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Paul set the example by working wherever he went. He worked as a tentmaker and worked beside other Christian workers. As a disciple he had a right to support just as the believers were told to support their preists. However, Paul couldn't afford to have people accuse him of preaching one thing and practicing another.

The verse says "everlasting destruction from God" I'm not sure what that means. However the most frightening thing to me is to be eternally separated from God.

I think that without testing we would tend to take our faith for granted. We wouldn't appreciate it as much. Also, it helps us define where our priorities are. If something is worth suffering for, then it is appropriately important to our lives

Doesn't this passage teach against cremation? If the angels return and reunite with their bodies, what happens if there is no body?

Fatherly roles are important because they are the pushers, the cheerleaders and the standard setters. Disciples need all of these qualities within their ministry. Why would women want to adopt any of these traits? We have qualities of our own that are necessary in the church community

\\Courage is important because the trials of disciples are many and we must demonstrate perserverance and courage. Lack of courage keeps us from speaking up when we should. Lack of courage in a congregation leads to an inward focus and not an outward focus. We are so worried about what happens to our church we don't see the wider world vision a world hurting and in need. This inward focus leads to lack of new members, new disciples, new ideas and new blood. In my work place God and work do not mix, yet I have to rely on him every day to survive. Too often I shut God out because I feel the need to honor the man imposed rules

The Holy Spirit guides us in God's work, without his whispering we are so apt to go our own way. Then God's work becomes the mans. Will power is great and is often necessary in any ministry. However, will-power also involves a bullheaded stubborness that can prevent you from being Spirit lead and lead to selfishness. Miracles are evident in Paul's ministry. So many times he has been doomed only to be saved by the miracles of God. What would happen if we saw miracles in evangelism is our day? What makes you think we don't???? The only thing hindering us from experiencing miracles is our refusal to see them.

The people who have the most to lose fear change the most. The Jewish heirarchy had money, power and position. Anything that threatened that threatened them. Paul's continuation with ministry despite violence is a mystery to me. How do you do that day after day knowing your life is on the line. Paul was able to do that because his faith in God was total and his relationship with Him was personal. Violent reactions to our ministry doesn't mean we should stop, we should not act provacatively either. Continue what God set you out to do and He will protect you

I'm confused. We celebrate alot of non-Christian holidays in the US. Days that we hold to be special. Does this go against Paul's teaching?

Q1. (Psalm 150) What does this psalm teach us about praise? Where should praise occur? With what should praise be conducted? Who should praise? What does this psalm make you feel like after reading it out loud? 1. This Psalm teaches me that it is a privlidge and honor to Praise God and that it should occur everywhere at anytime, by everyone. THis Psalm is bursting with energy, it creates joy and sadness as I remember all the times I don't give praise and should. When I talk to God about all my sniveling complaints instead of remembering his goodnes. blessings to you all susan

Psalm 8 teaches us about the majestic power of God and even though He is all powerful, he has taken time with us. We who are lower than th Cherubin , Seraphim, have been placed in charge - in stewardship- of this earth. A personal trust between what God created and us. Wow

You know, we all know we should cast our fears on Jesus. It sounds logical but it really takes alot of discipline. The media has given us so much to be afraid of. Be afraid of the neighbor, of the drunk driver, of the swindler, of the diet, of exercise, of world peace, of the economy......... it goes on and on. And yes they have brainwashed us into fear. I have to discipline my mind to seek God's will I have to choose to trust I have to pray to stay focused on God I have to put the situation in the context of the God I know by studying the Word and knowing Him. So, I'll keep working and plugging and making the decision to turn things over to God susan

It would really change my perspective on things. I love the Lord and try my hardest to serve Him in as many areas as I can. I also work hard (although not hard enough) to be the Christian he wants me to be. However, I'm also a busy working Mom who is pretty overwehlmed. So, if I knew He was coming soon I would, stress less, volunteer more, and spend more time studying the Word. peace susan

Salvation is a free gift from God through the blood of His Son Jesus Christ. However, it is our responsibility to live in obedience to God's will and change our lives. This is what God expects and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit reminds us of. Those who chose to go on in sin will ultimately pay the price. susan