Moderators Nan Posted July 17, 2006 Moderators Posted July 17, 2006 At that age I think they are just kids..... Quote
Robert Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> Nan said: At that age I think they are just kids..... <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> Yes...but selfish kids. We think its funny, but I wonder if God does? Quote
Amelia Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Oh for goodness sakes. Talk about jots and tittles. Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Robert Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 “What is man, that he could be pure, or one born of woman, that he could be righteous?" Job 15:14 "The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies...." Ps 58:3 "Behold, I was shapen in iniquity and in sin did my mother conceive me." Ps 51:5 4 How then can a man be righteous before God? How can one born of woman be pure? 5 If even the moon is not bright and the stars are not pure in his eyes, 6 how much less man, who is but a maggot—a son of man, who is only a worm!” Job 25:4-6 <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Quote
Moderators Nan Posted July 18, 2006 Moderators Posted July 18, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> Robert said: “What is man, that he could be pure, or one born of woman, that he could be righteous?" Job 15:14 "The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies...." Ps 58:3 "Behold, I was shapen in iniquity and in sin did my mother conceive me." Ps 51:5 4 How then can a man be righteous before God? How can one born of woman be pure? 5 If even the moon is not bright and the stars are not pure in his eyes, 6 how much less man, who is but a maggot—a son of man, who is only a worm!” Job 25:4-6 <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> And it is up to that/those women who bore the kids and the man/men who fathered them to instruct and teach them in 'the way they should go' so that they can produce fruit fit for the kingdom. Under God, of course. Do you think it is wrong to smile at the doings of young children, Robert? With my own kids, I found a smile or a gentle laugh often defused the situation without further strife. The instruction in the rights and wrongs can come later when their mood is more receptive. Quote
LifeHiscost Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> Nan said: Lighten up people - enjoy the pic as of some kids whose emotions are manifest on their faces. <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> One of the funniest things I found in the picture was that my wife has had this picture on the wall in one of the rooms in our house for many years and there has never been anyone who found offense in it. It seems that the visions of one's head are often extrapolated onto the supposed experience of others. I believe it's termed "evil surmising", well accepted by some as a rule of religious experience, just the opposite of___ [:"red"] "Love....is ever ready to believe the best of every person" [/] 1 Cor 13:7 AMP <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/DOVE.gif" alt="" /> Quote Lift Jesus up!!
Robert Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> LifeHiscost said: "Love....is ever ready to believe the best of every person" [/] 1 Cor 13:7 AMP <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/DOVE.gif" alt="" /> <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> Again, bad translation. Here's an accurate translation: "bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." Quote
Robert Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> Nan said: </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> Robert said: “What is man, that he could be pure, or one born of woman, that he could be righteous?" Job 15:14 <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> ... teach them in 'the way they should go' so that they can produce fruit fit for the kingdom. <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> Fit? They are fit now "in Christ"! Rob Quote
Moderators Nan Posted July 18, 2006 Moderators Posted July 18, 2006 Read it Robert - I said 'fruit fit' and obviously in Christ. Is it necessary to spell out every nuance in every post? Quote
Beryl Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> Yes...but selfish kids. We think its funny, but I wonder if God does? <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> Whatever are you getting at, Robert? What is there in that picture that makes you so sure they are jealous? What makes you think that the girl on the right IS, in fact, jealous? She could be just watching! We have all this talk and surmising about a picture of three innocent children -- surmising about what the children are doing, thinking, etc. Surmising about what other club members are thinking. Jesus said, "Let the little ones come unto Me, for of such is the kingdom of God. We could learn many lessons from just watching children at play, not trying to psycho-analyse a picture of them, and promounce them sinful. Remember, Jesus said that we should all become as little children -- happy, innocent, trusting. Beryl <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/soapbox.gif" alt="" /> Quote "Grace is God doing for us, in us and through us that which He requires of us but which is impossible for us to do in or for ourselves." But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Cor. 12:9.
Parade Orange Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 and the little girl turns toward the voyers and says.. "it was just a kiss" Quote All progress in the Spiritual Life is knowing and Loving GOD"there is non upon earth that I desire besides YOU" PS 73:25That perspective changes EVERYTHING-suffering and adversity are the means that makes us hungry for GOD. Disapointments will wean us away wordly occupations. Even sin(when repented of) becomes a mechanism to push us closer to HIM as we experience His Love and Forgiveness.
Morning Glory Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 I have been following this thread with a certain amount of amusement and dismay. I just took another look at the picture, and I think that the "other" little girl is probably thinking....."Yuck, kissing a BOY???" <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/icon_smile_sick.gif" alt="" /> Remember, that is the age when children generally think that the other sex has "cooties" and that they must avoid one another at ALL COSTS!!! <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/run.gif" alt="" /> I remember when my sister (who is 2 years younger than I am) and I were about that age in kindergarten @ Sabbath School. There was a cute little boy in our class, and my sister went and sat on his lap!! During SS!! I thought that that was scandalous. And, no, I wasn't jealous, just thought that she shouldn't have done that!! So, I agree with Beryl, <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/amen2.gif" alt="" /> it is just a picture, let's not make too much of it. My 2 cents :2cents: Morning Glory Quote Kindness is the oil that takes the friction out of life.
Robert Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/mf_surrender.gif" alt="" /> Quote
Robert Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> Beryl said: Jesus said, "Let the little ones come unto Me, for of such is the kingdom of God. We could learn many lessons from just watching children at play, not trying to psycho-analyse a picture of them, and pronounce them sinful. <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> You're kidding..."innocent"? Maybe ignorant, but not innocent. We like to think of our little ones that way, but the Bible doesn't present them as you do. The thing about small kids is they aren't hiding what's really inside. Their selfishness shows.... The girl in that picture is showing her true self. Who are you kidding? Quote
Robert Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> Morning Glory said: I just took another look at the picture, and I think that the "other" little girl is probably thinking....."Yuck, kissing a BOY???" <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> Okay, so I went back and looked again....Nope, she's not disgusted...she's mad/angry because the boy isn't paying her attention. I think that's called jealousy. Rob Quote
Morning Glory Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 Well, whatever. Guess one sees what "wants" to see. I'm outta here. MG Quote Kindness is the oil that takes the friction out of life.
Stan Posted July 19, 2006 Author Posted July 19, 2006 this WAS a nice photo to look at... Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
Parade Orange Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 ooooo scandelouse!!!! U think its just jealosy? oh its more much much more.... Quote All progress in the Spiritual Life is knowing and Loving GOD"there is non upon earth that I desire besides YOU" PS 73:25That perspective changes EVERYTHING-suffering and adversity are the means that makes us hungry for GOD. Disapointments will wean us away wordly occupations. Even sin(when repented of) becomes a mechanism to push us closer to HIM as we experience His Love and Forgiveness.
Moderators Nan Posted July 19, 2006 Moderators Posted July 19, 2006 I bet you never dreamed that one picture could stir so many people, Stan! And after all the talk, we have arrived at the conclusion that the original header is accurate <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/thats-funny.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/bee.gif" alt="" /> Quote
Stan Posted July 19, 2006 Author Posted July 19, 2006 Got that right my friend!!! <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
LifeHiscost Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> Robert said: You're kidding..."innocent"? Maybe ignorant, but not innocent. We like to think of our little ones that way, but the Bible doesn't present them as you do. The thing about small kids is they aren't hiding what's really inside. Their selfishness shows.... The girl in that picture is showing her true self. Who are you kidding? <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> [:"red"] "See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people." [/] 1 Thess 5:15 NASB <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/DOVE.gif" alt="" /> Quote Lift Jesus up!!
melvin mccarty Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Sure shows up the character of our posting friends doesn't it! And sooooo predictable.....smile mel Quote
Robert Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> LifeHiscost said:"See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people." [/] 1 Thess 5:15 NASB <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/DOVE.gif" alt="" /> <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> This is a meaningless quote to those below the age of accountability. They haven't been "born again"! Everything they do is from selfish motivation (fear and/or reward). That’s why parents bribe them…. Rob Quote
melvin mccarty Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I dont know where you come by these wild statements Robert. I have five children and I have grandchildren and great grandchildren and I cannot agree with your assessment. Children, if raised in a happy and loving home, put to shame many of the "born again christians" for simple unselfish love. Unless ye become as little children .......... mel Quote
Robert Posted July 22, 2006 Posted July 22, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> melvin mccarty said: I dont know where you come by these wild statements Robert. <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> The Bible.... </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> I have five children and I have grandchildren and great grandchildren and I cannot agree with your assessment. <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> Of course not...you love your own and you view them through rose-colored glasses, but God's word doesn't agree with your assessment. </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> Children, if raised in a happy and loving home, put to shame many of the "born again Christians" for simple unselfish love. <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> "Unselfish love"? NO! Trust? Yes... </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> Unless ye become as little children .......... <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> That passage isn't talking about their righteousness, it's talking about their trust.... Quote
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