Posted on 04/06/2015 2:55:28 PM PDT by Yashcheritsiy
The Hebrew is at variance to the standard interpretation. I actually use a narrower interpretation of the roots that is closer to their essences than is usual. Here is the opinion of a Hebrew linguist on the work.
This sounds much more like excusing a worldly agenda using the language of godliness but denying its power.
Hooey. You are the one who suggested that the law was meant only for Israel. It works everywhere, just not the way you think it does.
Well no, you're not. You're a guy who thinks his particular interpretation of what "faith" entails is all there is to it, and wants to pat himself on the back for being more "faithful" than everyone who doesn't do exactly what he does.
Sorry, but that is not the same thing as being "spiritual" or "living by faith." That you don't comprehend this is a problem that we can point out, but only you can do anything about.
One can pray, and act, all at the same time. It's not a dichotomy. It's not an either-or. One can seek to follow the Lord, and still act within the political-social realm to oppose evil. They're not opposites, or even contrary to each other.
You are projecting with the “pat on the back” accusation.
I am seeing what actually WORKS with the Lord and it is mighty congruent with His heavenly claims, as should be expected. It does not back up a worldly way of life at all!
I am not going to let the stairway to heaven be a shortcut to the local drugstore.
One should subsume the other, and it ain’t politics that is the thing that should subsume worship.
Ecclesiastes says there is no end to writing books... this deserves a big yawn. You can find an “expert” to back up just about any claim in the religious world if you look long enough.
I am far more impressed by the C. S. Lewis observation that there are stunningly common signs of the same Christ found in wildly different denominations. Theology shares an aspect with valid science; reproducibility is a major key. Doing something poetic with scripture is nice, but it does not constitute theology.
What’s more your “always works” formulation is a blatant presumption upon the grace of God. “Often works” as is the tone of Proverbs is far more realistic. But we cannot wag the divine dog with the tail of clever interpretations. His purposes are always above ours.
BTW, Uri Harel did the work for free. He was dying of pancreatic cancer and had nothing to lose. You can stick your crappy pompous attitude where the sun don't shine, as there will be no light between your ears until you value study more than hierarchy.
He had a name to fame to gain. Wouldn’t many people who were worried about dying insignificant?
Not attempting to go beyond the divine veil is wisdom.
Nothing here is “subsuming worship.” That’s the point. Your whole argument is foolish because you’re not even understanding what you think you’re arguing against. Like I said, you’re trying to pat yourself on the back - but you don’t even know what you’re patting yourself on the back for.
Let’s ask some theoretical questions.
Is voting worldly, since it is relying on worldly means instead of trusting in the Lord?
IS owning and carrying weapons worldly, since it is not trusting the Lord to defend you?
Were the American revolutionaries who won independence from Britain worldly and acting outside of God’s will? (but note - the article isn’t even talking about “revolutions” or “revolts” or anything else)
you are a wonderfully nice person and I respect you for that. However, I think we’re in danger of losing our country. I do not want to see that happen.
What is it with misuse of apostrophes lately?
Don’t Know.
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