Richard Mansel 3:37 pm on 2010-03-25
Tags: authority ( 43 ), bible ( 272 ), truth ( 160 )

Once we are loosed from Biblical authori…

Once we are loosed from Biblical authority, we find it very easy to mistake our beliefs for God’s.

Ron 5:15 pm on 2010-03-25

This is definitely the case!

“I think God…” or something like “I don’t think God…”

When a person begins a sentence or incorporates this sentiment anywhere within the sentence, then we know more about that person’s knowledge of the Lord’s will than they wanted to be known.

Would it not be better to say, “The Scriptures says…”
Richard Mansel 5:17 pm on 2010-03-25

Thought-provoking, Ron.
Richard Hill 10:11 pm on 2010-03-25

Richard and Ron, you have zeroed in on the hearts of men. Well said.

The most frequently heard “I think God” statement at least for me is “I think God wants me to be happy.” People are usually referring to some kind of personal sinful situation.

They rationalize that a good God wants good things to happen to them. They also rationalize the direct clear command they are breaking is negated by this overriding principle.

To suggest the blessedness God promises comes to those who trust and obey seems to fall on deaf ears.
- sbradd 1:24 am on 2010-03-26
  
  Good words fellows. God is more concerned about our faithfulness (which He commands) than our happiness.
Richard Mansel 1:27 am on 2010-03-26

For what it is worth, here is an article of mine entitled, “God Wants Me to Be Happy!”

http://www.forthright.net/square_one/god_wants_me_to_be_happy.html

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