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Date Posted: 21:45:07 10/17/01 Wed
Author: Lois
Subject: Re: JC was not the messiah!
In reply to: Jeremiah 's message, "Re: JC was not the messiah!" on 14:30:58 10/16/01 Tue

>>>Gary Cummings
>>>slave of Jesus
>>
>>
>>Gary,
>>
>>Well said!
>>
>>Cezoram
>>
>

>I agree, except for the slave of Jesus part. Jesus
>Christ would not expect us to be attached to Him in
>slavery. Slavery consists of being forced to do it
>against your will. God gave us our agency and He does
>not expect us to follow Him. We have to choose to
>follow Him. I will never be His slave, but I will be
>His servant.

And even being a servant (or handmaid), Jesus said, "I do not call you servant, but I call you friend." I don't remember what scripture that is, but it struck me as very wonderful. What could be a greater honor than to be a servant of Jesus Christ?

Lois

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