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There are some quite sad stories in the Bible that I am thankful that I did not witness. This is one. Another is the story of Ananias and Saphira in the book of acts. The Book of Job is quite sad, as is the Book of Ezekiel. It is frustrating that scholars try to explain away what happened. To me...

I'm not sure that I will ever understand at all, parts of the Scripture.

John 10:10 "I came that you might have life and have it more abundantly". I wish that I could feel that the Church always followed his desires. Despite His best efforts, man is full of faults.

Right, forgot.

For me, I was very afraid of Trump.

As I alluded to other times, there are principles in the OT that lead to a life that is pleasing to God. Lack of even trying to seek out the wisdom of God leads to suffering.

Most people I talk to feel that the OT is null and void. I disagree.

I still try to use the OT as a general guide, moderated by the NT. If the OT says something, it is good to investigate its validity today. Being very independent, I try not to be swayed by what others do. Exposure to Amish, Evangelical and Islamic thinking, it seems acceptable to seek my own way...

Thank you.

I love Bacon and Ham, bit avoid it to honor God. I may have permission but he knows it is potentially not good for me. Factually: Pigs raised in a clean place, out of the mud and feces are likely OK. Pigs not in those conditions are dangerous. Even Jesus drove them over a cliff. That should tell...

So...Perhaps if the Lord gives us something and we are mindful of where it came from and do not over value it...? I've read perhaps too much Sci Fi, Andre Norton, David Weber, Anne McCaffery, and more...

Seems like there is always more to learn. :)

Reading more of that chapter, there are conditions that seem appropriate.

Well, have patience and educate me then.

In present day American culture it is so common for victims to struggle with what happened to them their whole lives. In truth, I think that just lots of us put it behind us as much as possible and go on to live wholesome lives. To do otherwise is to let the perpetrator win. That scripture has...

Read Isa: 56:4-5. (Shall be given a new name that shall not be taken away) Particularly.

I believe that the NT Acts permission is overworked but am uncertain where to draw the lines. I'm comfortable with pierced ears. (a single one) and used to have a nose ring but let that go. I see that in certain sects of Judaism, the women either cover their hair or wear a scarf. I can't...

There are lots of scriptures about that in the Bible.

I wrote "unsure" in my religious status because I believe in God and the lordship of Jesus the Christ, I am very distanced from denominational Christianity and am doubtful of ever trusting them, or anyone again. I have forgiven them but have no plans to allow what happened to me at their hands...

Blessings.