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God's Paradox
2 stars|3 comments|March 10, 2009|170 reads
 

Today's daily verse is a theme that runs through most major religions. Scholors interpret it to mean we are to put our health, of body and mind, in front of all laws.  Throughout the Bible, people are faced with the choice of bodily harm or denial of their beliefs.  Biblical scholars firmly believe that God wants us to preserve ourselves so we can continue to serve the Lord.

It's as simple as eating during fast days if you are starving or sick or can be as complex as publicly denying your faith if you risk bodily harm.  Although this second example sounds repugnant and direct disregard for God's commandments, it is what God wants.

We are to live our lives to the fullest and serve God.  It's tough to stomach, but you can serve God by breaking some of the most fundamental tenets of our religion.

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic as it is controversial.  Please don't hesitate to contribute. 

 

 

21:3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

 

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MarJay HizWay
 MarJay HizWay
March 10, 2009
We as children of God are called to take up our cross and follow Him....If we are not willing to die for Him, we are not worthy to be called a child of God ;o)
Preston Pittman
 Preston Pittman
March 10, 2009
MarJay is correct. Jesus said that anyone who is trying to save their life will loose it. There are so many reasons He said this, it is amazing. But just to look at a couple, Why are we trying to save our life? Don't we know that NOTHING can take our life until it is our time. And when did our life become more important than prophesing Christ? The verse in Proverbs is linked to i Sam 11.

To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices to Me [unless they are the offering of the heart]? says the Lord. I have had enough of the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of fed beasts [without obedience]; and I do not delight in the blood of bulls or of lambs or of he-goats [without righteousness].The sacrife in Proverbs is more like things brought to the Lord to please Him' while He would RATHER have your heart (LOVE). This would mean NOT denying your faith in Him to save your life. In fact, Throughout the Bible, people are faced with the choice of bodily harm or denial of their beliefs and the ones that chose bodily harm made the right decision,..according to the Bible. Amen? Love ya.
Yvelisse
 Yvelisse
March 11, 2009
15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 2 Tim 2:15-16 (KJV)