Originally posted by One Bad Pig
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I'm beginning to reconsider the idea of taking you seriously.
Did you have a point, or were you merely attempting to sow confusion? Continued avoidance will merely confirm the latter position. I'm looking for meat here, and your response is leaving me starving.
"In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked." (Prov. 15:6)
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal." (Matt. 16:9)
These are two examples of disparate voices within the scriptures. The thrust of the book of proverbs is a voice of wisdom that affords one the opportunity and justification to lead a safe, tranquil existence -- a normal life essentially indistinguishable from unbelievers on a practical level, by and large -- the majority of Christian's in wealthy nations choose to follow this voice, for obvious reasons. Then there is the radical voice of Jesus and his Apostle's that calls for believers to walk a narrow, difficult path and this voice (if literally obeyed) produces more fanatical minded believers -- such as the C.T Studd's and Paul Washer's of the world -- "We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, we are dishonored!" (1Cor. 4:10).
Now, if you disagree or find yourself confused; please, ask for clarification or disagree in a civilized manner. Thank you very much.
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