Love God😊100%❤ and Love His people😊❤ in Christ. Proverbs 3:5-7😊❤

@PaulLee-rs8uw

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Genesis 41:14-36 "14 The Pharaoh sent and called Joseph(😊❤), and they quickly brought him out of the pit. And when he( Joseph😊❤ ) had shaved himself and change his cloths, he came in before Pharaoh. 15 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, " I have had dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it." 16 Joseph answered Pharaoh, " It is not in me; God(😊100%❤) will give Pharaoh a favorable answer." 17 Then Pharoah said to Joseph, " Behold, in my dream I was standing on the banks of the Nile. 18 Seven cows, plump and attractive came up out of the Nile and fed in the reed grass. 19 Seven others cows came up after them, poor and very ugly and thin, sucy as I had never seen in all the land of Egypt. 20 And the thin, ugly cows ate up the first seven plump cows, 21 but when they had eaten them no one would have known that they had eaten them, for they were still as ugly as at the beginning. Then I awoke. 22 I also saw in my dream seven ears growing on one stalk, full and good. 23 Seven ears, withered, thin, and blighted by the east wind, sprouted after them, 24 and the thin ears swallowed up the seven good ears. And I told it the magicians, but there was no one who could explain it to me."( Pharaoh said.) 25 Then Joseph😊❤ said to Pharaoh, " The dream of Pharaoh are one; God( 😊100%❤) has revealed to Pharaoh what he is about to do. 26 The seven good cows are seven years, and the seven good ears are seven years; the dream are one. 27 The seven lean and ugly cows that came up after them are seven years, and the seven empty ears blighted by the east wind are also seven years of femine. 28 It is as I told Pharaoh; God (😊100%❤)has shown to Pharaoh what he is about to do. 29 There will come seven years of famine, and all the plenty will be forgotten in the land of Egypt. The famine will consume the land, 31 and the plenty will be unknown in the land by reason of the famine that will follow, for it will be very severe. 32 And the doubling of Pharaoh's dream means that the thing is fixed by God(😊100%❤), and God( 😊100%❤) will shortly bring it about. 33 Now therefore let Pharaoh select a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt. 34 Let Pharaoh proceed to appoint overseers over the land and take one- fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven plentiful years. 35 And let them gather all the food of these good years that are coming and store up grain under the authority of Pharaoh for food in the cities, and let them keep it. 36 That food shall be a reserve for the land against the seven years of famine that are to occur in the land of Egypt, so that the land may not perish through the famine." "( Genesis 41:14-36 ESV Study Bible. Delicate today's sharing in loving God( God😊100%❤ of the Bible and loving His people😊❤ in Christ😊❤ for good 😊❤ only in Christ Jesus😊1st❤ my Lord and my savior too in Christ😊❤. God😊100%❤ our Father in heaven is a good God of the Bible😊❤.

@PaulLee-rs8uw

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Romans 8:28😊❤Matthew 12:46-50( Jesus'😊1st❤ mother and brothers) "46 While he( Jesus😊1st❤) was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother(Mary😊❤)and his brothers stood outside, asking to speak with him(Jesus my Lord and my savior in Christ too). 48 But he(Jesus😊1st❤) replied to the man who told him, "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?" 49 And stretching out his hand toward his disciples(😊❤'s), he( Jesus😊1st❤) said, " Here are my mother and my brothers! 50 For whoever does the will of my Father( God 😊100%❤ our Father in heaven) in heaven is my brother and sister and mother." "( Matthew 12:46-50😊❤ ESV Study Bible Amen. )

@matthewdyer2926

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@@PaulLee-rs8uwWhat is wrong with you? Are you a bot?

Love the Biblical answers from Piper. Man is wise . . .

There is ALWAYS some blame that can be attributed to the parents, but ultimately the child has free will and can choose their own path in life. In the end, we are all children of God the Father as long as we live.

@matthewdyer2926

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No. On numerous levels, no.

@potapotapotapotapotapota

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@@matthewdyer2926 ok?

@DNaupari

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@@potapotapotapotapotapota John 1:12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God Not everyone, … only to those who received him , who believed in his name

@potapotapotapotapotapota

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@@DNaupari I knew someone would bring that up, that's why a stipulated my comment with "as long as we live". Those who are still alive have a chance to become children but clearly those who are dead in their sins are not children. Believe in Jesus Christ and be baptised by the Holy Spirit of God and you will be saved and be called children of God.

A few thoughts: it seems a better way to phrase it would be "Train up a child according to his way, Even when he is old he will not depart from it." It seems to be saying that a lack of discipline will foster and reinforce sinful behavior in a child that they will not depart from, not necessarily that raising them in a certain way will guarantee their salvation. That said, Titus 1:6 seems to speak quite clearly on the matter "namely, if any man [referring to church elders] is beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, having faithful children, who are not accused of dissipation, or rebellious." It certainly seems like it's saying that one of the prerequisite qualifications of an elder is that they have believing children. Every one of the traits listed in Titus 1:5-9 are character traits that emphasize the faithfulness of a man, I feel it is safe to assume that includes the mandate about believing children. Does this necessitate that the faithfulness of a parent 100% guarantees theor child's salvation? I don't know, but it seems like it has more to do with it than not.

@redddave

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Based on your logic, are elder responsible for the salvation of their children? If they are responsible, then would not other Christian parents also hold the responsibility for their children's salvation?

@limpingllama57

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@@redddave Yes, it would seem that elders are responsible for raising their children sufficiently so as to bring about the salvation of their children, given that it is a prerequisite for church eldership. By extension, all Christian men, as heads of their household, are likewise responsible in such manner, even if they never pursue church eldership.

@maxaplin4204

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Titus 1:6 seems to be about children who are minors. The point is apparently that an elder should be able to control what goes on in his own house. But adult children would probably not be living with their parents anyway. Also relevant for this issue is Matt 10:35-36, where Jesus teaches: 'For I came to turn a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; and a man’s enemies will be the members of his household.' (CSB) Similar is Luke 12:51-53: 'Do you think that I came here to bring peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. From now on, five in one household will be divided: three against two, and two against three. They will be divided, father against son, son against father, mother against daughter, daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law, and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.' (CSB) These passages surely rule out the idea that good parenting can guarantee the salvation of adult children.

@TechReviewTom

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The idea that a lack of discipline will cause a child to go down the wrong path is ridiculous. Sure there is a way to raise a kid, but forcing religion, rules, and limiting their experiences to what you allow will force someone to rebel.

Genesis 41:9-13❤ "9 Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, " I remember my offenses today. 10 When Pharaoh was angry with his servants and put me and the chief baker in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, 11 we dreamed on the same night, he and I, each having a dream with its own interpretation. 12 A young Hebrew(Joseph😊❤ ) was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. When we told him(Joseph😊❤), he interpreted our dreams to us, giving an interpreation to each man according to his dream. 13And as he interpreted to us, it came about. I was restored to my office, and the baker was hanged." "( Genesis 41:9-13 ESV Study Bible) In Genesis 41:12, " Joseph's non- Egyptian origin is indicated by the expression "A young Hebrews..."( from Genesis 41:12a ESV Study Bible)"( ESV Study Bible) Under the context of Abram(😊❤ or later Abraham😊❤) rescues❤ Lot) Genesis 14:13 "14 Then one who had escaped came and told Abram(😊❤) the Hebrew, who was living by the oaks of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol and of Aner. These were allies of Abram😊❤."( Genesis 14:13 ESV Study Bible) Genesis 10:21-32 ( please listen or read it from your own Bible in Christ) and Romans 8:28-30 "28And we know that for those who love😊❤ God( God😊100%❤, our Father in heaven) all things😊❤ work together❤ for good😊❤ for those (😊❤😊❤ 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤) who are called😊❤ according to his( God's 😊❤) purpose😊❤." 29 For those( 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤) he foreknew he also predestined to be confirmed to the image of his Son(Jesus😊1st❤ ,the Son of the Living God(😊100%❤)and Isaiah 9:6; Johh 1:1-2Jesus😊1st❤), in order that he( Jesus😊1st❤) might be the firstborn among many brothers(😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤'s). 30 And those(😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤) whom he predestined(😊❤) he also called(😊❤), and thosek( 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤) whom he called he also justified(😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤), and those( 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤) whom(😊❤) he justified he (😊❤) also glorified( 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤)."( Romans 8:28-30 ESV Study Bible) John 14:6❤😊 " 6 Jesus answered, " I am the way ❤😊 and the truth ❤😊 and the life😊❤. No one comes to the Father( God, our Father in heaven ) except through me."( John 14:6😊❤ Zondervan NIV Study Bible.Amen.). Amen.

@PaulLee-rs8uw

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Romans 8:28-30❤ "28And we😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤ know❤ that for those who love😊❤ God( God😊100%❤, our Father in heaven) all things😊❤ work together❤ for good😊❤ for those (😊❤😊❤ 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤) who are called😊❤ according to his( God's 😊❤) purpose😊❤." 29 For those( 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤) he foreknew he also predestined to be confirmed to the image of his Son(Jesus😊1st❤ ,the Son of the Living God(😊100%❤)and Isaiah 9:6; Johh 1:1-2Jesus😊1st❤), in order that he( Jesus😊1st❤) might be the firstborn among many brothers(😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤'s). 30 And those(😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤) whom he predestined(😊❤) he also called(😊❤), and thosek( 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤) whom he called he also justified(😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤), and those( 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤) whom(😊❤) he justified he (😊❤) also glorified( 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤)."( Romans 8:28-30 ESV Study Bible) John 14:6❤😊 " 6 Jesus answered, " I am the way ❤😊 and the truth ❤😊 and the life😊❤. No one comes to the Father( God, our Father in heaven ) except through me."( John 14:6😊❤ Zondervan NIV Study Bible.Amen.). Amen.

@PaulLee-rs8uw

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Matthew 26:69-75( Peter Denies Jesus) "69 Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A servant girl came up to him and said, " You also were with Jesus the Galilean." 70 But he denied it before them all, saying, " I do not know what you mean." 71And when he went out to the entrance, another servant girl saw him( Peter), and she said to the bystander, " This man was with Jesus of Nazareth." 72 And again he( Peter) denied it with an oath: " I do not know the man." 73 After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, " Certainly you too are one of them, for your ascent betrays you." 74 Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, " I do not know the man." And immediately the rooster crowd. 75 And Peter remembered the saying of Jesus(😊1st❤), " Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times." And he went out and wept bitterly."( Matthew 26:69-75 ESV Study Bible).

@PaulLee-rs8uw

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Genesis 41:14-36 "14 The Pharaoh sent and called Joseph(😊❤), and they quickly brought him out of the pit. And when he( Joseph😊❤ ) had shaved himself and change his cloths, he came in before Pharaoh. 15 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, " I have had dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it." 16 Joseph answered Pharaoh, " It is not in me; God(😊100%❤) will give Pharaoh a favorable answer." 17 Then Pharoah said to Joseph, " Behold, in my dream I was standing on the banks of the Nile. 18 Seven cows, plump and attractive came up out of the Nile and fed in the reed grass. 19 Seven others cows came up after them, poor and very ugly and thin, sucy as I had never seen in all the land of Egypt. 20 And the thin, ugly cows ate up the first seven plump cows, 21 but when they had eaten them no one would have known that they had eaten them, for they were still as ugly as at the beginning. Then I awoke. 22 I also saw in my dream seven ears growing on one stalk, full and good. 23 Seven ears, withered, thin, and blighted by the east wind, sprouted after them, 24 and the thin ears swallowed up the seven good ears. And I told it the magicians, but there was no one who could explain it to me."( Pharaoh said.) 25 Then Joseph😊❤ said to Pharaoh, " The dream of Pharaoh are one; God( 😊100%❤) has revealed to Pharaoh what he is about to do. 26 The seven good cows are seven years, and the seven good ears are seven years; the dream are one. 27 The seven lean and ugly cows that came up after them are seven years, and the seven empty ears blighted by the east wind are also seven years of femine. 28 It is as I told Pharaoh; God (😊100%❤)has shown to Pharaoh what he is about to do. 29 There will come seven years of famine, and all the plenty will be forgotten in the land of Egypt. The famine will consume the land, 31 and the plenty will be unknown in the land by reason of the famine that will follow, for it will be very severe. 32 And the doubling of Pharaoh's dream means that the thing is fixed by God(😊100%❤), and God( 😊100%❤) will shortly bring it about. 33 Now therefore let Pharaoh select a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt. 34 Let Pharaoh proceed to appoint overseers over the land and take one- fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven plentiful years. 35 And let them gather all the food of these good years that are coming and store up grain under the authority of Pharaoh for food in the cities, and let them keep it. 36 That food shall be a reserve for the land against the seven years of famine that are to occur in the land of Egypt, so that the land may not perish through the famine." "( Genesis 41:14-36 ESV Study Bible. Delicate today's sharing in loving God( God😊100%❤ of the Bible and loving His people😊❤ in Christ😊❤ for good 😊❤ only in Christ Jesus😊1st❤ my Lord and my savior too in Christ😊❤. God😊100%❤ our Father in heaven is a good God of the Bible😊❤.

Is Pastor John on leave or busy? This is a reupload of episode 667.

@terry-fn9dj

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I know he was at Grace community Church a few weeks ago and did a sermon there and also a Q and A with John Macarthur. I'm not sure if he's back in MN though

Very helpful teaching. It is a big mistake to take Proverbs too literally, as John Piper notes. Proverbs 22:6 is saying that good parenting is a worthwhile thing that is likely to lead to the benefit of the child in the future, but this is hardly the whole picture.

Taking into account that the Bible cannot contradict itself, this verse CANNOT be taken as a guarantee that being an obedient, godly parent will ensure godly children. Children are born with a sin nature that only God can remove by the new birth when the Gospel is heard and God doesn't guarantee any parent or Christian with any family members that he will do that. Parenting is fundamentally not about ensuring results but intentionally commiting to serving in the ministry that God has given you over your children to evangelize them and love them as your in-house mission field while trusting God to use your efforts and also go far beyond them to accomplish whatever he wills in their lives just as he does in yours regardless of how you were parented. Rather than obsessing over what you cannot control or how he uses his sovereignty toward your child, seek him humbly and relentlessly to save your child while exercising the means he has given you as teacher, disciplinarian, provider, protector, and primary example. If you do this then your child will not depart, as in never forget your efforts because it will have been engrained in them and whether they actively stray or not the parent has done their part and the child cannot use the excuse that their parent didn't instruct them and lead them to the Lord. It works the same way with apostasy. When it says that people left the faith it doesn't mean that they had faith to begin with but that they had enough exposure to be accountable for the truth that they rejected. The truth is still with them as they reject it, so in a sense they can't escape it, but this takes away all excuse for their rebellion. So the verse should be interpreted something like this: "Parent your child in the Lord's ways so intentionally and consistently that what you taught and displayed is engrained. This way, even if your child rejects the Lord with conscious memories of your efforts, they won't be able to bring your negligence up as an excuse from condemnation and you will be rewarded for your faith and commitment to the Lord." Trust God for the ends of your child's salvation while doing your part in some of the means he has commanded, and know that whatever God decides, his ways are perfect and his love endures forever and can remove all fear and sorrow.

@nadinety9783

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Very consistent. Yeah, God Alone is sovereign in salvation, and I agree, that verse of Prov 22:6 taken in its proper context and in accordance with other parts of the Scriptures, doesn't guarantee salvation of their children to godly and faithful parents. May the LORD Who is Always Faithful remembers godly parents, faithfully raising their children in the fear of the Lord, and grant them wisdom and grace to be faithful in their calling as parents till they breath their last. SHALOM !

@phieble

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@@nadinety9783 Amen! Parenting is, among other things, a lifetime ministry of passionate intercession at the most personal level and the Lord does not disregard any singular prayer or shed tear.

@maxaplin4204

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I agree with you that Prov 22:6 isn't guaranteeing that good parenting will lead to devout children. Other Bible passages make that clear. However, I don't think you are right in your interpretation of 'he will not depart'. You are taking this as a cast iron promise that there is a sense in which every child who is raised well by God-fearing parents will not depart from what they received. I would suggest rather that Prov 22:6 is not designed to be a cast iron promise of any kind. Rather, it is a generalising principle that was never intended to give the whole picture on this issue. This verse teaches that as a rule good parenting will lead to lifelong godliness in children. But it is going too far to say that there will be no exceptions to this principle.

I think the examples that John brought up were helpful. However, not to judge but I also wonder if he thought of his son Abraham? He is outspoken to say the least and we should pray for him.

What about abusive parents that make you leave due to mental and emotional anguish?

@williamsykes7803

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You’re the first to comment, and that is an excellent question. I wish I had an answer for you, but your question WILL make me search for an answer. Thank you 👌❤️🙏

@kajilai

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At the age of accountability everyone is responsible for their own moral choices. God holds them accountable for their abuse towards you as He would hold you accountable for you rejecting Him because of their abuse unfortunately. Though their abuse could be a good motivation for you to be angry at God ultimately it's no excuse for you to reject Him as He wasn't the abuser, Jesus said blessed is the one who doesn't take offense in me. There's a reason for everything n a compensation for everything AT THE RIGHT TIME, only if you don't give up.

@acts-me8xr

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@@kajilai the age of accountability is not biblical. If you would like to quote chapter and verse where it says that at X age a human now becomes accountable for their actions I will reverse my stance.

@richellepeace4457

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Your one of those with cup cake lives aren't you?. Shallow and self serving.

@williamsykes7803

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Further to my initial comment- I believe - after listening to Paster John for a second time that I have uncovered a potential answer to the question. @13-20 P. J. Says quote: “God saves children out of failed and unbelieving parenting God is sovereign it isn’t us finally who saves our kids, God saves kids. There would hardly be any kids in the world if He didn’t save kids out of failed families”. Therefore, my conclusion is that God removes the child (by His Grace) from the abusive parent; and their punishment is to lose the love and respect of the most precious thing they had (The child). The child is freed from their abuser into safety and the loving arms of God The Father. Of course, in all instances the child does not always reach the loving arms of God the father “immediately” sometimes they may have further trials to endure- but they will have been “delivered from” and “escaped from” the abusive parent. 🙏

Doug Wilson is probably best qualified to answer this question.

Romans 8:28-30❤ "28And we😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤ know❤ that for those who love😊❤ God( God😊100%❤, our Father in heaven) all things😊❤ work together❤ for good😊❤ for those (😊❤😊❤ 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤) who are called😊❤ according to his( God's 😊❤) purpose😊❤." 29 For those( 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤) he foreknew he also predestined to be confirmed to the image of his Son(Jesus😊1st❤ ,the Son of the Living God(😊100%❤)and Isaiah 9:6; Johh 1:1-2Jesus😊1st❤), in order that he( Jesus😊1st❤) might be the firstborn among many brothers(😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤'s). 30 And those(😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤) whom he predestined(😊❤) he also called(😊❤), and thosek( 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤) whom he called he also justified(😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤), and those( 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤) whom(😊❤) he justified he (😊❤) also glorified( 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤)."( Romans 8:28-30 ESV Study Bible) John 14:6❤😊 " 6 Jesus answered, " I am the way ❤😊 and the truth ❤😊 and the life😊❤. No one comes to the Father( God, our Father in heaven ) except through me."( John 14:6😊❤ Zondervan NIV Study Bible.Amen.). Amen.

@PaulLee-rs8uw

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Matthew 26:69-75( Peter Denies Jesus) "69 Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A servant girl came up to him and said, " You also were with Jesus the Galilean." 70 But he denied it before them all, saying, " I do not know what you mean." 71And when he went out to the entrance, another servant girl saw him( Peter), and she said to the bystander, " This man was with Jesus of Nazareth." 72 And again he( Peter) denied it with an oath: " I do not know the man." 73 After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, " Certainly you too are one of them, for your ascent betrays you." 74 Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, " I do not know the man." And immediately the rooster crowd. 75 And Peter remembered the saying of Jesus(😊1st❤), " Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times." And he went out and wept bitterly."( Matthew 26:69-75 ESV Study Bible).

@PaulLee-rs8uw

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Matthew 12:46-50( Jesus'😊1st❤ mother and brothers) in Christ.

@PaulLee-rs8uw

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Matthew 12:46-50( Jesus'😊1st❤ mother and brothers) "46 While he( Jesus😊1st❤) was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother(Mary😊❤)and his brothers stood outside, asking to speak with him(Jesus my Lord and my savior in Christ too). 48 But he(Jesus😊1st❤) replied to the man who told him, "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?" 49 And stretching out his hand toward his disciples(😊❤'s), he( Jesus😊1st❤) said, " Here are my mother and my brothers! 50 For whoever does the will of my Father( God 😊100%❤ our Father in heaven) in heaven is my brother and sister and mother." "( Matthew 12:46-50 ESV Study Bible)

@PaulLee-rs8uw

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Isaiah 48:10😊❤ Proverb 17:3 "3 The crucible is the silver, and the furnace for the gold, and the LORD😊❤ tests hearts(❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤)." ( Proverb 17:3 ESV Study Bible) Malachi 3:2-3😊❤ James 1:1-4 James 1:1( Greeting😊❤) " 1 James😊❤, a servant😊❤ of God(😊100%❤) and of the Lord Jesus Christ( Jesus😊1st❤), To the twelve tribes😊❤'s in the Dispersion: Greeting😊❤."( James 1:1 ESV Study Bible) James 1:2-18( Testing of Your Faith( trust in Jesus😊1st❤). James 1:2-4 " Count it all joy😊❤, my brothers (😊❤ 😊❤😊❤ 😊❤ 😊❤ 😊❤ 😊❤), when you(😊❤'s) meet trial of various kinds😊❤, ( you might ask why?) 3 for( because😊❤) you know that testing of your faith😊❤ produce steadfastness😊❤. 4 And let steadfastness😊❤ have its full effect, that you may be perfect😊❤ and complete😊❤, lacking😊❤ of nothing."( James 1:2-4 ESV Study Bible) James 1:12 "12 Blessed😊❤ is the man😊❤ who 😊❤ remain😊❤ steadfast😊❤ under trail😊❤, for when he 😊❤ has stood the test😊❤ he will receive😊❤ the crown of life😊❤, which God( God 😊100%❤ our Father in heaven) has promised😊❤ to those( 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤ in Christ) who love❤😊 him( God 😊100%❤ our Father in heaven). "( James 1:12 ESV Study Bible)

@PaulLee-rs8uw

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Matthew 27:11-14 (Jesus😊1st❤ before Pilate) "11 Now Jesus(😊1st❤) stood before the governor, and the governor asked him(Jesus😊1st❤), " Are you the King of the Jews? " Jesus(😊1st❤ our Lord and our savior in Christ said.) said, " You have said so." 12 But when he( Jesus😊1st❤) was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave no answered. 13 The Pilate said to him( Jesus😊1st❤ our savior in Christ), " Do you hear how many things they testify against you? " 14 But 😊❤ he(Jesus😊1st❤ our savior and our Lord of lords and King of kings ( Revelation 19:16b)) gave him no answered, not even a single charge, so the governor was greatly amazed."( Matthew 27:11-14 ESV Study Bible)

There are things Christianity cannot answer and for this reason people seek other sources of information for truth. We cant prove outside of faith that jesus is the only God. This alone will sway a lot of people. If god made himself more obvious to the world i think more people would believe.

I thought we were supposed to take the Bible literally? Saying there is a caveat to the Proverbs 22 promise would contradict other teachings....not good

@AN70NDE

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We have to rightly divide the bible: for example; "you are the salt of the earth." we're not actually salt, the verse is talking about our character -- in the next verse it says “You are the light of the world" (Matthew 5:13-16) then in John 8:12 Jesus says “I am the light of the world." We're not Jesus, or a literal light -- therefore to take the bible literally at all times and even metaphorically/hyperbole would create contradictions, its not one or the other but a mixture that we have to rightly divide, in its context. Proverbs 18:21 is another example: "Death and Life are in the power of the tongue" following Deuteronomy 32:39 See now that I, I am He, And there is no god besides Me; It is I who put to death and give life. I have wounded and it is I who heal, And there is no one who can deliver from My hand. :) I hope that could have helped, God Bless.

@de5ertscorpion

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Proverbs are not promises which guarantee an absolute result. They are not "if, then" statements. They are general principles. The entire book of Ecclesiastes is actually the author bemoaning those exceptions to the principles: wicked men that seem to succeed and righteous men that suffer. To take all verses in the Bible "literally" without being familiar with the type of literature, target audience, context, etc, is actually error. Rather than reading it "literally," you would be reading it "literalistically" (having the appearance of being literal in a very simplistic way, but in error). (kind of like the difference between being lawful and being legalistic). You will miss the forest for the trees and stray into error. The Bible, in some places, accurately records individuals blatant lies. Does that mean that we are to ignore the literary form of historical narrative and believe the lie? Do we also start saying that "The Bible teaches lies"? May it never be!

@---rg1gb

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Good reminders. Thanks ya'll