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This is something I have been wondering for awhile. Supposedly, the bible was written by men who were "inspired" by God. Much of it is supposed to be God's word.
SO, was that all God had to say? No one else has been inspired by God to write additional books for over 2000 years? Seems like God would want to convey more direction or wisdom, or support during this long stretch of time. Maybe even have a blog. Why did God stop inspiring?
I said all of the above because I believe you are born innocent.
OK so far.
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As life goes on, I know I was shaped by what I saw, learned and felt.
But what you were taught had nothing to do with it or were you taught nothing and learned it all on your own??
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Shoot for the greater good in every situation. If it felt bad, I knew it wasn't what I should be doing.
But why did it feel bad?
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Like right now, I shouldn't be judging you to be a hard a$$ christian with an attitude. I should rise above that. No one told me it was wrong. It just doesn't settle right in my spirit.
I don't really have an attitude other than I don't get why people complicate things so much. To me it's pretty simple, we may be born innocent but our values are shaped by outside influences. I think we're even born with a sense of God, but nobody goes without their values being shaped by others one way or another. That's why I say it's a bold assumption to think we would do right anyway, just because.
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I never said that there were people that grow up without instruction one way or another. Remember, I said all the above. I do believe you come to a point in your life where you have established your own moral compass and don't need instruction for each event that comes along. Now, are you going to answer the question I put to you.
The answer to your question is I don't know. I can't say if I could be good naturally because I had parents that instilled values in me. I don't think it's a question that can be answered any other way.
All the above. Plus, it's not bold, it's natural. Are you telling me that you would not be able to do it without instruction?
Oh man Coz,
You are a better woman than me. It does not come natural to me at all. I KNOW me....on the outside...a darling angel...lol....not so much on the inside.
To answer your question, yes the Lord will come back according to many scriptures to rule and reign. He will come back right after the 7 year tribulation period and the Bible says if he didn't that no flesh would be left. He will set up His EARTHLY kingdom in Jerusalem for 1000 year. During this time Satan is bound in the bottomless pit. The Bible records that the earth will go back kinda like in the garden of eden. The Lion will lay with the lamb, kids will play with deadly snakes. He will no doubt appoint rulers over countries but make no mistake he will be in control. He will have ALL power. There will be no wars, famines....you get the point. But after 1000 years there will be many that go along with Jesus because they HAVE to, not because they want it..satan is let out, he gathers up a revolt He doesn't win. God will destroy the heavens and the earth and this ushers in the Great White Throne Judgement where everu man who is NOT written in the lambs book of life will give an account of their works.....not gonna be a good day. So there is your view in a nutshell.
The values are within each of our spirit. Our spirit knows what is right and wrong. It is up to us to decide whether to listen our own inner being which is part of God, or rebel. At the same time we are always learning and always growing. It is life long experience. We need to open ourselves up to God, and get him to guide us. He is within us...
the only part i have a problem with is that GOD IS NOT within all of us. We are not born with HIS spirit, that comes only by accepting Jesus as our savior. We ARE born with a conscience but when we refuse to even listen to it the Bible says it becomes seared. Being morally good is great...but it isn't good enough for the LORD. He sent his ONLY SON to die and we are ARROGANT to think we can bypass that with our own goodness.
The bible says that ALL of OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS are as filthy rags. Come on! No matter how moral and good and upright we are...it ain't cuttin it. But the good news is God fixed the problem.
One last thought..we may be born innocent but we are still born a sinner by nature. That sin nature is the total opposite of God. Is it our fault we are born like that?... Nope. Blame ADAM but ....again God fixed the problem.
mum45 ,
No need for an apology.
There were and still are inspired writings after the bible.
But the main Holy Scripture are our basic guide.
Peace and kindness,
Fred
i dont think god has stopped inspiring, i believe we as human beings have failed to reach the level of enlightenment the authors of the bible reached, i mean men and women today spiritually are @ a infants level of maturity while Biblical figures such as abraham, moses, jesus are what i would called spiritually enlightened giants.
Let's face it folks we dont have many enoch, or elijah's running round planet earth. What we do have are pastors preaching a bible that they themselves don't fully understand, no wonder so many people loss sight of God's awesome glory.
lighterrr,
Don't forget Christ's apostles.
They were trained and enlightened by Jesus and received the Holy Spirit from Him.
Fred
arcura yes you are right, that i why i said the writers of the old and new testament. Just like jesus showed the disciples the way to get to God, we are to use his way of life to tap into teh light of God within us.
Why oh why won't people listen?
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