Thursday, May 13, 2004
I remember a year of two ago, my most sought after answer is: Is there ever anyone who wants to saved by God, and wonder if they are, but aren't sure, and tho they want to, they aren't. I got a book, that was supposed to answer this question, and in it the writer said no, no one ever wants to be saved, who isn't. Cos in man's natural estate, they do not want to be. Don't folks who may have false assurance want this? They must believe they are, for it to be false, and want to be, to believe it, and live the life they do, even tho they in actual fact they are not.
The only conclusion I could come to, is that if they want to be, they will be, but in God's timing, not their own faulty logic and reasoning.
One of my favourite movies is a few good men, with Tom Cruise, and when someone says to Jack Nicholson I think, "You can't handle the truth!" And think its an estate common to man, in that we would rather believe a lie, then face the truth. Its easier, it gets us through better, it gives us more comfort. To face the truth about anything, often removes our comfort zone, and makes things harder. Yet, if the truth is to be grasped, fully, and unswervingly, so that we don't pervert it, and make the final outcome, the complete opposite to what we want cos by perverting the truth we are sinning. Thomas doubted, but when he saw the resurrected Christ, he grabbed the truth with both hands and it was his, and he at once claimed Jesus, with the term, "my" Lord and "my" God. There was no hesitancy or doubt that the saviour was His. Oh, that we should all have such, unswerving faith.
Question: What are the Sins Forbidden in the Third Commandment?
Answer:
The sins forbidden in the third commandment are, the not using of God�s name as is required; a and the abuse of it in an ignorant, b vain, c irreverent, profane, d superstitious, e or wicked mentioning, or otherwise using his titles, attributes, f ordinances, g or works, h by blasphemy, i perjury; j all sinful cursings, k oaths, l vows, m and lots; n violating of our oaths and vows, if lawful; o and fulfilling them, if of things unlawful; p murmuring and quarreling at, q curious prying into, r and misapplying of God�s decrees s and providences; t misinterpreting, u misapplying, v or any way perverting the word, or any part of it, w to profane jests, x curious or unprofitable questions, vain janglings, or the maintaining of false doctrines; y abusing it, the creatures, or any thing contained under the name of God, to charms, z or sinful lusts and practices; a the maligning, b scorning, c reviling, d or any wise opposing of God�s truth, grace, and ways; e making profession of religion in hypocrisy, or for sinister ends; f being ashamed of it, g or a shame to it, by unconformable, h unwise, i unfruitful, j and offensive walking, k or backsliding from it. l
Smith, M. H. 1996, c1990. Larger catechism of the Westminster Confession Standards. |
Monday, May 10, 2004
Though if one actually believes he doesn't "know" all the things he says he "don't know" he must me the most ill-informed govt leader in the world today!
Is Bush the law?It is well known here, That P.M Blair, would be President of Europe if he could. I don't ever reacall having a leader so obviously power-hungry, in this country in my life-time. The President of Europe as in him wishing for it, is often a talking point among many diverse folks here. Government lies and dirty-dealing have followed this government since they first came into power. Suicides in high places, of which the govt was thought to have a key role, but nothing could be proved. I heard one of his own ministers (Claire Short) say on BBC radio that Tony Blair was corrupt.
I think when Tony Blair was first elected, seven years ago, I did vote for him. I don't actually remember. But have decided to abstain from voting in all future cases. There maybe a general election this year or next, but the Labour party, of which Tony Blair is leader, has no decent moral, Godly alternative. And to vote for any government which stands here presently, would be going against Deut 1:13-15
I have heard the arguments about voting the lesser of the two evils, and dont' think voting for any evil would be a good choice. (who in their right mind, encourages any evil at all?) If Saddam Hussein and Osama Bin Laden, were both putting up in Merry Ole England to get re-elected, should we try to work out which one of them is less evil, and vote for them?
What we need is revival. For God to raise up men to be Godly leaders. Otherwise, His judgements will continue to fall. And seeing the state of the world around, I wonder why The Judgement hasn't come already!
Jer 36:7
"AT the period which we have now reached, Henry VIII. displayed in a
more and more marked manner that autocratic disposition which submits
to control. He lifted up or cast down; he crowned men with honors or sent
them to the scaffold. He pronounced things white or black as suited him,
and was no other rule but his own absolute and power. A simple and
modest princess was of the first to learn by experience that he was a in his
family as well as in church and state."
by J.H. Merle d�Aubigne
(seems to be almost paradoxical in terms of being power hungry as Tony Blair!)
Tony Blair is a Liar!
G. K. Chesterton
"If there were no God, there would be no Atheists."
Oh Yikes, sounds like its thundering! I hope it is thunder and not Tony Blair sent his hit squad to gag me!
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Mad as a flipping hatter!
But,; be angry and sin not. And; my anger is getting easier to keep controlled.; Though it still gets my goat how much sometimes I wrestle with it.; But angry words before bed,; I have done away with completely.; As I know how one of these nights, I could go to bed,; more than the norm would be expected for someone my age,; and not get up again.; And I don't want to hear those words that keep coming into my head as the start of a poem, would it be a sin, to go to bed and die. And feel the sting of regret of my own words to another as I leave this mortal coil.
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