Christian & Fortune Telling!
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I was only playing devil advocate.Originally posted by M©+square:Hmm...
i don't know how this thing became a business analogy.
May i remind readers that any dealings in these are considered spiritual adultery?
Equivalent to acts of idol worshipping.
That is why it is detestable onto the Lord.
For your consideration please.
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I understand.Originally posted by Icemoon:I was only playing devil advocate.
Just for the benefit of those who literally took your words for it.
In other words - I'm quite hardworking today.
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i think it more referred to anyone who uses the name of God in vain.Originally posted by Icemoon:aiya .. that one is referring to charismatics. Quite clear cut.
That applies to everyone and especially people with a whole load of head knowledge about what he thinks is "right", but do not know who is God. -
Thats your interpretation of a better life. Not God's.Originally posted by shade343:That kind of instructions were meant for people at that time.
There is nothing wrong with fortune telling and diviantion if it helps you to lead a better life. -
I don't think so.Originally posted by klydeer:i think it more referred to anyone who uses the name of God in vain.
That applies to everyone and especially people with a whole load of head knowledge about what he thinks is "right", but do not know who is God.
The passage clearly tells us how we can spot such people. Furthermore the paragraph before it is entitled 'false prophet'. Hence Matthew 7 could be referring to a big group of people (your 'everyone'), but Jesus has clearly singled out two groups of people and we know them as prophets and disciples.
If you say this applies to "everyone and especially people who thinks he is right" .. then you might as well not answer the question at all. -
May i know which Bible you are using that states the para before 7:21 is entitled "false prophets" ? Mine does not say so.Originally posted by Icemoon:I don't think so.
The passage clearly tells us how we can spot such people. Furthermore the paragraph before it is entitled 'false prophet'. Hence Matthew 7 could be referring to a big group of people (your 'everyone'), but Jesus has clearly singled out two groups of people and we know them as prophets and disciples.
If you say this applies to "everyone and especially people who thinks he is right" .. then you might as well not answer the question at all.
Sure, verses 15 - 20 does state how you can discern false prophets.
But from verses 21 onwards, I read it also of Jesus giving warning to us of ourselves rather than just asking us to look out for the others. That explains my "everyone".
In any case, it is just a comment on your post. Not answering a particular question.