I think the idea is that at least they are forced to admit that they are doing it against your will, instead of being able to pretend that you said "yes".
I think the idea is that at least they are forced to admit that they are doing it against your will, instead of being able to pretend that you said "yes".
Spurgeon was talking about being more discerning about what you spend time reading - which has more value. In his case he was saying the Bible or God related writings have more value to a man than learning/reading Latin. And under THIS substack entry - if you submit to tyranny now about the vax, eventually they will own you and Bible reading (like in China) will be out. There can be but one god.
ThatтАЩs it, thoughтАФif there IS one God (and I say that there is evidence/logic to support that there is), then the wrongful declaration of evil men wonтАЩt change the Truth of it. It will only change the behavior of those who believe or donтАЩt believe that Truth. We need to find the courage to stand for the truths of God and not be afraid of the consequences (easy for me to sayтАФIтАЩm afraid, because those evil men are EVIL). But He promises to help us and He says, тАЬvengeance is Mine; I will repay.тАЭ So in the end, itтАЩs the knowing of the real Truth that will make the ultimate difference. It gives a framework that is more than ideological (because it is actually TRUE) for knowing when/why to stand, and hope that it does make a difference when we do stand. Otherwise, whatтАЩs the point? If beliefs are relative, then thereтАЩs no ultimate reason to stand for them. If there IS ultimate Truth, then standing for it is really the most important thing of all.
Thanks for all your patienceтАФI just canтАЩt help talking about God. Mainly because I care about and appreciate you all so much. You are so encouraging.
I think your reply encapsulated a lot of things rolling around my mind, but I could not put my finger on it. The it. I am a bit shaken by those evil ones too BTW, but I am also comforted by the promises of God. The evil ones manipulating this whole catastrophe they want to be your God. If they cannot cajole you, cannot bribe you they will threaten, "other" you and eventually, if you let them, put the boot to your neck. But never fear. We know who wins in the end. We will be in our white robes with him. He uses all things for His glory. We will stay strong in Him.
There indeed is ultimate truth. The Universe grinds inexorably toward it, slowly but certainly. And the Truth is the boundless love of the Infinite Creator and Eternal Upholder.
I think the idea is that at least they are forced to admit that they are doing it against your will, instead of being able to pretend that you said "yes".
Spurgeon was talking about being more discerning about what you spend time reading - which has more value. In his case he was saying the Bible or God related writings have more value to a man than learning/reading Latin. And under THIS substack entry - if you submit to tyranny now about the vax, eventually they will own you and Bible reading (like in China) will be out. There can be but one god.
ThatтАЩs it, thoughтАФif there IS one God (and I say that there is evidence/logic to support that there is), then the wrongful declaration of evil men wonтАЩt change the Truth of it. It will only change the behavior of those who believe or donтАЩt believe that Truth. We need to find the courage to stand for the truths of God and not be afraid of the consequences (easy for me to sayтАФIтАЩm afraid, because those evil men are EVIL). But He promises to help us and He says, тАЬvengeance is Mine; I will repay.тАЭ So in the end, itтАЩs the knowing of the real Truth that will make the ultimate difference. It gives a framework that is more than ideological (because it is actually TRUE) for knowing when/why to stand, and hope that it does make a difference when we do stand. Otherwise, whatтАЩs the point? If beliefs are relative, then thereтАЩs no ultimate reason to stand for them. If there IS ultimate Truth, then standing for it is really the most important thing of all.
Thanks for all your patienceтАФI just canтАЩt help talking about God. Mainly because I care about and appreciate you all so much. You are so encouraging.
I think your reply encapsulated a lot of things rolling around my mind, but I could not put my finger on it. The it. I am a bit shaken by those evil ones too BTW, but I am also comforted by the promises of God. The evil ones manipulating this whole catastrophe they want to be your God. If they cannot cajole you, cannot bribe you they will threaten, "other" you and eventually, if you let them, put the boot to your neck. But never fear. We know who wins in the end. We will be in our white robes with him. He uses all things for His glory. We will stay strong in Him.
+1 from a fellow traveler.
There indeed is ultimate truth. The Universe grinds inexorably toward it, slowly but certainly. And the Truth is the boundless love of the Infinite Creator and Eternal Upholder.
Whether or not a God exists, much evidence shows that Man alone or in groups, or his works, are a poor substitute.