Divine law, sacred authority, sin and the GODhead are among the topics, today. Also, there is more on the Sabbath. A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “Brett” (Level 1 with 180 points, a member since December 25, 2013) posted the following:
Why is God allowed to be above his own law?
THE BATTLE AXE: To Keep It Holy (02/23/2014)—(5.) The Sabbath is an event that occurs within spirit, rather than an event that occurs within the framework of time. The temporal cycles known to mankind are all marked by recurring changes of the moon and the sun (e.g., harvest, planting, days, months, years, the rainy season). Additionally, continual observance of the Sabbath is a condition for lawful covenant, and an act of covenant-keeping. The Sabbath is marked primarily by the spirit of worship, and is carnally recognized through light and darkness even on days with rain or snow (i.e., when the sun does not shine, and the stars do not come out). In spite of being finite, mortal, and dependent upon frameworks of time and space, mankind is further endowed through the Sabbath to have continuous relationship with GOD who is eternal. The keeping of Sabbath may be an act of faith or an act of obedience, yet, full participation in Sabbath is more than a simple “good work,” or a work of the flesh. See Exodus 20: 9-11, Exodus 31: 15-17, Isaiah 56: 1-7 and Isaiah 58: 6-14, KJV.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. Do not err, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. (James 1: 12-22, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Immortality (02/08/2014); The Male, the Female, and GOD (02/09/2014); Sin Causes Death? (02/04/2014); The Fullness of GODhead? (01/09/2014); World Without End? (01/10/2014); We Are Still Sinning? (11/30/2013); Like a Thief? (12/01/2013); Angels, Law and Sin (10/18/2013)
“Brett”, where you are adult enough and strong enough to receive it, here are a few points to consider that are repeatedly overlooked and rejected by atheists, fools, and those harboring an antichrist spirit; however, Christian believers have found them very meaningful:
(1.) Divine Law. GOD is a spirit who has put forth all created beings and living creatures as well as their environment and sphere of existence. Awareness, intellect, eternal purpose, and sovereign-will are inseparable aspects of full divinity. Therefore, sacred law conveys and expresses the makeup and substance of GOD. Included are faith, forgiveness, gratitude, holiness, humility, joy, longsuffering, love, truth, wisdom, and wrath against sin.
(2.) Divine Sovereignty. The authority of GOD binds (we say, gives cohesion) and maintains the universe as an emanation of divine substance. Given that GOD is the source of all that exists, all Creation continues as an object to the Almighty, is subservient (we say, beneath GOD), and is totally dependent. Sentient creatures (those having awareness and self-will) interact with and respond to GOD in such a way that intimate relationship to GOD is possible. However, such intimacy depends upon peculiar operations of GOD such as atonement, baptism, birth, death, election, incarnation, judgment, rebirth, resurrection, revelation, and sanctification.
(3.) Condemning GOD. Among believers, it is usually pride that makes an issue of authority, rather than zeal to finish ones job quickly and smoothly (we say, well done). It is usually hate that makes an issue of divine love, rather than appreciation and respect. Sin opposes the continued existence of sacred law, of divinity, and of all things created. Sin is not a divine substance, or anything that can be detected simply using things of the flesh (e.g., appetite, sensation, mental functions). Sin may alter and dominate awareness and self-will in created beings and living creatures. However, sin does not influence divine will.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended. ( For example, (4.) Limits Upon GOD. GOD does acknowledge demands that exist as aspects of being and interaction for the full process of GODhead (we say, of his own inner being); and the Almighty actively maintains the integrity of all divine utterance (we say, out-breathing, outpouring of his holy spirit, the word of GOD). In this sense, GOD is “allowed” to act above all because there is agreement, oneness, and unity that goes beyond, resides in, and transcends all.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. (Proverbs 14: 22, KJV)
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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