Terry wrote: > Again we see it a little (or a lot) differently. I do > not think that it was the desire of Jesus to avoid > the pain to the flesh, terrible as that thought was. > I think what troubled Him more was taking on > Himself every sin ever committed and, for a time, > going from something absolutely sinless and holy > to something so sinful and obscene that the Father > forsook Him.
I agree that this also was a factor, as well as other factors, such as the fact that his disciples were about to abandon him. However you look at it, Terry, Jesus had a desire at this point which was contrary to the Father. He recognized that his will was something other than what the Father desired for him. This desire was a temptation for him, as per the passage in James. He struggled with it greatly. Jesus had to deny himself. Do you believe that Jesus had to deny himself? Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "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.
