Questioning the bible is fun - Anybody wanna play?

[Lion222]

Here we go again...

GyO you must NEVER question Lion222. It doesn't do any good and just drags things out. He will get the last word or die trying.

That's actually kind of funny considering the OP is asking to share your questions and that is what Lynx and a few others seem so have a problem with. Or perhaps it is the format, where they are not the ones who get to provide the answers but rather you yourself take the questions that match those you have in your heart to God for real answers.

 

[Lion222]

If you have an issue with asking questions of the text of the word of God or if you have issues with not getting to be the one to provide the answers, could you please stop trolling this thread and go make one of your own. Thanks in advance.

 

[Lion222]

Decided its best to do bigger blocks of text so there is room for more questions.
So lets wrap up James 4

Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. And if you judge the law, you are not a practitioner of the law, but a judge of it. There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?

Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.

Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil. Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.

Questions anyone?

 

[Lion222]

How are intentions proud?
It this related to the pride of life?

 

[Mii]

This is a bit bizarre. What is the purpose of asking questions if we aren't looking for feedback? I have many "deep" questions that seemingly have no answer that anyone has been able to give at least. Some of these are between me and the Lord privately and I don't think "should" be asked publicly.

Like what if I pose a question and for whatever reason the Lord participates in telephone and gives you the answer to give me...will whomever give it anyway?

I get Q/A but not just Q...It'd be nice to share wisdom that we have and even if we only answer one or perhaps none, still some feedback would be edifying. I do indeed ask many questions, I take to others or the net if I perceive that others have the answer and I am being obtuse by wanting the Lord to answer everything directly.


In the vein of the thread though. Is being double-minded the same thing as being "of two minds" on an issue? Perhaps if you have insight PM me somebody

 

[17Bees]

If you have an issue with asking questions of the text of the word of God or if you have issues with not getting to be the one to provide the answers, could you please stop trolling this thread and go make one of your own. Thanks in advance.

No. I won't. I've decided to keep on trolling. See, that's kind of the chance you take on being the OP. Us trolls might just take it anywhere we want. And anywhere we want means "I like answers". I like hearing answers. I like hearing people's thoughts. Now, if you were Moses I guess you could go into the smokey temple, make your way through all the curtains, ask the question and come out with an answer, but you're not Moses. And if you're questions are going unanswered, then you're not learning anything.

So to answer your question (because I want to and I'm a troll) a proud intention is a guy who gives money or time to a worthy cause and then brags to everybody about how much he gave.

 

[Lynx]

17bees as a troll. Now I've seen it all.

*Lynx grabs a bowl of pistachios (better than popcorn by five miles!) and settles down to watch the show.

 

[DrGuyPhD]

I actually admire this thread. I think asking questions is so important and it reminds me that there are people who might no more than me. Now granted, an answer would be awesome if someone knows it, but I like the idea of this thread. Therefore lol, this is my question: "What is the relationship between the first paragraph and the second and third one?". I mean the first paragraph talks about not judging your brother. But the second and third one talks about how we are not in control of our own lives. Why did the Author string these three paragraph in the order that he did.

BTW (I undersetand that many people may have a problem with the title, many of your opinions are valid, but to be honest, I would much rather have this thread dedicated to the purpose of this thread than a discussion about how valid it is. I love you all and pray God's blessings upon all of you! I just hope there is more questions and answers in this thread than arguments.

Proverbs 15:18 NLT: "A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them. "

God bless you all! I pray his blessings on all of you and pray you guys stay healthy and strong in the Lord.

 

[17Bees]

I actually admire this thread. I think asking questions is so important and it reminds me that there are people who might no more than me. Now granted, an answer would be awesome if someone knows it, but I like the idea of this thread. Therefore lol, this is my question: "What is the relationship between the first paragraph and the second and third one?". I mean the first paragraph talks about not judging your brother. But the second and third one talks about how we are not in control of our own lives. Why did the Author string these three paragraph in the order that he did.

BTW (I undersetand that many people may have a problem with the title, many of your opinions are valid, but to be honest, I would much rather have this thread dedicated to the purpose of this thread than a discussion about how valid it is. I love you all and pray God's blessings upon all of you! I just hope there is more questions and answers in this thread than arguments.

Proverbs 15:18 NLT: "A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them. "

God bless you all! I pray his blessings on all of you and pray you guys stay healthy and strong in the Lord.

Well, by all means, you have your questions and when you have your answers, please come back and share them with no one. Oh, and add a bible verse that you think expresses your opinion at the moment.

 

[Lion222]

This is a bit bizarre. What is the purpose of asking questions if we aren't looking for feedback? I have many "deep" questions that seemingly have no answer that anyone has been able to give at least. Some of these are between me and the Lord privately and I don't think "should" be asked publicly.

Like what if I pose a question and for whatever reason the Lord participates in telephone and gives you the answer to give me...will whomever give it anyway?

I get Q/A but not just Q...It'd be nice to share wisdom that we have and even if we only answer one or perhaps none, still some feedback would be edifying. I do indeed ask many questions, I take to others or the net if I perceive that others have the answer and I am being obtuse by wanting the Lord to answer everything directly.


In the vein of the thread though. Is being double-minded the same thing as being "of two minds" on an issue? Perhaps if you have insight PM me somebody

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord


Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded

Purify your hearts of what?

 

[Lion222]

Well, by all means, you have your questions and when you have your answers, please come back and share them with no one. Oh, and add a bible verse that you think expresses your opinion at the moment.

No. I won't. I've decided to keep on trolling. See, that's kind of the chance you take on being the OP. Us trolls might just take it anywhere we want. And anywhere we want means "I like answers". I like hearing answers. I like hearing people's thoughts. Now, if you were Moses I guess you could go into the smokey temple, make your way through all the curtains, ask the question and come out with an answer, but you're not Moses. And if you're questions are going unanswered, then you're not learning anything.

So to answer your question (because I want to and I'm a troll) a proud intention is a guy who gives money or time to a worthy cause and then brags to everybody about how much he gave.

if you are upset because you need answers, I understand.

If you believe, then you have all you need.
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

But an answer from a man, verses an answer from God. Their is no comparison.
so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power. - 1 Cor 2:5

As long as you are full of one there is no room for the other.
Our questions are like an empty wine glass and God himself wants to fill us.

 

[Lion222]

What is your life?

 

[Lion222]

I actually admire this thread. I think asking questions is so important and it reminds me that there are people who might no more than me. Now granted, an answer would be awesome if someone knows it, but I like the idea of this thread. Therefore lol, this is my question: "What is the relationship between the first paragraph and the second and third one?". I mean the first paragraph talks about not judging your brother. But the second and third one talks about how we are not in control of our own lives. Why did the Author string these three paragraph in the order that he did.

BTW (I undersetand that many people may have a problem with the title, many of your opinions are valid, but to be honest, I would much rather have this thread dedicated to the purpose of this thread than a discussion about how valid it is. I love you all and pray God's blessings upon all of you! I just hope there is more questions and answers in this thread than arguments.

Proverbs 15:18 NLT: "A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them. "

God bless you all! I pray his blessings on all of you and pray you guys stay healthy and strong in the Lord.

Good question.

 

[zeroturbulence]

What time did Jesus eat dinner?

 

[Lion222]

Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. And if you judge the law, you are not a practitioner of the law, but a judge of it. There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?

Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.

Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil. Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.

Questions anyone?

How is speaking against your brother speaking against the law?

 

[ev4989]

What time did Jesus eat dinner?

When He was hungry.