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Originally Posted by Aquila
And some people are so earthly minded they're no heavenly good.
What are your thoughts on Foxe's Book of Martyrs? Were the martyrs written about "no earthly good"?
You know me by now Bro. Tatum, let's look at the text... 
Matthew 24:42-44
42Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
43But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.
44Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
Jesus is saying that we are to be prepared for his coming as one would be prepared for a thief. This parable was a way of telling them to be ready for his coming. Nothing more, nothing less. But, for the sake of additional context... Remember, this is ancient Israel and it was under the Law of Moses. We in the New Testament Church are called to a higher standard of righteousness that supersedes the Law and the laws of our land. |
Good post, thanks for your opinions.
As to Foxe's Book of Martyrs, they all died rather than renounce their faith, or were killed for their beliefs. IMO, there is a diference here in renouncing their faith to save their life and acting to save other lives.
Also, I am in agreement with you as to the context of the parable, but my point, IMO, still holds true. Jesus used parables, principles reflected in everyday life to explain kingdom principles as well.
The spiritual application does not negate the truth of everyday life.
Again, IMO. I happen to believe there is a difference in murder and killing.
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