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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*
If you're going to consider it, please consider it fully.  Don't cherry pick one phrase out of the verse and build a doctrine on it.
Consider it in the context of the entire Bible.
Consider that he was using metaphors and was describing a woman who was full of finery, but had a golden cup full of abominations and fornications. That even though she looked splendid, she was wicked inside.
Consider the fact that God's bride was several times described in much the same way, minus the cup full of abominations.
Consider the fact that you can't say - "See, see!! She was wearing jewelry, that means it's a whore's adorning!!!" and completely ignore the fact that she was also wearing red and purple. |
Consider how the logic of some is suddenly reversed 180 degrees when it comes to defending the outward "holiness" of the pharisee. "Jesus was only criticizing their inward holiness!" is what is usually heard.
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