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Post by oldarmybear on Sept 22, 2018 12:09:57 GMT -5
Shutting the Mouths of the Self-Righteous (Romans 3:9-20)
What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; as it is written, “THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE; THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD; ALL HAVE TURNED ASIDE, TOGETHER THEY HAVE BECOME USELESS; THERE IS NONE WHO DOES GOOD, THERE IS NOT EVEN ONE.” “THEIR THROAT IS AN OPEN GRAVE, WITH THEIR TONGUES THEY KEEP DECEIVING,” “THE POISON OF ASPS IS UNDER THEIR LIPS”; “WHOSE MOUTH IS FULL OF CURSING AND BITTERNESS”; “THEIR FEET ARE SWIFT TO SHED BLOOD, DESTRUCTION AND MISERY ARE IN THEIR PATHS, AND THE PATH OF PEACE HAVE THEY NOT KNOWN.” “THERE IS NO FEAR OF GOD BEFORE THEIR EYES.” Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, that every mouth may be closed, and all the world may become accountable to God; because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin.
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Paul declares in Romans 1:18-32 God’s condemnation of all mankind. This condemnation is based upon man’s rejection of God’s self-revelation through creation. Enthusiastically, the self-righteous Jews accept Paul’s words as an indictment of the Gentiles, failing to recognize they too are condemned. In chapter 2 Paul pointedly turns to the Jews, condemning them on the basis of their hypocrisy. They neither live in accordance with the standard by which they judge others guilty nor in accordance with what they teach. Paul presses on in chapter 3 to show the sinfulness of these self-righteous Jews as they justify their own sin, while questioning God’s justice for judging them. In this concluding section of Romans 3:9-20, Paul seeks to silence once and for all the self-righteous Jews. He does this by proving from the Old Testament Scriptures that Jews and Gentiles alike are under sin and worthy of divine judgment. Comparing themselves with others is certainly no basis for their own justification. He reminds the Jews of the function of the Law in their lives: the Law was not given to make them righteous; it was given to show them their unrighteousness.
Read more here: bible.org/seriespage/5-shutting-mouths-self-righteous-romans-39-20
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2018 19:44:56 GMT -5
I simply don't care what you believe or think...and you are welcome to think and believe anything you wish...just as I am. Your opinion is no more valuable than mine and means absolutely nothing to me. All I can see is you are stuck on yourself and think you are beyond being wrong or incorrect. I believe that is called that being prideful in the Bible. LOL! Now, whether you agree or disagree, the Bible does say that people lived longer at one time...No one discussed when that was, nor do I care. No one is giving a timeline, and for you to insist on doing so, only proves that you really have to do so, to try to discredit the fact that at one time, people did live longer, just as the Bible says. When you have a legitimate argument, and not dancing around timelines and your opinions, let me know. Until then...go stick your head in the toliet, because perhaps the cold water might get the swelling back down.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2018 8:17:40 GMT -5
Mala...I am not going to pick and chose my words when I post to satisfy your need to argue and pick apart every statement made. I stated the truth about people living longer in the Bible. I did not qualify it with when, where, or who. But you have a need to nic pic apart every word written. I am not playing your game.
Here is where you said that they did NOT live longer...
"In the early books of the Old Testament it is said that people lived to incredible ages - they didnt , I can prove that they didnt but for the moment lets accept that they did."
Now, unless you have something valid to say, I am not interested in playing your hypocritical games...Find another target...this lady "ain't" into your BS!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2018 10:47:20 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2018 11:00:07 GMT -5
I 'nic pic' (sic) apart every word written because much of it is either factually wrong or just plain crazy (*btw its 'nit pick' a reference to going through a persons hair looking for lice)
"In the early books of the Old Testament it is said that people lived to incredible ages - they didnt , I can prove that they didnt but for the moment lets accept that they did."
Im going to assume that you didnt read that last bit (other wise you look like a total fool) One of us is a fool, and in complete denial. I read the whole part, but I don't need your permission to address exactly what YOU said!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2018 9:37:39 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2018 15:31:05 GMT -5
There is no other way to comprehend what you posted. Don't blame others for your mistakes or your misrepresentation of the facts.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2018 19:05:18 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2018 20:36:49 GMT -5
If you had taken my advice long ago and ignored me, you would have saved yourself and me a lot of time and energy. If you had pearls to cast before swine, they would be faux pearls bought at walmart...LOL!!!! You can't keep up with your own questions, your own statements, nor your own opinions...Do you drink, or have you just burn up all your brain cells another way?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2018 6:47:36 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2018 8:21:07 GMT -5
Nor has life given you the experience and valuable lessons that age allows. You are still full of yourself and think you are more important than you really are. Life (age) gives you a perspective of just how insignificant you really are in the large scale of things. It teaches you that while you think you know everything, you really know very little. It also teaches you that the older you are the better you see the whole picture, not just your little piece of interest. Youth isn't a requirement for intelligence, but it is a requirement for self importance, intolerance, and the belief that life is black or white.
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Post by Bogus0Pomp on Nov 24, 2018 10:45:29 GMT -5
Age appears to have been wasted on you.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2018 15:22:49 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2018 16:04:34 GMT -5
You just wish it was, Bogus.... LOL!!!
Mala...At least, I dont say one thing one day and the next deny I said it.... Look to yourself before you start judging others... I beleive that is in the Bible too...isn't it?
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