Today, some thoughts are shared on the divine use of judgment against sinners to establish eternal life, and reveal divinity. A writer at “Yahoo! Answers” using as ID “AC1” (Level 3 with 1,084 points, a member since February 01, 2009) posted the following:
Kill sinners for more sinners?
So.. don't hate me for this, I'm just asking. The great flood happened because there were sinners and God wanted to rid the world of them so he caused the flood….(Am i wrong? Im I'm wrong i won't be offended.. you can correct me) So after the flood… he put more sinners on the earth? Basically the same people that he destroyed first? Why would God do that if he is all powerful, wouldn't he have not made that mistake again? I know what atheists are going to say, I honestly want a christians answer. I
THE GOLDEN ARROW: But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2: 4-10, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: What Is Life? (02/06/2015); Responsible for Sin? (05/30/2014); Choosing a Church? (05/31/2014); Faith Given By GOD (03/13/2014); Miracles Are From GOD (03/14/2014); GOD Does The Divine Part (01/05/2014); Sin in Mind not Deed? (01/06/2014)
“AC1”, here are some thoughts that may help you understand more the many divine events and operations that are being used to make Deity known, visible and present within relationship for all created beings and living creatures:
(1.) Made in GOD’s Image. GOD is a spirit, and is the origin and source for every aspect of what we call “life”. Included are completeness, consciousness, duration (e.g., mortal, immortal, other such as the angels), form (we say, shape), measurable dimensions (e.g., height, weight, volume), material characteristics (e.g., gas, liquid, metal), person, presence, purpose, self-will, and the spheres for life (e.g., earth, heaven, the sea, the universe).
(2.) Noah Found Grace. Many aspects of the character and nature of divinity are revealed by the diversity, genius, and richness of Creation. Others are clearly understood only through the aspects of Judgment and Salvation such as correction, covenant, forbearance, forgiveness, love, mercy, punishment, rebirth, and righteousness. Grace pertains to the defining substance of Deity (we say, the make-up of GOD), and can not be described accurately relying only upon finite carnal, material, political and social ideas.
(3.) Incarnation. The “image” the living share with divinity is not one of “look-alike” and visual appearance. Rather, the living exist as containers and vessels of divine substance, and instruments that indicate the active presence of GOD. Through the operations of sin, human potential to exist as a companion to divinity has become altered. Mankind now may express awareness and self-will from an animal or a human nature as well as that originally intended by GOD. When divine spirit appears and continuously abides in flesh, a new creation results that may operate in purity, resist sin, and perform aspects of divine will. Believers in Jesus Christ are to receive inseparable aspects of divine make-up such as faith, holiness, longsuffering, truth, wisdom, and wrath against sin.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually understood. (For example, (4.) Grace In Spite of Sin. Grace is extended to mankind as a further aspect of Creation. What all should see is that sin is not eliminated; and permanent changes are being made to mankind. In the same way the breath of life (some say, life essence, the spark of life, the word) was imparted to Adam, those who acknowledge need for divine intervention upon the earth through Jesus Christ are given an imparted, indwelling Spirit (we say, the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of Truth). Through the Spirit, born-again believers are able to focus upon perfection, eternal purpose, sanctification, and unity instead of temporal displays, sacred events (we say, miracles), or shows of cosmic force and physical power.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
(05/13/2015) Saved by His Death?
Today, benefits believers receive through the eternal life and priesthood of Jesus Christ are considered. While ones sacred knowledge would not be complete without essentials on the themes of death, judgment, faith, forgiveness and sin, the truths most vital to the new life in Christ are expressed by such concepts as exclusive devotion to the true GOD, the beauty of holiness, shared identity, inheritance, fulfillment through intimate relationship with divinity, revelation of Deity as an endless process, the sharing of divine substance, and the permanence of spirit content as immortal, immutable and incorruptible. The writer at “Yahoo! Answers” using the ID “surv Pele” (Level 1 with 133 points, a member since April 03, 2013) posted the following:
How did Christ's death saved us? How did his death made it possible for us to have life after death?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. (Hebrews 2: 14-18, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: How Can One Man Die? (02/09/2015); The Death Penalty for Sins? (11/30/2014); A Dispensation To Benefit (12/01/2014); Death is a Divine Tool (09/15/2014); A Sleep and a Second Death (09/16/2014); The Power of Death? (10/01/2013); Divine Love Revealed? (10/02/2013); Death Has Been Transformed (05/09/2013); Loving the Enemy? (05/10/2013)
“surv Pele” here are a few points important to Christian believers who receive benefit by the eternal life of Jesus:
(1.) The multiple aspects of salvation accomplished by the crucifixion of Jesus include the actualization of divine utterance (we say, the word made flesh; fulfillment of promise and prophecy); affirmation of the Mosaic covenant with proclamation of a new testament; provision of the necessary sacrifice that meets the demands of all ceremonial law and divine practice for atonement of sin both upon the earth and in heaven.
(2.) The Savior’s living ministry replaces old language, meanings and understandings through an intimate relationship with Deity (described as Father and Son). Instead of “life after death,” it is now more correct to say, eternal life with the brief interruption of death, or life in spite of death. Sacred operations are clarified, demonstrated, and taught including baptism, forgiveness, prayer, rebirth, resurrection, sanctification, wisdom and wrath against sin.
(3.) Given the original divine intent that mankind should exist as a companion to divinity, Jesus appeared as an High Priest to complete and finish spiritual works begun in heaven that already had been introduced to the earth to complete mortality and other temporal conditions. At his second coming, the transformation of mankind will be completed. All who belong to Christ will be made immortal and incorruptible.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually understood. (For example, (4.) Christ was a shield blocking, limiting and receiving blows, yet, not eliminating or removing the operations of sin. In the person of Christ, the character and nature of divine judgment are substantiated, and further shown to be balanced, consistent with eternal purpose, impartial, indispensable, just, responsive, and righteous.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
How did Christ's death saved us? How did his death made it possible for us to have life after death?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. (Hebrews 2: 14-18, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: How Can One Man Die? (02/09/2015); The Death Penalty for Sins? (11/30/2014); A Dispensation To Benefit (12/01/2014); Death is a Divine Tool (09/15/2014); A Sleep and a Second Death (09/16/2014); The Power of Death? (10/01/2013); Divine Love Revealed? (10/02/2013); Death Has Been Transformed (05/09/2013); Loving the Enemy? (05/10/2013)
“surv Pele” here are a few points important to Christian believers who receive benefit by the eternal life of Jesus:
(1.) The multiple aspects of salvation accomplished by the crucifixion of Jesus include the actualization of divine utterance (we say, the word made flesh; fulfillment of promise and prophecy); affirmation of the Mosaic covenant with proclamation of a new testament; provision of the necessary sacrifice that meets the demands of all ceremonial law and divine practice for atonement of sin both upon the earth and in heaven.
(2.) The Savior’s living ministry replaces old language, meanings and understandings through an intimate relationship with Deity (described as Father and Son). Instead of “life after death,” it is now more correct to say, eternal life with the brief interruption of death, or life in spite of death. Sacred operations are clarified, demonstrated, and taught including baptism, forgiveness, prayer, rebirth, resurrection, sanctification, wisdom and wrath against sin.
(3.) Given the original divine intent that mankind should exist as a companion to divinity, Jesus appeared as an High Priest to complete and finish spiritual works begun in heaven that already had been introduced to the earth to complete mortality and other temporal conditions. At his second coming, the transformation of mankind will be completed. All who belong to Christ will be made immortal and incorruptible.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually understood. (For example, (4.) Christ was a shield blocking, limiting and receiving blows, yet, not eliminating or removing the operations of sin. In the person of Christ, the character and nature of divine judgment are substantiated, and further shown to be balanced, consistent with eternal purpose, impartial, indispensable, just, responsive, and righteous.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
(05/12/2015) Temptations, Tests and Trials?
Today, points are shared on life challenges, provoking divinity and self-discovery as well as divine judgment and revelation. The fighter at “Yahoo! Answers” using the ID “Red ray 47” (Level 6 with 20,748 points, a member since August 23, 2009) posted the following to question the sovereignty of GOD:
So it's ok for God to test humanity while it's a sin to test God? Where in the bible does it says like that?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of. And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him. (Genesis 22: 1-3, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Is Sin a Matter of Temptation? (04/22/2015); Continuously Tested (12/31/2013); Chosen To Serve As Prophets (01/01/2014); Stronger Tests for the Strong? (10/22/2013); Sacrificial Relationships? (10/23/2013); On Testing GOD (06/20/2013); GOD Grants License? (06/21/02013)
“Red ray 47”, divine instruction and process to reveal spirit substance often appears arbitrary, disloyal, and unpleasant. Just as divine judgment resolves disputes by applying sacred law, judgment examines spirit content within the living, and then acknowledges and assigns eternal value. The language speaking about temporal “temptations”, “tests” and “trials” generates spiritual confusion when held to mean “being pushed to the breaking point of ones will power,” “becoming overwhelmed by pressure to sin,” “being stripped of ones integrity and self-control,” “being drawn into wickedness,” or “having ones appetite aroused, or manipulated.” More correct, there are life challenges, opportunities for development of character, and regular courses of development that see increasing accountability, demands, knowledge, skill and privilege. Believers are shown that affliction, hardship and suffering within the material and social spheres of the living can not eliminate or remove the hope, joy, divine love, and other aspects of power and strength imparted to believers as gifts and new life from GOD. Believers learn to “praise their way through.” Here are a few points from the Bible that are shared among Christian believers who now experience an intimate relationship with Deity as sons, daughters, and heirs:
(1.) James 1: 12-14, King James Version (KJV): 12 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. 13 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: 14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
(2.) Deuteronomy 8: 1-3, KJV: 1 All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers. 2 And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no. 3 And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.
(3.) Deuteronomy 13: 1-4, KJV: 1 If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, 2 And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them; 3 Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul. 4 Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.
(4.) 2nd Chronicles 32: 30-31, KJV: 30 This same Hezekiah also stopped the upper watercourse of Gihon, and brought it straight down to the west side of the city of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all his works. 31 Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
(5.) Proverbs 24: 11-12, KJV: 11 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; 12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
(6.) 2nd Peter 2: 9, KJV: 9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (7.) 1st Corinthians 10: 13, KJV: 13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith and spiritual maturity.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
So it's ok for God to test humanity while it's a sin to test God? Where in the bible does it says like that?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of. And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him. (Genesis 22: 1-3, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Is Sin a Matter of Temptation? (04/22/2015); Continuously Tested (12/31/2013); Chosen To Serve As Prophets (01/01/2014); Stronger Tests for the Strong? (10/22/2013); Sacrificial Relationships? (10/23/2013); On Testing GOD (06/20/2013); GOD Grants License? (06/21/02013)
“Red ray 47”, divine instruction and process to reveal spirit substance often appears arbitrary, disloyal, and unpleasant. Just as divine judgment resolves disputes by applying sacred law, judgment examines spirit content within the living, and then acknowledges and assigns eternal value. The language speaking about temporal “temptations”, “tests” and “trials” generates spiritual confusion when held to mean “being pushed to the breaking point of ones will power,” “becoming overwhelmed by pressure to sin,” “being stripped of ones integrity and self-control,” “being drawn into wickedness,” or “having ones appetite aroused, or manipulated.” More correct, there are life challenges, opportunities for development of character, and regular courses of development that see increasing accountability, demands, knowledge, skill and privilege. Believers are shown that affliction, hardship and suffering within the material and social spheres of the living can not eliminate or remove the hope, joy, divine love, and other aspects of power and strength imparted to believers as gifts and new life from GOD. Believers learn to “praise their way through.” Here are a few points from the Bible that are shared among Christian believers who now experience an intimate relationship with Deity as sons, daughters, and heirs:
(1.) James 1: 12-14, King James Version (KJV): 12 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. 13 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: 14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
(2.) Deuteronomy 8: 1-3, KJV: 1 All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers. 2 And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no. 3 And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.
(3.) Deuteronomy 13: 1-4, KJV: 1 If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, 2 And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them; 3 Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul. 4 Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.
(4.) 2nd Chronicles 32: 30-31, KJV: 30 This same Hezekiah also stopped the upper watercourse of Gihon, and brought it straight down to the west side of the city of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all his works. 31 Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
(5.) Proverbs 24: 11-12, KJV: 11 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; 12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
(6.) 2nd Peter 2: 9, KJV: 9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (7.) 1st Corinthians 10: 13, KJV: 13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith and spiritual maturity.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Monday, May 11, 2015
(05/11/2015) Forgiving Enemies a Condition for Salvation?
Points are shared, today, on truly being drawn to Christ, accepting or giving forgiveness, and sharing divine love as operations performed by divinity. The decision to seek GOD through Christ is a starting point for new relationship with divinity. A person may make a formal, public declaration as a one-time event where they accept Jesus Christ as their Savior. However, devices such as baptism, confession, enrolling as a church member, and reciting the sinners prayer, are finite human acts expressing acceptance, acknowledgment and willingness to change. Only through operations of the imparted, indwelling Spirit are believers spiritually altered, and endowed to express the unchanging features of new life in Jesus such as commitment, faith, gratitude, holiness, longsuffering, obedience to divine will, sacred knowledge, and steadfastness. A believer’s eternal life only becomes fruitful, productive, and clearly visible to themselves and others by their continuing on a daily basis to abide upon the earth as a vessel for the Spirit of Christ, who is in heaven. The “Yahoo! Answers” writer using “SkyWalker7” as ID (Level 3 with 1,221 points, a member since July 23, 2012) posted the following:
Must I forgive my enemies, before becoming a christian?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also. Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. (Luke 6: 27-38, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Going to Church Before Baptism? (05/05/2015); As GOD Loves Us? (01/03/2014); Looking Ahead (01/04/2014); Loving the Enemy? (05/10/2013); Struggling? (05/11/2013); The Love of GOD (03/03/2013); Our Need for a Son (03/04/2013)
“SkyWalker7”, there are many important teachings of Christian belief that must be in place to correctly understand a proper response, here. Only by first becoming a Christian will many correctly come to know and perform forgiveness. Even so, consider the following:
(1.) Both accepting and giving forgiveness are accomplished within created beings and living creatures only through operations performed by the Spirit of GOD. Included are confession, devotion, faithfulness, obedience, piety, and repentance. Until baptism by Deity is bestowed upon a person (i.e., death of ones inborn spirit, rebirth from divine DNA, so to speak), only copies and counterfeits for the many expressions of divine love may appear. As finite emotional, intellectual and mental presentations, human forgiveness is unstable (we say, comes and goes, wanes and waxes), only endures for a limited time, and may be tainted by such hidden elements as pride, self-justification, and self-promotion.
(2.) A person must experience a clear awareness of their need for change across the full spectrum of their own life experience, including meanings, origins, possibilities, practices, fixed and moving principles, prosperity, purpose, truth, and lasting value.
(3.) Sin has not been created by GOD, and is neither a material nor spirit substance within Creation. Yet, sin has direction, effect and presence. Sin opposes the continued existence of divine law, the Law Giver, and all that depends upon sacred law for order and stability. Sin may dominate awareness, and self-will in the living. However, apart from operations by divinity, sin can not be recognized as abnormal, contrary to ones true nature, external, foreign and unrelated to life.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) Those who become born-again, must develop, learn and become mature again. The believer is to become more and more at ease displaying the active presence of a divine nature. Each believer begins life as a new spiritual creation from GOD. Therefore they will be nourished, supported and trained (we say, disciplined) in ways that foster their most complete and correct growth in Spirit (we say, sanctification). All experience a journey to accomplish multiple permanent changes that will be finished at the appearing of Jesus to harvest believers from the earth. As they are caught up to meet the Lord in the air, believers will be made immortal and incorruptible.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith and spiritual maturity.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Must I forgive my enemies, before becoming a christian?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also. Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. (Luke 6: 27-38, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Going to Church Before Baptism? (05/05/2015); As GOD Loves Us? (01/03/2014); Looking Ahead (01/04/2014); Loving the Enemy? (05/10/2013); Struggling? (05/11/2013); The Love of GOD (03/03/2013); Our Need for a Son (03/04/2013)
“SkyWalker7”, there are many important teachings of Christian belief that must be in place to correctly understand a proper response, here. Only by first becoming a Christian will many correctly come to know and perform forgiveness. Even so, consider the following:
(1.) Both accepting and giving forgiveness are accomplished within created beings and living creatures only through operations performed by the Spirit of GOD. Included are confession, devotion, faithfulness, obedience, piety, and repentance. Until baptism by Deity is bestowed upon a person (i.e., death of ones inborn spirit, rebirth from divine DNA, so to speak), only copies and counterfeits for the many expressions of divine love may appear. As finite emotional, intellectual and mental presentations, human forgiveness is unstable (we say, comes and goes, wanes and waxes), only endures for a limited time, and may be tainted by such hidden elements as pride, self-justification, and self-promotion.
(2.) A person must experience a clear awareness of their need for change across the full spectrum of their own life experience, including meanings, origins, possibilities, practices, fixed and moving principles, prosperity, purpose, truth, and lasting value.
(3.) Sin has not been created by GOD, and is neither a material nor spirit substance within Creation. Yet, sin has direction, effect and presence. Sin opposes the continued existence of divine law, the Law Giver, and all that depends upon sacred law for order and stability. Sin may dominate awareness, and self-will in the living. However, apart from operations by divinity, sin can not be recognized as abnormal, contrary to ones true nature, external, foreign and unrelated to life.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) Those who become born-again, must develop, learn and become mature again. The believer is to become more and more at ease displaying the active presence of a divine nature. Each believer begins life as a new spiritual creation from GOD. Therefore they will be nourished, supported and trained (we say, disciplined) in ways that foster their most complete and correct growth in Spirit (we say, sanctification). All experience a journey to accomplish multiple permanent changes that will be finished at the appearing of Jesus to harvest believers from the earth. As they are caught up to meet the Lord in the air, believers will be made immortal and incorruptible.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith and spiritual maturity.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Sunday, May 10, 2015
(05/10/2015) Getting It Right About Angels
Today, points are shared on having correct sacred knowledge, holy angels in Scripture, and the effectiveness and timeliness of prayer. Those who speak of angels in genuine ministry of the revelation from GOD through Jesus Christ do so with the understanding that exalted and solemn truth from GOD is in view. As agents of Jesus Christ, spirit beings cooperate with and participate in workings of the Holy Spirit that establish such features of salvation as deliverance, proclamation, prophecy, reconciliation and repentance. Just as men are to operate in faith—not by sight—as examples and models of godliness to one another upon the earth as well as to those in heaven who have place within the Kingdom of GOD, angels are to display humility, faith and obedience as examples and models of godliness to each other in heaven as well as to all those upon the earth who have place within the Kingdom. A writer at “Yahoo! Answers” using the ID “Qetsiyah” (Level 1 with 182 points, a member since April 05, 2015) posted the following:
Angels in the bible?
My dad was telling me this story yesterday. He said angel Gabriel came down to deliver a message to someone but devils were blocking him and angel Michael had to come down with his troops and fight with the devils for 3 months and only then could angel Gabrielle pass and deliver his message (i forgot to who).
1. Can someone tell me where this is found in the passage? I cant find it anywhere i even tried googling it...
2. If Gabrielle couldnt pass the devils doesnt that mean devils are powerful...angel Michael and his troops had to fight for 3 months...this scares me... :(
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp. And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down. And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice. Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said unto them, Will ye not shew me which of us is for the king of Israel? And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber. And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan. Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about. And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. (2nd Kings 6: 9-17, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Inheriting the Kingdom? (06/27/2014); Points on Bible Study (06/28/2014); A Visit from an Angel? (10/20/2013); The Head Not The Tail? (10/21/2013); How Could Angels Fall? (07/15/2013); Circumcision and Promise? (07/16/2013); Why Jesus Must Be A Jew (03/18/2013); The Benefit of Grace (03/19/2013); Sin Unknown? (10/10/2012); When Prayer Works (10/11/2012)
“Qetsiyah”, here are a few points that you may find useful:
(1.) For Christians, the Holy Spirit and the Bible are the best source for correct sacred knowledge. Christian believers all are to understand that many misuse the lessons and misapply the warnings from the holy writings, because they take the Scriptures to be fiction, make-believe, or stories for amusement and entertainment. Lacking the indwelling Spirit from GOD, such persons do not properly respect the Scriptures as a systematic detailing and revelation of divinity. Thus, all believers must develop discernment (the ability to use the spirit substance within themselves as a standard to recognize and respond to the spiritual content within accounts, messages, parables, question, writings, etc. as well as within the intentions, objectives, and standing before GOD of other created beings and living creatures).
(2.) Correction for the many errors in our thinking as believers also comes through such practices as contemplating the divine love appearing in the life and work of Jesus; continuing daily study of the Scriptures; giving, sharing and unselfish service; praise and prayer; and regular fellowship with believers who have more experience and sacred knowledge.
(3.) Angels are not mortal, are not immortal, and may become subject to sin. While there are divisions of labor and hierarchy among these ministering spirits, only divinity rules as sovereign over mankind. Angels appear within the holy writings to further make incarnate (display using human form) the otherwise Invisible character, nature, operations, and eternal purposes of Deity. Angels do not assist, maintain ongoing relationships with, protect or serve mankind apart from GOD.
(4.) There are many lessons provided by the account of Daniel seeking to understand prophecies from GOD regarding the end for captivity and exile of Israel by Babylon. For example, when the prophet decided to fast and pray until he would receive a divine answer, GOD responded immediately by dispatching the angel Gabriel. It required 21 days (3 weeks) for Gabriel to appear; thus, fasting and prayer are shown to have no power to influence and manipulate GOD. Without faith, longsuffering, patience and wisdom, many jump to the conclusion that their prayer is unanswered. Even with the angelic proclamations and visitation, Daniel could not fully grasp the prophecies, and required the indwelling Spirit now available through Jesus Christ. (See both chapters 9 and 10 in Daniel, King James Version, KJV.)
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually understood. (For example, (5.) Jesus Christ has been hailed as Regem Angelorum (King of Angels). Believers should make careful study of Hebrews 1: 1-14, KJV. Those upon the earth may respect and trust angels as fellow prophets and servants working to spread the Gospel, yet, are to worship GOD only (see Revelation 19: 6-10 and 22: 8-10, KJV.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Angels in the bible?
My dad was telling me this story yesterday. He said angel Gabriel came down to deliver a message to someone but devils were blocking him and angel Michael had to come down with his troops and fight with the devils for 3 months and only then could angel Gabrielle pass and deliver his message (i forgot to who).
1. Can someone tell me where this is found in the passage? I cant find it anywhere i even tried googling it...
2. If Gabrielle couldnt pass the devils doesnt that mean devils are powerful...angel Michael and his troops had to fight for 3 months...this scares me... :(
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp. And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down. And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice. Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said unto them, Will ye not shew me which of us is for the king of Israel? And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber. And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan. Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about. And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. (2nd Kings 6: 9-17, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Inheriting the Kingdom? (06/27/2014); Points on Bible Study (06/28/2014); A Visit from an Angel? (10/20/2013); The Head Not The Tail? (10/21/2013); How Could Angels Fall? (07/15/2013); Circumcision and Promise? (07/16/2013); Why Jesus Must Be A Jew (03/18/2013); The Benefit of Grace (03/19/2013); Sin Unknown? (10/10/2012); When Prayer Works (10/11/2012)
“Qetsiyah”, here are a few points that you may find useful:
(1.) For Christians, the Holy Spirit and the Bible are the best source for correct sacred knowledge. Christian believers all are to understand that many misuse the lessons and misapply the warnings from the holy writings, because they take the Scriptures to be fiction, make-believe, or stories for amusement and entertainment. Lacking the indwelling Spirit from GOD, such persons do not properly respect the Scriptures as a systematic detailing and revelation of divinity. Thus, all believers must develop discernment (the ability to use the spirit substance within themselves as a standard to recognize and respond to the spiritual content within accounts, messages, parables, question, writings, etc. as well as within the intentions, objectives, and standing before GOD of other created beings and living creatures).
(2.) Correction for the many errors in our thinking as believers also comes through such practices as contemplating the divine love appearing in the life and work of Jesus; continuing daily study of the Scriptures; giving, sharing and unselfish service; praise and prayer; and regular fellowship with believers who have more experience and sacred knowledge.
(3.) Angels are not mortal, are not immortal, and may become subject to sin. While there are divisions of labor and hierarchy among these ministering spirits, only divinity rules as sovereign over mankind. Angels appear within the holy writings to further make incarnate (display using human form) the otherwise Invisible character, nature, operations, and eternal purposes of Deity. Angels do not assist, maintain ongoing relationships with, protect or serve mankind apart from GOD.
(4.) There are many lessons provided by the account of Daniel seeking to understand prophecies from GOD regarding the end for captivity and exile of Israel by Babylon. For example, when the prophet decided to fast and pray until he would receive a divine answer, GOD responded immediately by dispatching the angel Gabriel. It required 21 days (3 weeks) for Gabriel to appear; thus, fasting and prayer are shown to have no power to influence and manipulate GOD. Without faith, longsuffering, patience and wisdom, many jump to the conclusion that their prayer is unanswered. Even with the angelic proclamations and visitation, Daniel could not fully grasp the prophecies, and required the indwelling Spirit now available through Jesus Christ. (See both chapters 9 and 10 in Daniel, King James Version, KJV.)
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually understood. (For example, (5.) Jesus Christ has been hailed as Regem Angelorum (King of Angels). Believers should make careful study of Hebrews 1: 1-14, KJV. Those upon the earth may respect and trust angels as fellow prophets and servants working to spread the Gospel, yet, are to worship GOD only (see Revelation 19: 6-10 and 22: 8-10, KJV.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Friday, May 8, 2015
(05/08/2015) Endowed With Spirit?
Today, examples are cited
throughout the holy writings where an indwelling Spirit of GOD is bestowed. Many assume that teachings on the Holy Spirit (also called the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of the Lord, the Spirit of Prophecy, the Spirit of Truth, the Spirit of Wisdom) only appear in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and are not recorded at all in the Old Testament. Many in disbelief can not escape error because they hold false ideas from occult belief, shamanism, superstition and witchcraft such as reincarnation, and the material existence of apparitions, ghosts, phantoms, specters, and zombies. Only the Gospel of Jesus Christ provides systematic teachings on atonement for sin, sacrificial death, rebirth, repentance and resurrection along with transformation of mankind to be immortal and incorruptible (we say, to have eternal life as companion to Deity). Also, it should not be surprising that, over the course of centuries and millennia, the language for speaking of divinity and spirit substance (we also say, breath, essence, soul, utterance, word) have been naturally altered and changed. A fighter at “Yahoo! Answers” with ID “2.718281828459045235360287471352662497757247093699” (Level 7 with 115,089 points, a member since February 26, 2006) posted the following errors:
You got to wonder why Jesus was the only guy in entire bible who had a holy ghost don't you?
Even if you don't ever want to have doubts about your religion, hasn't this idea ever popped into your head, and if so what did you do with it?
Look at it this way, nobody ever mentioned a holy ghost earlier, there were tons of prophets in the bible before Jesus, and none of them ever mentioned such a thing. Earnest replies appreciated.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. (Romans 8: 1-9, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: GOD Known By Action Not Form? (03/18/2015); The Spirit of Truth? (02/11/2015); GOD Lives Inside Us? (07/11/2014); Can the Word of GOD Be Altered? (07/12/2014); Aspects of Divinity? (06/15/2014); Son of Adam and of GOD? (06/16/2014); A Spirit Church? (04/04/2013); My Brother’s Keeper (04/05/2013)
“2.718281828459045235360287471352662497757247093699”, many Christian believers have erred thinking the Holy Spirit appears only in the New Testament. All must receive divine correction through careful study of the holy writings, regularly hearing spiritual messages and preaching of the Gospel, continuous fellowship with believers who have experienced spiritual growth, and faithful performance of sacred practices (we say, sacraments) such as baptism, confession, partaking of the Lord’s Supper, praise, prayer, and worship. Consider the following examples of divinity operating incarnate (i.e., through flesh and blood):
(1.) Matthew 22: 29, King James Version (KJV): 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
(2.) 2nd Peter 1: 21, KJV: 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
(3.) Exodus 31: 1-5, KJV: 1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2 See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: 3 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, 4 To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, 5 And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.
(4.) Numbers 11: 24-26, KJV: 24 And Moses went out, and told the people the words of the LORD, and gathered the seventy men of the elders of the people, and set them round about the tabernacle. 25 And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease. 26 But there remained two of the men in the camp, the name of the one was Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the spirit rested upon them; and they were of them that were written, but went not out unto the tabernacle: and they prophesied in the camp.
(5.) 1st Samuel 19: 19-21, KJV: 19 And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah. 20 And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied. 21 And when it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they prophesied likewise. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they prophesied also.
(6.) Ezekiel 43: 4-6, KJV: 4 And the glory of the LORD came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east. 5 So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house. 6 And I heard him speaking unto me out of the house; and the man stood by me.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (7.) Acts 2: 2-4, KJV: 2 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
You got to wonder why Jesus was the only guy in entire bible who had a holy ghost don't you?
Even if you don't ever want to have doubts about your religion, hasn't this idea ever popped into your head, and if so what did you do with it?
Look at it this way, nobody ever mentioned a holy ghost earlier, there were tons of prophets in the bible before Jesus, and none of them ever mentioned such a thing. Earnest replies appreciated.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. (Romans 8: 1-9, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: GOD Known By Action Not Form? (03/18/2015); The Spirit of Truth? (02/11/2015); GOD Lives Inside Us? (07/11/2014); Can the Word of GOD Be Altered? (07/12/2014); Aspects of Divinity? (06/15/2014); Son of Adam and of GOD? (06/16/2014); A Spirit Church? (04/04/2013); My Brother’s Keeper (04/05/2013)
“2.718281828459045235360287471352662497757247093699”, many Christian believers have erred thinking the Holy Spirit appears only in the New Testament. All must receive divine correction through careful study of the holy writings, regularly hearing spiritual messages and preaching of the Gospel, continuous fellowship with believers who have experienced spiritual growth, and faithful performance of sacred practices (we say, sacraments) such as baptism, confession, partaking of the Lord’s Supper, praise, prayer, and worship. Consider the following examples of divinity operating incarnate (i.e., through flesh and blood):
(1.) Matthew 22: 29, King James Version (KJV): 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
(2.) 2nd Peter 1: 21, KJV: 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
(3.) Exodus 31: 1-5, KJV: 1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2 See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: 3 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, 4 To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, 5 And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.
(4.) Numbers 11: 24-26, KJV: 24 And Moses went out, and told the people the words of the LORD, and gathered the seventy men of the elders of the people, and set them round about the tabernacle. 25 And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease. 26 But there remained two of the men in the camp, the name of the one was Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the spirit rested upon them; and they were of them that were written, but went not out unto the tabernacle: and they prophesied in the camp.
(5.) 1st Samuel 19: 19-21, KJV: 19 And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah. 20 And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied. 21 And when it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they prophesied likewise. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they prophesied also.
(6.) Ezekiel 43: 4-6, KJV: 4 And the glory of the LORD came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east. 5 So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house. 6 And I heard him speaking unto me out of the house; and the man stood by me.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (7.) Acts 2: 2-4, KJV: 2 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Thursday, May 7, 2015
(05/07/2015) Approaching Mothers Day
Points on maternal authority, incarnation, adult independence, and spiritual growth are shared, today. As we approach the observance of Mothers Day 2015, many mothers and their children are seeking to maintain a peculiar balance in awkward situations where they live having one foot in the Kingdom of GOD, and the other in the world (i.e., the man-made system for human exchange, interaction, and survival). While a mother’s sacred commitment may be full and wholehearted, her progress to perfection may be marked by contradictions, lapses, omissions, and reversals. Instead of being seen as caretakers, many are forced by the character and continuing needs of their child to being seen as bullies, fault-finders, hypocrites, megalomaniacs, nags, nitpickers, oppressors, and persecutors. Just as young people go off to school seeking to acquire the knowledge that will fit them to various professions, they also must have experiences of growth and learning that provide sacred knowledge and the divine revelation that permits relationship with Deity. A writer at “Yahoo! Answers” using the ID “Duke” (Level 1 with 39 points, a member since March 15, 2014) posted the following:
My mother. Help?
My mom is Christian. Obsessed with church, everything in her life is all about Jesus. I don't mind, as long as she's happy with her belief, then I'll love her til death. I'll even support the church with donations and such to show her my appreciation for her.
I'm not a Christian; I'm an agnostic. That said, I don't go to church. But she wants me to go to church, and if I don't, then she'll yell at me; scold me for not going; shame me for being a lazy, stupid, worthless little *****. It's all about her feelings, not her children's. Yet I feel like she's the only person that I'm close to and can't lose. I'm a college senior, about to graduate. I want to move out from her, yet she's manipulating and forcefully telling me that I have no other option other than to live under the same roof with the family. Sounds like the worst mom, huh? Well, she's also the best. She is extremely caring as a mother... too caring.. she does my laundry, cooks food for me all the time, cleans my room, clips my nails, tells me what to do and what not to do... holy ****, mom.. I'm a ******* 23-year old adult! Stop treating me like a child.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. (Matthew 12: 48-50, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Babies Given A Second Life? (01/25/2015); Partially Baptized? (01/22/2015); Family and Beliefs of Children? (08/29/2014); Stories Repeated in the Bible? (08/30/2014); When Children Embrace Church? (08/18/2014); Condemned by the Church? (08/19/2014); Why the Gospel for Our Children (05/13/2014); Changing Times and Laws? (05/14/2014); Never Taught It? (10/13/2013); Without Pointing A Finger? (10/14/2013); Outgrowing Childhood Prayers? (04/07/2013)
“Duke”, as we approach the annual Mothers Day, stay on guard. Godly persons, and those who respect or truly care for you, will refuse to criticize, or put down your mother. Here are some points you might consider that are useful to many Christian believers:
(1.) Often, to truly place the most correct value upon their relationship with their own mother—and with divinity—a person must “see with new eyes.” One must learn and take on new understandings (we say, must be born again and acquire sacred knowledge) that permits one to embrace more than their finite, carnal (i.e., determined by our form as being flesh and blood), emotional, secular, and social makeup. He or she will have to acknowledge that they are yet a baby and in ignorance of their own spiritual content with its transcendent potential, power and purpose.
(2.) Rightly understood, the mother is our first teacher. She is not always the best, the only, or the last guide that humans are granted from GOD. However, the mother introduces all the primary principles and processes for her child’s continuing independent existence and experience of life and death. Included are natural affection, comfort, communication, correction, dutifulness, health, hygiene, encouragement, nourishment, praise, respect, sacrifice, sentiment, suffering, and trust.
(3.) The fullness of divinity (we say, the GODhead) has appeared incarnate upon the earth visible as the person of Jesus Christ. Having endowments from the Father, and functioning by operations of the same Spirit that resided in Jesus, believers such as your mother also serve as vessels of divine love, eternal purpose, wisdom, and wrath against sin. You may say, you have seen the Father, once you have seen the Son, and once you truly have seen that they exist and operate within your mother.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) In the holy writings, Jesus often appears to counsel that believers maintain distance from their own mother and siblings. This is not due to indifference, or the operations of sin that repeatedly destroy families and their homes. The effectiveness of ministry to release created beings and living creatures from sin varies according to the degree of ones exclusive devotion to divinity. The “home wreckers” are not sacred commitment, devotion, prayer, servitude, single-mindedness, or unselfish resolve. Rather, the evil against our bonds for sharing life are wrought through such elements as arrogance, carelessness, consumerism, covetousness, deceit, dishonesty, envy, idolatry, malice, possessiveness, pride, pseudo-intellectualism, self-promotion and violence.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your mother’s faith and spiritual maturity.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
My mother. Help?
My mom is Christian. Obsessed with church, everything in her life is all about Jesus. I don't mind, as long as she's happy with her belief, then I'll love her til death. I'll even support the church with donations and such to show her my appreciation for her.
I'm not a Christian; I'm an agnostic. That said, I don't go to church. But she wants me to go to church, and if I don't, then she'll yell at me; scold me for not going; shame me for being a lazy, stupid, worthless little *****. It's all about her feelings, not her children's. Yet I feel like she's the only person that I'm close to and can't lose. I'm a college senior, about to graduate. I want to move out from her, yet she's manipulating and forcefully telling me that I have no other option other than to live under the same roof with the family. Sounds like the worst mom, huh? Well, she's also the best. She is extremely caring as a mother... too caring.. she does my laundry, cooks food for me all the time, cleans my room, clips my nails, tells me what to do and what not to do... holy ****, mom.. I'm a ******* 23-year old adult! Stop treating me like a child.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. (Matthew 12: 48-50, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Babies Given A Second Life? (01/25/2015); Partially Baptized? (01/22/2015); Family and Beliefs of Children? (08/29/2014); Stories Repeated in the Bible? (08/30/2014); When Children Embrace Church? (08/18/2014); Condemned by the Church? (08/19/2014); Why the Gospel for Our Children (05/13/2014); Changing Times and Laws? (05/14/2014); Never Taught It? (10/13/2013); Without Pointing A Finger? (10/14/2013); Outgrowing Childhood Prayers? (04/07/2013)
“Duke”, as we approach the annual Mothers Day, stay on guard. Godly persons, and those who respect or truly care for you, will refuse to criticize, or put down your mother. Here are some points you might consider that are useful to many Christian believers:
(1.) Often, to truly place the most correct value upon their relationship with their own mother—and with divinity—a person must “see with new eyes.” One must learn and take on new understandings (we say, must be born again and acquire sacred knowledge) that permits one to embrace more than their finite, carnal (i.e., determined by our form as being flesh and blood), emotional, secular, and social makeup. He or she will have to acknowledge that they are yet a baby and in ignorance of their own spiritual content with its transcendent potential, power and purpose.
(2.) Rightly understood, the mother is our first teacher. She is not always the best, the only, or the last guide that humans are granted from GOD. However, the mother introduces all the primary principles and processes for her child’s continuing independent existence and experience of life and death. Included are natural affection, comfort, communication, correction, dutifulness, health, hygiene, encouragement, nourishment, praise, respect, sacrifice, sentiment, suffering, and trust.
(3.) The fullness of divinity (we say, the GODhead) has appeared incarnate upon the earth visible as the person of Jesus Christ. Having endowments from the Father, and functioning by operations of the same Spirit that resided in Jesus, believers such as your mother also serve as vessels of divine love, eternal purpose, wisdom, and wrath against sin. You may say, you have seen the Father, once you have seen the Son, and once you truly have seen that they exist and operate within your mother.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) In the holy writings, Jesus often appears to counsel that believers maintain distance from their own mother and siblings. This is not due to indifference, or the operations of sin that repeatedly destroy families and their homes. The effectiveness of ministry to release created beings and living creatures from sin varies according to the degree of ones exclusive devotion to divinity. The “home wreckers” are not sacred commitment, devotion, prayer, servitude, single-mindedness, or unselfish resolve. Rather, the evil against our bonds for sharing life are wrought through such elements as arrogance, carelessness, consumerism, covetousness, deceit, dishonesty, envy, idolatry, malice, possessiveness, pride, pseudo-intellectualism, self-promotion and violence.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your mother’s faith and spiritual maturity.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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