Our Failures as Christians
Failures are part of growth in grace9 total reviews
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Excellent instruction and encouragement.
I like how you steer us away from judgmental-ism, too.
Thank you for including the scriptures in your post.
reply by the author on 12-May-2024
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Excellent instruction and encouragement.
I like how you steer us away from judgmental-ism, too.
Thank you for including the scriptures in your post.
Comment Written 11-May-2024
reply by the author on 12-May-2024
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Thanks brother, I appreciate your reading and encouragement.
As for being judgmental, I suggest we usually only see it as a term of condemnation.
But it has another aspect; pronouncing something good.
Perhaps we could call it evaluating something, which believers are called to do in many areas of life. What do you think?
God bless, Dennis
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Total agreeance.
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Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
No, really tell me what you think.:-) This is written very well. Why did you choose the supernatural category instead of the spiritual? Was that a mistake? You write well. Karen
reply by the author on 12-May-2024
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No, really tell me what you think.:-) This is written very well. Why did you choose the supernatural category instead of the spiritual? Was that a mistake? You write well. Karen
Comment Written 11-May-2024
reply by the author on 12-May-2024
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I am happy to explain the change in descriptive choice.
"Spiritual" has become a touchy-feely term in my view.
The Bible, is of course "spiritual" but it is also supernatural in origin, preservation and proclamation.
Its message goes to the heart of what?s wrong, points to a new heart as the solution and prophesies a glorious future for those who trust Jesus Christ now.
Thanks for reading and commenting!
God bless you, Dennis
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That is a good explanation. :-)
Comment from royowen
Thanks for reminding me bro Dennis, I've slipped a bit in recent times, ignoring things I should be doing, and not allowing God to measure my days, I'm sinking like Peter, thank you for being faithful brother, blessings this day, Roy
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Thanks for reminding me bro Dennis, I've slipped a bit in recent times, ignoring things I should be doing, and not allowing God to measure my days, I'm sinking like Peter, thank you for being faithful brother, blessings this day, Roy
Comment Written 11-May-2024
reply by the author on 12-May-2024
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Been there myself too many times brother!
Thank the Lord, He picked Peter up! So He has done for me ?and you. It?s not sink or swim with the Lord, but learn to swim.
God bless brother, Dennis
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Bless you, godly advice is always welcome
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Comment from patcelaw
I so wish I had a six to give you on this because there is so much truth and pure loving Christian advice in your words. I appreciate it and I wish you the very best for the weekend. And may God bless you and keep you safe in Jesus. Patricia.
reply by the author on 11-May-2024
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I so wish I had a six to give you on this because there is so much truth and pure loving Christian advice in your words. I appreciate it and I wish you the very best for the weekend. And may God bless you and keep you safe in Jesus. Patricia.
Comment Written 11-May-2024
reply by the author on 11-May-2024
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And God bless you, dear sister in Christ.
Thank you for your always encouraging words and kindness.
God bless you, Dennis
Comment from Wendy G
A thoughtfully (and I am sure prayerfully) written article. Yes, sometimes, like Peter, we grow into maturity as we learn deep spiritual lessons from our errors and failures. Thank you for sharing. your ministry from the heart.
Wendy
reply by the author on 11-May-2024
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A thoughtfully (and I am sure prayerfully) written article. Yes, sometimes, like Peter, we grow into maturity as we learn deep spiritual lessons from our errors and failures. Thank you for sharing. your ministry from the heart.
Wendy
Comment Written 11-May-2024
reply by the author on 11-May-2024
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Hi Wendy, No baby learns to walk without falling and getting up again.
Our loving Savior helps us get on our feet again and again.
He corrects but never condemns those for whom Christ died. The process is sometimes painful, but the blessings that come with a progressive growth are more and more abundant.
God bless you with fresh insights in God?s wonderful Word.
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Comment from Julie Helms
This was very interesting and well explained. I've been bumping up against some of this recently. We've been studying the book of Jonah for the past 6 months, and that is a guy who makes mistake after mistake. But the more I've studied, the more I've gone from Wow he really messed up, to Wow I'm afraid I'd have done the same thing in his shoes. The Bible does not sugar coat anything, giving us the opportunity for real learning as we grow in Christ.
Thanks for sharing this thought-provoking piece!
Julie
reply by the author on 11-May-2024
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This was very interesting and well explained. I've been bumping up against some of this recently. We've been studying the book of Jonah for the past 6 months, and that is a guy who makes mistake after mistake. But the more I've studied, the more I've gone from Wow he really messed up, to Wow I'm afraid I'd have done the same thing in his shoes. The Bible does not sugar coat anything, giving us the opportunity for real learning as we grow in Christ.
Thanks for sharing this thought-provoking piece!
Julie
Comment Written 10-May-2024
reply by the author on 11-May-2024
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Hi Julie, Scholars tell us that Jonah had 5 brothers the Ninivites may have killed by skinning them alive. They were savage people who indulged in dreaming up new ways to kill their enemies.
If this be true, we can understand a little better why Jonah was hoping God would wipe them out even though they repented at Jonah?s message.
The book also shows it?s God Word that saves people and not necessarily the attitude of the messenger.
Also, God has the last Word in Jonah, which is so fitting.
God bless, Dennis
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I had not heard that possibility about Jonah's brothers. I did know they were cruel and ruthless, but that would give Jonah even more of a struggle to see God act mercifully toward them. Thanks!
Julie
Comment from HarryT
A fine expression of a man's feeling about Christ. With good advice for those who are Christian believers. But individuals should be left to make the choice of who and what to believe. Christianity is not the only road to a good life. Other religions and in some cases, no religion may be the best choice of an individual. And individuals should be allowed to choose their own path to living a good life.
reply by the author on 11-May-2024
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A fine expression of a man's feeling about Christ. With good advice for those who are Christian believers. But individuals should be left to make the choice of who and what to believe. Christianity is not the only road to a good life. Other religions and in some cases, no religion may be the best choice of an individual. And individuals should be allowed to choose their own path to living a good life.
Comment Written 10-May-2024
reply by the author on 11-May-2024
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Everyone is allowed to chose their own way. Until death.
A "good life" without Jesus is a spiritual oxymoron.
Jesus warned His religious opponents, "Unless you believe that I am He, you shall die in your sins."
And for those who do believe on Him, He said, "He that believes on Me, Has eternal life and shall not come into condemnation, but has passed from Death unto life". John 5:24
Now, you do have a choice.
Who do you choose to believe?
God bless you as you think these things through.
God bless, Dennis
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Christ is a guide, but not the only one. You are satisfied with your belief. I am happy you have found your path.
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I?m sad you are
missing Christ.
He said, ?Except you believe believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.?
Please think it over, He loves you and no one is promised tomorrow.
God bless, Dennis
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Hi,
I really enjoyed your message about Jesus and the Holy Spirit. You had some interesting comments about the Apostles, especially Peter, who took a chance and stepped out on the water. He had the faith to step out, but not the faith to keep walking. You show how we are all imperfect, but God is good and He draws us to him.
Thanks for sharing,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 11-May-2024
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Hi,
I really enjoyed your message about Jesus and the Holy Spirit. You had some interesting comments about the Apostles, especially Peter, who took a chance and stepped out on the water. He had the faith to step out, but not the faith to keep walking. You show how we are all imperfect, but God is good and He draws us to him.
Thanks for sharing,
Rhonda
Comment Written 10-May-2024
reply by the author on 11-May-2024
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Thank you Rhonda. It takes time to grow spiritually as Peter?s life shows us.
Key to growth is to keep feeding on God?s Word of grace.
He is doing a work in all believers to grow us into spiritual maturity so we can know and serve Him as He served others.
God bless you, and thanks again.
Comment from Teri7
Thank you for sharing this with us. There is nothing like loving, trusting and believing in Jesus Christ and waiting for His coming to take us home. Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 10-May-2024
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Thank you for sharing this with us. There is nothing like loving, trusting and believing in Jesus Christ and waiting for His coming to take us home. Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 10-May-2024
reply by the author on 10-May-2024
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Amen! Let's keep growing until the going, and it could be tonight!