Re: [TruthTalk] Indianapolis police..'gluttony'

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On Thu, 5 Jun 2003 01:37:41 -0400 "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >Gary wrote: >>I didn't see where the SPs mention this (example) >>of sin/s in a NT context, but (rather) they blast >>away homosex, etc., while, acc to the Ap Paul/NT, >>even 'gossip' (as well as 'gluttony') is equally >>sinful as homosex problems relative to the KoG > [DavidM:] >Homosexuality is a much more serious problem in or culture..   in your opinion   however, the comment you quoted relates to the Ap Paul's theology of the KoG, not to one issue in our culture which is currently a concern   the Ap Paul had about 13 things in mind--still valid--that close the KoG to those who indulge in them; but (e.g.) 'conservatives' like Iz have a couple of not necessarily NT 'moral' things in mind that are core 'conservative' (political) concerns now   >  >[DavidM:] >..don't forget what Paul said: >"For bodily exercise profiteth [a] little.."  (1 Tim 4:8)   yep; and it's still correct..any wise physiologist will tell you this, the same thing as the Ap Paul communicated..(ftr) this is exactly why (partic in valid NT counseling/preaching) to carefully establish NT/exegetical linkage betw obesity and gluttony (which is truthful/correct), not betw obesity and laziness/lack of exercise per se   indeed "exercise profiteth [a] little.." but the proper calorie consumption per day (e.g. '..give us this day our daily bread':) profiteth a lot! > >Gary wrote: >>..~65% of preachers are strugglin' with..[obesity]..personally > [DavidM:] >The percentage is probably higher than 65% with regard to preachers >>pastors within the church system who [eat a lot/do little exercise--g] >>[vs. [simply, pejoratively?] "get invited to dinner all the  >>time.." --DavidM] >Gary wrote: >>..Christ's kingdom, which [will be, IMO; not 'is'] >> free of Satan. > [DavidM:] >..[do] you think that Christ's kingdom today is under Satan's power?   no--but the NT makes it quite clear, that for now--in 'this age'--Satan is pegged, on a lengthy rope till 'the age to come'