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To: driftdiver; dayglored; Secret Agent Man; Bosco; Zender500
For example Jesus was tempted by Satan.

That's a very different thing. That was an external tempter. The "lust in the heart" kind of temptation is from, shall we say, our inner devil, or original sin; which Jesus did not have. And he specifically said that it wasn't what comes from without, but what is within us, that makes all the trouble. (He was referring to food but one could extrapolate to other things.) Disclaimer: I'm not a theologian. :)

14 posted on 02/12/2008 6:30:38 PM PST by 668 - Neighbor of the Beast ( Peel back tabs for tagline. Do not remove this label. Obey.)
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To: 668 - Neighbor of the Beast

“The video proves the cop committed the action beyond a reasonable doubt. “

IMO it doesn’t really matter as none of us are without sin. The point of the article is that someone condoning sin and making excuses for sin is different than someone who has turned away from the sin and is seeking to be with God.

The former is an example of being apart from God, of setting your personal rules above Gods law. The latter is an example of someone subordinating themselves to Gods law.

Disclaimer, I’m not catholic or a theologian. This issue captures my interest as several protestant denominations have a similar problem and its nice to see someone make a stand.


16 posted on 02/12/2008 6:45:06 PM PST by driftdiver
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To: 668 - Neighbor of the Beast
Right, Jesus has no sin nature. "He who knew no sin became sin on our behalf" - 2 Corinthians 5:21

Also correct, His was an external temptation - not to go to the cross. Have it all here and now. Eat his fill, have the world as His kingdom.

The same power that raised Christ from the dead is also able to change lives if we would but avail ourselves of it. Sins of all sort fall by the wayside, sexual or otherwise.

24 posted on 02/12/2008 8:28:48 PM PST by Bosco (Remember how you felt on September 11?)
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