cooldude Posted August 20, 2012 Posted August 20, 2012 No, it’s not some tormented queer contemplating a sex-change. Instead, think of Paul’s exasperated cry, “O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me out of the body of this death?” Then recall all those heroes of the faith who fell prey to that affliction. Could it be that when stuff happens, all personal responsibility can be shrugged off in light of the apostle's conclusion, "it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me"? Think of Samson – yes, Samson: he was numbered among those heroes and has his spot in Hebrews 11 to prove it. Divinely ordained from birth and endowed with superhuman strength to be the invincible conqueror on behalf of his people, he still proved powerless in the face of his attraction to dubious consorts. Think of David, “a man after God’s own heart,” walking with lustful eyes wide open into a doomed choice that was to bring misery upon himself and his family. And, of course, there was Solomon...Read more Quote
Members phkrause Posted August 20, 2012 Members Posted August 20, 2012 When we take our eyes off of God, that's exactly what happens. We are no better than they were. So when I read about these that have been honored of God to be placed in the Bible with there stories, it gives me hope that he loves me as much as anyone. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Administrators Gail Posted August 20, 2012 Administrators Posted August 20, 2012 When we take our eyes off of God, that's exactly what happens. We are no better than they were. So when I read about these that have been honored of God to be placed in the Bible with there stories, it gives me hope that he loves me as much as anyone. Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
LifeHiscost Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 Quote: Originally posted by Gail When we take our eyes off of God, that's exactly what happens. We are no better than they were. So when I read about these that have been honored of God to be placed in the Bible with there stories, it gives me hope that he loves me as much as anyone. _________________________ Originally Posted By: pkrause When we take our eyes off of God, that's exactly what happens. We are no better than they were. So when I read about these that have been honored of God to be placed in the Bible with there stories, it gives me hope that he loves me as much as anyone. Ditto! Ditto! God blesses! Quote Lift Jesus up!!
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