Blaine wrote: >> That which is observable to the five senses is heavily emphasized >> by the old law (bearing false witness, adultery, murder, worshipping >> idols, showing disrespect to parents, stealing, etc) whereas that >> which is internally experienced is emphasized by the higher law >> of Jesus Christ (anger control, not lusting, loving one's neighbor, >> control of thoughts, etc) Not controlling these internal >> motives / emotions tends to destroy one's spiritual sensitivity, >> therefore it sins against the body. HATRED, ENVY, JEALOUSY, LUST, >> GREED, PRIDE, etc, all affect the body in subtle but nevertheless >> important ways, but all have the net effect of diminishing >> one's sensitivity to the spirit of the Holy Ghost.
Dean wrote: > The problem we have with this is that the "old law" is > still in effect. God's commandments are to be observed > not replaced-Jesus didn't come to do away with the law- > but to complete what the law said he would do-He > fulfilled the law. The emotions you mentioned would fit > under the law. Hey Dean. Read Matthew 5 in light of Blaine's comments. I think you will find agreement. The law warns against murder, but Christ warns of hatred. The law warns against adultery, but Christ warns of lust in the heart. I think this is what Blaine is getting at, and his comments are certainly on track with regards to Matthew 5. I suspect that he learned these things from reading Matthew 5, but he would have to tell us where he learned these things. I am concerned that you are so afraid to agree with a Mormon about anything that you will not acknowledge anything he says as being true even if it is true. Bigots have this tendency too, to stereotype groups and then stay clear of certain groups. I hope none of us walk down that path of thinking. 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.
