Re: [RR] Question

[Bob Triphahn]

Fani,   So who was it now, who was talking in this message? What do you mean by this remark? > The next morning Satan killed Saul destroyed Sauls's two sons (his family > lineage), and stole his land all because Saul listened to a witch and > believed the liar. Does God need Satan to fulfill what he had told Saul earlier:   Yes and no. Does God "need" Satan to carry out His work - no. Does God "use" Satan to carry out His work - yes. "And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever. But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee." (1st Samuel 13:13-14) "And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou." (1st Samuel 15:28) And Saul did not listen to the Word of God and paid the price for his pride and arrogance. When he did not hear what he wanted he went to those who he thought would give a favorable account. Even God used the witch to tell Saul the truth (that he and his sons would die).   What really is at the heart of this matter is whether reading certain material will interfere with our walk with God. It is not our place to judge the individual who decides to read or listen or watch those things we deem may harm them spiritually. If we know the brother has fallen into sin then we are to take two or three witnesses and gentle restore the brother. If our opinion is asked on a touchy subject we should be able to give our opinion based on our knowledge of the Word of God and personal experience. If Josh decides not to read the Harry Potter book based on the evidence he has about the material, then he through the Holy Spirit will have to stand up for his convictions.   As society keeps bombarding us with the things of the world we need to stand on the Word of God. If it does not bring Him glory then we need not dwell on these things. As adults we need to make the conscience decision to draw the line on where we stand regarding the Word of the Lord. It is not our place as Christian brothers and sisters to point the finger and say "you shall not...." that is God's and the Holy Spirits job.     We live by the grace that our heavenly Father has given us. Let us show the world that grace by showing love for one another.   God Bless,   Bob Triphahn