Re: The older you get, do you seek more practicali
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Originally Posted by mfblume
When it comes to biblical study and truths, I recall in my teenage years a fascination for things that I now realize are not practical, although true. For example, where is hell? I once read where a man taught it was in the center of the earth, and that fascinated me. And then there was the issue of the dinosaurs. Where do they fit in scripture? Things like that.
But the more I grow older, what thrills me more and more are the truths that deal with practical issues about how I can serve God more successfully right now in this present life.
Anyone else feel like that?
I am more interested in Romans 6 through 7 and the understanding of how I need not let sin rule in my mortal body, than I am whether or not Jesus died on a Wed or Friday, and I am not trying to diss those who discuss those issues on the forum. I get involved in those chat, myself at times. But what is MORE important is the effects of the Cross in us, and the extent to which we are seated with Christ in his throne now, and how that can affect our daily lives.
Paul said he learned to be content whether he was abased or abounding. THAT is the thing that grabs my attention.
Whether hell is in the earth or in another "dimension of the spirit," for lack of a better term... and whether or not Jesus died on Wed or Fri., is not so thrilling to me any more. What excites me is how the cross of Jesus affects me and how much we can experience victory in the Kingdom of God today.
Thoughts?
Exactly
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Re: The older you get, do you seek more practicali
I'm not interesting in looking for a higher level as much as I used to be. Now I'm more interested in simple straight paths for these weak and worn out feet.
Re: The older you get, do you find more practicali
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Originally Posted by mfblume
Actually that is what I meant to say. lol The older we get, do we look for practicality more?
Last year and this year, I'm hoping to become more like Jesus. My focus is following His example and drawing closer to Him.
I have to admit that the suffering part is painful. But whatever it takes to walk with Him and grow as a Christian is worth it.
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For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. – I Corinthians 2:2
If we spend our time knowing Christ and Him crucified. What more is there to know?
Ensuring my own salvation, helping others and considering the prospect of facing death and eternity kind of takes away the need to discuss where hell is at this stage of my life...
…..However, remember that you can only be young once, but you can always be immature!
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Great words, folks.
Paul summed it up by saying THAT I MAY KNOW HIM, and not be found in our own righteousness, but His righteousness which is by faith. I think this is the mark of the high calling of God for all of us, that we must press towards.
Jesus and Paul told us what to prioritize. Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and know Him.
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Re: The older you get, do you seek more practicali
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Originally Posted by mfblume
When it comes to biblical study and truths, I recall in my teenage years a fascination for things that I now realize are not practical, although true. For example, where is hell? I once read where a man taught it was in the center of the earth, and that fascinated me. And then there was the issue of the dinosaurs. Where do they fit in scripture? Things like that.
But the more I grow older, what thrills me more and more are the truths that deal with practical issues about how I can serve God more successfully right now in this present life.
Anyone else feel like that?
I am more interested in Romans 6 through 7 and the understanding of how I need not let sin rule in my mortal body, than I am whether or not Jesus died on a Wed or Friday, and I am not trying to diss those who discuss those issues on the forum. I get involved in those chat, myself at times. But what is MORE important is the effects of the Cross in us, and the extent to which we are seated with Christ in his throne now, and how that can affect our daily lives.
Paul said he learned to be content whether he was abased or abounding. THAT is the thing that grabs my attention.
Whether hell is in the earth or in another "dimension of the spirit," for lack of a better term... and whether or not Jesus died on Wed or Fri., is not so thrilling to me any more. What excites me is how the cross of Jesus affects me and how much we can experience victory in the Kingdom of God today.
Thoughts?
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Originally Posted by OneAccord
I guess I'm more practical than I was in my younger days. When I was young, I had to know EVERYTHING. Everything from the creation to the rapture and beyond. I studied and asked questions of everyone I met....
But, now, I realize I don't need to understand where the light came from before the sun was created. I guess I don't need to understand why God commanded Abraham to offer his son as a sacrifice. I don't have to understand everything there is to know about everything. I just want to know Jesus. We get so caught up in trying to understand and know EVERYTHING, that we sometimes forget nothing is as important as knowing Jesus. When I read the Bible, it isn't to learn some new secret, but its to learn how I can better offer myself to the Lord. Its to know Him better than I do now. Its to know how to take His Word, follow His Spirit, so He can shine thru me a little more than He did yesterday.
I have noticed this myself in the past couple years. But I don't think of it as growing in terms of age, but as growing spiritually. I think it is an important part of our spiritual journey, and because we all walk at a different pace, we all come to that realization at different times in our life.
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Originally Posted by Michlow
I have noticed this myself in the past couple years. But I don't think of it as growing in terms of age, but as growing spiritually. I think it is an important part of our spiritual journey, and because we all walk at a different pace, we all come to that realization at different times in our life.
I agree. It's just that we get more concerned with spiritual growth as we physically age. What we have accomplished for God begins to really home in on us, at least me anyway, the older I get. How much have I done for Him? How far have I come in Christ?
__________________ ...MY THOUGHTS, ANYWAY.
"Many Christians do not try to understand what was written in a verse in the Bible. Instead they approach the passage to prove what they already believe."
My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart fervently. 
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