How to remove all the toxicity from your life.
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It's not an accusation if the facts are laid bare to see.
You said the phrase "You can lead a horse to water" can be found in Matthew 10. Not only is it not there..there is absolutely nothing even close to that sentiment there. What I said it wasn't there; rather than admit you were wrong; you tried to now defend the lie by looking for any verse about a horse; and posted the 1st one you saw; without actually figuring out what it means or the historical context. You intentionally misused Scripture to try to support your lie.
The Bible does say SOME things are understand, but not all. God is not the author of confusion; we are only confused because many Christians don't actually study the Bible; they simply believe what their church tells them; rather than dissecting Scripture.
You said the phrase "You can lead a horse to water" can be found in Matthew 10. Not only is it not there..there is absolutely nothing even close to that sentiment there. What I said it wasn't there; rather than admit you were wrong; you tried to now defend the lie by looking for any verse about a horse; and posted the 1st one you saw; without actually figuring out what it means or the historical context. You intentionally misused Scripture to try to support your lie.
The Bible does say SOME things are understand, but not all. God is not the author of confusion; we are only confused because many Christians don't actually study the Bible; they simply believe what their church tells them; rather than dissecting Scripture.
Ok, so, here are the issues: I would assume, the most likely definition for what we're discussing is #3. Malicious - of evil intent. Seems pretty sinful to me.
As such; when I say toxic, I mean in the context that it is most often used, and in the definitions that other members here have stated. When I say in the context it is used most often - that would be abuse, drug dealers, and annoying people, or maybe someone who swears a lot, or name-calls...basically much of it, from what I have heard and seen, is defined by example of sin. This was consistent with all the examples I was given.
As far as Matthew 7, I've already discussed how the text directly before it is how you need to examine yourself before judging others--consistent with my original post of noting your own toxicity before seeing it others.
As far as Matthew 10, I've also already discussed this--in which this was when Jesus preached the Gospel - He said this in regards to unbelievers - whom He said it would be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on that day than for that town who rejected Jesus Christ. This passage has absolutely nothing to do with fellow Christians other than how to handle people who reject the Gospel; but it not how to handle other Christians who sin; as this would directly contradict Christ's instructions on reconciliation with fellow Christians.
We need to stop picking and choosing one verse from a chapter that support our stance, and rather read the complete text and understand context and meaning.
As such; when I say toxic, I mean in the context that it is most often used, and in the definitions that other members here have stated. When I say in the context it is used most often - that would be abuse, drug dealers, and annoying people, or maybe someone who swears a lot, or name-calls...basically much of it, from what I have heard and seen, is defined by example of sin. This was consistent with all the examples I was given.
As far as Matthew 7, I've already discussed how the text directly before it is how you need to examine yourself before judging others--consistent with my original post of noting your own toxicity before seeing it others.
As far as Matthew 10, I've also already discussed this--in which this was when Jesus preached the Gospel - He said this in regards to unbelievers - whom He said it would be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on that day than for that town who rejected Jesus Christ. This passage has absolutely nothing to do with fellow Christians other than how to handle people who reject the Gospel; but it not how to handle other Christians who sin; as this would directly contradict Christ's instructions on reconciliation with fellow Christians.
We need to stop picking and choosing one verse from a chapter that support our stance, and rather read the complete text and understand context and meaning.
^^This is probably the one I'm most apt to change my mind on--this is the only one where in fact, the obnoxious person may not be sinning. But I would also argue there is a good chance of idolatry of man as well. So this is the only one where I may be inclined to say toxic doesn't necessarily equal sin, though, it could.
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umm...no, that's exactly my point...I'm trying to say the world is using the word toxic, and they are replacing the word sin with toxic.
I am trying to say the word toxic is not scriptural; only that the way most people use the word toxic is what the Bible calls sin.
Also, please explain how it is similar to Matthew 10.
I am trying to say the word toxic is not scriptural; only that the way most people use the word toxic is what the Bible calls sin.
Also, please explain how it is similar to Matthew 10.
I would like to add...when Jesus and the disciples were shaking the dust off from their feet, this was a practice Jews would commonly do in the presence of Gentiles to show their separateness. When Jesus did this, he was in effect saying he and the disciples were eternally separated from the people who rejected Christ's message of salvation.
When you say symbolically shake the dust off your feet-it is supposed to mean you are eternally separated from that person forever,, even in eternity.
When you say symbolically shake the dust off your feet-it is supposed to mean you are eternally separated from that person forever,, even in eternity.
When Jesus said these things, He was not saying this specifically to Gentiles, but to those who did not repent and believe in the message of Christ; this is most evident in Acts where the apostles receive some Gentiles but shake the dust against others who didn't repent. He was in effect saying those unrepentant towns were no better than pagans.
Well, for one, Matthew 10:14
48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed. 49 And the word of the Lord was spreading throughout the whole region. 50 But the Jews incited the devout women of high standing and the leading men of the city, stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them out of their district. 51 But they shook off the dust from their feet against them and went to Iconium. 52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. -Acts 12:-48-51
Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-Two
10 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two[a] others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. 2 And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. 3 Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. 4 Carry no moneybag, no knapsack, no sandals, and greet no one on the road. 5 Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’ 6 And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you. 7 And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house. 8 Whenever you enter a town and they receive you, eat what is set before you. 9 Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ 10 But whenever you enter a town and they do not receive you, go into its streets and say, 11 ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near.’ 12 I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town. - Luke 10:10-12
Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles
7 And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. 8 He charged them to take nothing for their journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts— 9 but to wear sandals and not put on two tunics.[a] 10 And he said to them, “Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you depart from there. 11 And if any place will not receive you and they will not listen to you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.” 12 So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent. 13 And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them. - Mark 6 :7-13
Well, for one, Matthew 10:14
48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed. 49 And the word of the Lord was spreading throughout the whole region. 50 But the Jews incited the devout women of high standing and the leading men of the city, stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them out of their district. 51 But they shook off the dust from their feet against them and went to Iconium. 52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. -Acts 12:-48-51
Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-Two
10 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two[a] others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. 2 And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. 3 Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. 4 Carry no moneybag, no knapsack, no sandals, and greet no one on the road. 5 Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’ 6 And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you. 7 And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house. 8 Whenever you enter a town and they receive you, eat what is set before you. 9 Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ 10 But whenever you enter a town and they do not receive you, go into its streets and say, 11 ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near.’ 12 I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town. - Luke 10:10-12
Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles
7 And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. 8 He charged them to take nothing for their journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts— 9 but to wear sandals and not put on two tunics.[a] 10 And he said to them, “Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you depart from there. 11 And if any place will not receive you and they will not listen to you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.” 12 So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent. 13 And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them. - Mark 6 :7-13
8 Whenever you enter a town and they receive you, eat what is set before you. 9 Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ 10 But whenever you enter a town and they do not receive you, go into its streets and say, 11 ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near.’ 12 I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town.
Jesus is here showing is companionship and unity with the disciples; that they are one. Is there an actual passage that states in the exact words "Jesus shook the dust off his feet?" I do not know--but he certainly taught others to do it.
Perhaps there was an error of communication; but the intended meaning remains the same.