On Fri, 1 Apr 2005 01:59:32 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
When you are right, it is usually profoundly
so -- and when you are wrong, it is just as profound. It is "works salvationalism" that teaches that it
makes no difference why you obey, just do it anyway. I kind of doubt
that this is what you mant to say ....... at least I sincerely hope so,
but that is exactly what is sounds like you are saying. In your paragraph
of thought, you make "works" more important than the motivation. The
Bible nowhere teaches this. Correct me if I am wrong.
JD
jt: No such thing as "works salvationism"
JD. This is a construction of men. There is only one salvation and it is
for
the "overcomers". Impossible to be one
of that group when off "doing your own thing" The Bible does teach one
to
"trust and obey" so Terry is right
on..... and walking in the right kind of wisdom
- that which is from above.
In a message dated 3/31/2005 6:03:49 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Jesus asked, "Why do you call me Lord, and do not do as I tell you?"
We obey because He is Lord and we are not. Simple as that. Though love is the ideal motive, it does not matter whether you feel like doing it out of love, or fear, or do not feel like doing it at all. He is not wringing His hands hoping we will someday obey. He demands obedience, because He deserves obedience. HE IS LORD!
Terry
