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Originally posted by SpiritofEnoch
reply to post by Jameliel
All I'm saying is that you have as much reason to believe somebody who claims to be an angel as the disciples had to believe that Jesus was the Christ. In the grand scheme of things, it really doesn't matter if they were lying or not. Either they give you advice that helps you to be the person you want to be, or they give you meaningless stories that do nothing to help you be a better person. The fact of the matter is, it's up to you to choose which it is. If Jesus wasn't the son of God, I'm still not hurt to follow him, because I myself believe in his goals of loving each other. That's what I aim for. It's not about trying to find a way into heaven. It's about being what I consider to be a good person. If God has a different idea of what a good person is, then I'm not sure that's a God I want to serve. That's where faith comes in.
He said that Father was in him and he was always ready to talk, show and or prove himself.
“And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, ‘Only in his hometown and in his own house is a prophet without honor.’ And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.” (Matthew 13:56-58)
Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.
There was no avoidance, nor "wait on Father" talk.
"I'm sending you what my Father promised. Wait here in the city until you receive power from heaven."
Jesus took his disciples to the shore of the lake. "Observe those who fish," he said; "they wait patiently until the net is full before they draw it in, and they gather fish of every sort. Some they take home with joy, while others are returned to the lake. Nor is every fish which passes through the net caught up with the net when it is taken into the boat. It will be the same with you, if you are to be fishers of mortals. You must wait patiently until the seeker is ready to be brought within the Church. Many whom you instruct will never be brought in, and of those brought in, many will return to the world.
Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you!” He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.”
Originally posted by jhill76
reply to post by Jameliel
He said that Father was in him and he was always ready to talk, show and or prove himself.
Yes, when Brother was here, he had himself as the controlling entity of the vessel, and Father inside of him, acting as the soul. If Brother did not know a question asked of him, Father was right there to give the answer immediately, so there was no waiting period for him to get the answer.
Since Brother is above all, Father will respond to him first, before he will respond to the others. Father knew that his speech would be recorded in what man has in the bible today, so Father made sure there was no delay in the others getting their answer.
Also, he did not always do what was asked of him because of lack of faith.
Matthew 13:56-58
“And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, ‘Only in his hometown and in his own house is a prophet without honor.’ And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.” (Matthew 13:56-58)
Also, it is to be noted, the Bible does not record all of his speech as we are given.
John 21:25
Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.
Brother indeed tell many, that they will have to wait for a given time.
There was no avoidance, nor "wait on Father" talk.
Luke 24:49
"I'm sending you what my Father promised. Wait here in the city until you receive power from heaven."
Brother told them to wait, until above works and do what is needed.
Another verse:
Jesus took his disciples to the shore of the lake. "Observe those who fish," he said; "they wait patiently until the net is full before they draw it in, and they gather fish of every sort. Some they take home with joy, while others are returned to the lake. Nor is every fish which passes through the net caught up with the net when it is taken into the boat. It will be the same with you, if you are to be fishers of mortals. You must wait patiently until the seeker is ready to be brought within the Church. Many whom you instruct will never be brought in, and of those brought in, many will return to the world.
If Brother instructed his disciples to wait until the ones they are speaking to are ready, Father does the same for the ones above. As the disciples will be lead by the spirit on when to know they are fully ready for what is needed of them.
Brother also turned down requests for him to speak to others.
Mark 1:35-38
Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you!” He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.”
edit on 1-1-2013 by jhill76 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by SpiritofEnoch
reply to post by Jameliel
All I'm saying is that you have as much reason to believe somebody who claims to be an angel as the disciples had to believe that Jesus was the Christ. In the grand scheme of things, it really doesn't matter if they were lying or not. Either they give you advice that helps you to be the person you want to be, or they give you meaningless stories that do nothing to help you be a better person. The fact of the matter is, it's up to you to choose which it is. If Jesus wasn't the son of God, I'm still not hurt to follow him, because I myself believe in his goals of loving each other. That's what I aim for. It's not about trying to find a way into heaven. It's about being what I consider to be a good person. If God has a different idea of what a good person is, then I'm not sure that's a God I want to serve. That's where faith comes in.
Originally posted by smithjustinb
Originally posted by SpiritofEnoch
reply to post by Jameliel
All I'm saying is that you have as much reason to believe somebody who claims to be an angel as the disciples had to believe that Jesus was the Christ. In the grand scheme of things, it really doesn't matter if they were lying or not. Either they give you advice that helps you to be the person you want to be, or they give you meaningless stories that do nothing to help you be a better person. The fact of the matter is, it's up to you to choose which it is. If Jesus wasn't the son of God, I'm still not hurt to follow him, because I myself believe in his goals of loving each other. That's what I aim for. It's not about trying to find a way into heaven. It's about being what I consider to be a good person. If God has a different idea of what a good person is, then I'm not sure that's a God I want to serve. That's where faith comes in.
In trying to become better, you fail to love yourself as you are. Therefore, you are in hell.
A belief in something more, or hoping for something more is where you fail to see that things are as they should be. So you miss the harmony that is already here.
The only thing to do is love what is already here. Unconditionally. That means don't say, "I love this because..." or, "I don't like this because...". Just be with what is, loving and accepting it as it is and watch the world as if you were watching a movie.
Originally posted by akushla99
You can neither experience anothers angelic experience, in the same way you cannot experience anothers' backpain...
Kind of a ridiculous question...sorry...
A99
Originally posted by Jameliel
Originally posted by akushla99
You can neither experience anothers angelic experience, in the same way you cannot experience anothers' backpain...
Kind of a ridiculous question...sorry...
A99
You make no sense. If someone believes they have/had an angelic experience, they can write about it and share. Your analogy is ridiculous and has no bearing to the question. You seem in the mood to debate, but there's nothing left to debate with you in regards to the OP. If you have or believe you have had an angelic experience, then share it. If not, then I don't really care what you have to say on the matter. Type on.
Originally posted by akushla99
Originally posted by Jameliel
Originally posted by akushla99
You can neither experience anothers angelic experience, in the same way you cannot experience anothers' backpain...
Kind of a ridiculous question...sorry...
A99
You make no sense. If someone believes they have/had an angelic experience, they can write about it and share. Your analogy is ridiculous and has no bearing to the question. You seem in the mood to debate, but there's nothing left to debate with you in regards to the OP. If you have or believe you have had an angelic experience, then share it. If not, then I don't really care what you have to say on the matter. Type on.
I'm not saying they couldn't or shouldn't...but you are talking of personal experiences that relate specifically to said individuals, and as such, are open to ridicule and distraction of details by 'anti' posters...
A99
Originally posted by SpiritofEnoch
Originally posted by akushla99
Originally posted by Jameliel
Originally posted by akushla99
You can neither experience anothers angelic experience, in the same way you cannot experience anothers' backpain...
Kind of a ridiculous question...sorry...
A99
You make no sense. If someone believes they have/had an angelic experience, they can write about it and share. Your analogy is ridiculous and has no bearing to the question. You seem in the mood to debate, but there's nothing left to debate with you in regards to the OP. If you have or believe you have had an angelic experience, then share it. If not, then I don't really care what you have to say on the matter. Type on.
I'm not saying they couldn't or shouldn't...but you are talking of personal experiences that relate specifically to said individuals, and as such, are open to ridicule and distraction of details by 'anti' posters...
A99
This is important. The way we receive Word from God is very personal and is almost always in a specific way that we need to grow and learn to make important decisions with a clear mind and heart. You cannot lock yourself into thinking "If this were true, then this would happen. If you're there, God, show yourself." Any thoughts that are repeatedly distracting us from our growth, these are the obstacles. Talk yourself through it. Say "No matter what, I love God. He is always there for me, even when I cannot see it or do not believe it." Allow your faith to reconcile what you know with what you've seen. What others have seen is not what you have seen and it never will be, no matter how you write it. By all means, learn from the experiences of others, but do not forget that you have your own experiences, and there is a reason that they are the way they are.
(I was writing this for myself as much as anyone, so I hope you'll forgive me if this sounds critical.)
Originally posted by SpiritofEnoch
Originally posted by akushla99
Originally posted by Jameliel
Originally posted by akushla99
You can neither experience anothers angelic experience, in the same way you cannot experience anothers' backpain...
Kind of a ridiculous question...sorry...
A99
You make no sense. If someone believes they have/had an angelic experience, they can write about it and share. Your analogy is ridiculous and has no bearing to the question. You seem in the mood to debate, but there's nothing left to debate with you in regards to the OP. If you have or believe you have had an angelic experience, then share it. If not, then I don't really care what you have to say on the matter. Type on.
I'm not saying they couldn't or shouldn't...but you are talking of personal experiences that relate specifically to said individuals, and as such, are open to ridicule and distraction of details by 'anti' posters...
A99
This is important. The way we receive Word from God is very personal and is almost always in a specific way that we need to grow and learn to make important decisions with a clear mind and heart. You cannot lock yourself into thinking "If this were true, then this would happen. If you're there, God, show yourself." Any thoughts that are repeatedly distracting us from our growth, these are the obstacles. Talk yourself through it. Say "No matter what, I love God. He is always there for me, even when I cannot see it or do not believe it." Allow your faith to reconcile what you know with what you've seen. What others have seen is not what you have seen and it never will be, no matter how you write it. By all means, learn from the experiences of others, but do not forget that you have your own experiences, and there is a reason that they are the way they are.
(I was writing this for myself as much as anyone, so I hope you'll forgive me if this sounds critical.)
So you don't think any of this angel and demon stuff is merely stories, fables, legends and religious claptrap passed down for centuries.
Does it not state quite clearly in the christian bible that heaven is within you? As in inside you? And all around you? Therefore makes no sense when heaven is a state of being why on earth there should be these mythical angels and demons unless we ourselves make them up
And you know this to be true how exactly? Are you privy to the higherarchy of heaven?
Originally posted by jhill76
reply to post by phyllida
So you don't think any of this angel and demon stuff is merely stories, fables, legends and religious claptrap passed down for centuries.
No, angels and demons is what man classifies for above, not what truly is, in the unseen.
I will not edit what I have written here, I will add on: Yes, the angels and demons is mainly stories that have been passed down, because man still does not understand what above truly and accurately does.
Does it not state quite clearly in the christian bible that heaven is within you? As in inside you? And all around you? Therefore makes no sense when heaven is a state of being why on earth there should be these mythical angels and demons unless we ourselves make them up
I do not follow religion, I will not be able to speak from a Christian standpoint. But, the kingdom of heaven is inside of you via way of the Holy Spirit, not the actual physical place of heaven.
And you know this to be true how exactly? Are you privy to the higherarchy of heaven?
I am privy, yes.edit on 7-1-2013 by jhill76 because: (no reason given)edit on 7-1-2013 by jhill76 because: (no reason given)
I do not follow religion, I will not be able to speak from a Christian standpoint. But, the kingdom of heaven is inside of you via way of the Holy Spirit, not the actual physical place of heaven
Yes, the angels and demons is mainly stories that have been passed down, because man still does not understand what above truly and accurately does.
You say you cannot speak from a christian/religious standpoint and yet you refer to heaven, holy spirit,angels & demons which are reglious in themselves! So that makes little sense to me as clearly you do follow religion and its basic tenets.
Who are you to state that only you understands and no-one else?
Would you mind clarifying this point please? In particular the statement "what above truly and accurately does"? What does that mean what it does???? And what are you referring to by above?
What is it with human beings that makes them want to appear to be far more than they actually are?