David Miller wrote: >> The purpose of earth is not to show the value of sin, >> but to show the exceedingly wicked results of sin.
DAVEH: > Huh?!?!?!?! That's the reason we are on earth.... > to learn not to sin??? No... to show or demonstrate the wicked RESULTS of sin. Remember that there was rebellion in heaven, and the falling of Lucifer was tied to two important things: 1) his ability to choose to walk in rebellion, and 2) his great glorification such that he no longer thought he needed God. So with a great many of God's creation rebelling against him, the earth was a trying ground, to demonstrate to the angels of the revolution and those still loyal to him that his laws and his ways are indeed inherently good, not just because he declared them to be that way, but in practical terms, they save society from much hardship and pain. So several things are accomplished hereby: 1) the loyal angels are convinced that they have made the right choice not to follow Lucifer, and 2) the people of faith will be established with great eternal virtues that exceed that of God's other created beings. Most important, our faith has been refined by the conditions of our existence here so that we will be glorified to a degree greater than Lucifer experienced and yet not succumb to the same temptation to depart from submission unto God. Ultimately, a greater good is achieved at the sacrifice of the lives of those who choose self over love. Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
