This Week's Encounters with Legalism

[Bro. Robbins]

Originally Posted by acerrak

it is impossible for us to do what Jesus did and that is to live a sinless life. many things we do intentionally or unintentionally isnt Christ like, and that is where the power of grace is.

So Christ demands a way of life of us that is impossible to live? I never said the poster should live a sinless life... yet again you taking stretches in the discussion that are out of context of what was said.

However, we are to strive, every moment of every life to live as Christ would have us... and when we see one within the body fall (as we all do) short in their efforts, we are to admonish, encourage, and assist that one in seeing the stumble, so that they may be aware and we all can strive to not stumble over the same thing over, and over, and over.

Your post almost sounds as if we should just say, Jesus wants us to live a certain way, but we'll never be able to do it, so when we don't... we should just say, oh well, nobody is perfect..... and if that is your intimation here, that is absolutely ludicrous of what God expects of us as His body.

We are to emulate Him in every way... I would that you not sin, but if you do sin we have an advocate.... there is a constant striving for walking perfectly in Him... and when we mess up... those that are spiritual (meaning those that see it) are to help that person stumbling to see it (done in love, but truth), and hopefully we all learn from it.

[AreYouReady?]

Originally Posted by Bro. Robbins

However, we are to strive, every moment of every life to live as Christ would have us... and when we see one within the body fall (as we all do) short in their efforts, we are to admonish, encourage, and assist that one in seeing the stumble, so that they may be aware and we all can strive to not stumble over the same thing over, and over, and over.

Aren't you doing what you are admonishing tv1a of doing? And doing it publicly on these forums instead of privately?

[Bro. Robbins]

Originally Posted by AreYouReady?

Aren't you doing what you are admonishing tv1a of doing? And doing it publicly on these forums instead of privately?

not at all... providing admonishment and encouragement of him to walk in the Word regarding his mother instead of letting his flesh have it's way. But I take your insight and agree I could have sent a PM first. Guilty, but not of the same thing... and for that I am in the wrong.

[acerrak]

Originally Posted by Bro. Robbins

We are to emulate Him in every way... I would that you not sin, but if you do sin we have an advocate.... there is a constant striving for walking perfectly in Him... and when we mess up... those that are spiritual (meaning those that see it) are to help that person stumbling to see it (done in love, but truth), and hopefully we all learn from it.

striving for perfection is totally different than being perfected in christ. and we wont reach perfection until this happends according to Paul

1 corinthians 15:54
So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

and when we mess up...

when we willful sin... we have a advocate with the Father

tv1a

Interesting dialogue. More people are interested with the back story than they are with the main story. Background sets the stage for the present story. I'm not hurt. I don't have hard feelings. I'm not upset mom didn't want me to pray for her healing.

its because we are all like shrinks and we want to start at the beginning, but usually its because of the back story that similiar situations happen and when the back story is open many can relate to it more.

I mean there has to be a reason you want to distance yourself, things like that doesnt happen over night.

[tv1a]

The background was used only as comparisons and contrast of those wanting God's touch and those who blew off the opportunity to receive from God. I'm not suggesting God can't use other methods. But when it's obvious God's spirit is manifesting in a mighty way, one would be an idiot to pass that up.