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[LTM]

Because Of Love

December 9, 2012— byAnne Cetas

Our Daily Bread Radio is hosted by Les Lamborn

Read: Luke 2:1-7

[Mary] brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger.—Luke 2:7

Bible in a Year:
1 Timothy 1-3

I received some nice Christmas gifts last year—ski pants, a bracelet, and a Kindle reader. But what I enjoyed the most were the gifts of time with people: playing with nine grandnephews and grandnieces from out of state; having a niece and her husband and their 18-month-old daughter attend our church’s Christmas Eve service with us; visiting with a retired co-worker and his wife who are suffering with some health issues; celebrating the season with long-time friends; reading the Christmas story with loved ones. These were all special gifts because of the love we share.

God the Father, because of love, sent a gift to this world 2,000 years ago. Jesus was wrapped in swaddling cloths and laid in a manger (Luke 2:7). The shepherds knew He was an amazing gift because an angel announced His birth to them in the middle of the night while they were in their fields (vv.8-14). They rushed to see Him and then couldn’t help but share the news of this Gift with others (vv.16-17). Yet many later rejected Him, and He was crucified for our sins and buried. But He rose from the tomb and now offers salvation to all who receive Him.

Thank You, God, for the Gift You gave—because of love.
Because of love God sent His SonFrom heaven’s throne to earthTo rescue us from sin and death—A Gift of priceless worth!—Sper
God’s gift to the world is the life-giving Savior

[4GVN]

Clay wrote:

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They had the Book of Tobit inside their Bible.
You're telling me that - although the Jews considered the Bible the pinnacle object; most Holy book on Earth; whatever is in the pages of the Book is considered the Word of God- yet Tobit was only mixed in with it somehow? Not part of their Cannon.
Also, do you realize different Jewish communities had different Canons.
The early Christians also had their own Canon.
And Luther removed some of those books at the expense of his soul.

We are talking about the 'Dead Sea Scrolls'. They did not find a 'bible'. You really need to try to learn something of the subject if you wish to try to defend a particular view.

[LTM]

Planned Deception Or Ignorant Deception
In the Garden of Eden Satan deceived Eve with cunning ingenuity. "Gen 3:4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:" Then with elusiveness Eve deceived her own beloved husband without knowing what she was doing. "Gen 3:6 ---, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat." Even today, Satan deceives his followers and they in turn deceive other people. Same as Eve deceived Adam; most of these people deceive their own loved ones without knowing what they are doing.

Satan told Eve that they will not die. He also said that they will become like God if they disobey him. Even now the false preachers are doing the same thing. They are preaching to the people that they are saved from hell (meaning that they will not be punished, or they will not die a spiritual death), while they continue to live in sin (disobedience to God).

They misinterpret the meaning of grace as a special privilege which is given to those who claim the name of Jesus Christ for their salvation. But the grace of God is given to the obedient believers in order to overcome sin. Grace is the power of Lord Jesus Christ that rest upon a believer in order to strengthen him/her at the weak point of the believer. "2 Cor 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." But the grace of God is neither a license to continue in sin nor a guarantee of admission to heaven.

They are false workers come under the pretence of good godly workers. "2 Cor 11:13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works." Some of them are possessed by Satan. They purposely twist the Word of God and lie to the people as Satan lied to Eve. Some of them are like Eve, without knowing they serve the cause of Satan. God says that their end will be destruction.

They do not know "the Salvation according to the Bible." They preach false deceptive salvation. "2 Pet 2:18 For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error. 19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage."

Sorry I didn't get the author's name.

[LTM]

confrinting with the word wrote:

who="preston"here are two others who said that you are a liar.
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Dust Storm wrote:
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LOL..Regina good to see you are ok.:-) Yea she most certainly did impy very smugly. I dont recall the exact words, but wasn't she supposedly hiding behind a curtain originally where she thought she couldnt be seen? ROTFL Nothing implied there at all. Now she just stepped into an adjacent room. ;0
LOL, glad to see you're laughing 'cause I've been doing the same. You're right, it originally was a curtain, now it's an adjacent room. I'm surprised she didn't furtively glance around before guzzling and then let out a giggle or two as she stumbled back out. I can see it all now!
NOW WANT ME TO FIND THE POST THAT THEY ARE REFERRING TO. THAT YOU MADE. iGUESS THE BURDEN OF PROOF WAS EASY FOR ME TO FIND.LOL
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You didn't quote me. Trying to prove me a liar by someone who said, "I don't recall her exact words...but WASN'T she...?"
"he that loveth and MAKETH a lie..."
KM
KM

KM you have nothing to prove to Preston or anyone else.
nor does your husband. Preston couldn't find fault so he dragged Regina into this hoping she could. I hope Regina is smart enough to realize that Preston is just trying to use her .

[Hermeneutics Smutics]

LTM wrote:

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Herme, I didn't read Orvilles comment to Preston that is why I didn't comment on it.
In all honesty Herme alot of nasty stuff has been said by all of us, myself included to others on here.
He has been perscuting Orville, and confrintig and his wife, about things that happen eons ago, dragging up trash from the past, and posting their personal life on this board.
Sooner or later people will strike back and if Orville said that, it wasn't right but hey Preston has reaped the fruits of his labour.
He has spread nothing but Malice, and strife on here, about everyone, he can't help himself.
My post today wasn't direct at him personally, but he took it personal why Herme??
What come off our tongue, is what is buried in our hearts,
James 3 warns us to tame our tongues, I wonder how many men and woman have taken a tongue lashing from Preston, and made to feel less then a worm.
I see no love, or forgiveness in Preston which are the gifts of the Holy Spirit Herme, yet he claims he is anointed to preach Gods word, yet he bears no good fruit.
WHICH IS LOVE, FORGIVENESS, JOY , PEACE.
Yet he try's to recruits others to agree with him in his quest to spread strife, and malices, and discord, even with those he has spoke against before he started on me.
He started on me because I happen to agree with a post someone he didn't like wrote.
Someone he was at odds with, and now is friends with probably.
Who knows.
Just because we don't comment on something that someone has said doesn't mean we argee with what ones says.
Every day is a new day Herme another chance to start over.
To be grateful for God's Grace and Mercy, to wake up and remember everything bad thing from the day before is just to much for one person to hold in their mind, but to remember it from years ago wow . Makes a person ill after awhile Herme.

LTM, You are right about all of us posting things here that go against what we are supposed to be.I know I have done this.Try to get back to posting what you usually do about the Word and Christ.I for one appreciate those posts.

[Hermeneutics Smutics]

TheBlackSheep wrote:

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I visited several sites from where you stole your materiel. I say stole because you, like so many others 'christians' didn't give credit to the authors you take from.
I noticed that a lot of them started out with something like: " The commands were given by Moses", purposely leaving out, "And God spake all these words, saying,"Now these are the judgments which thou shalt set before them."
moses did not make up these laws, your god did and god never rescinded them. jesus told you not to remove on jot or tittle from the law.
Side note: I noticed that you like to yell, too. There is no need to yell.

I truly do not understand you. I went through all that for you. I wanted to answer what you asked. Yelling? I klnow I used headings in caps.Sometimes my caps stick. If I was angry with you I would have not gone through that trouble.I really did take the time for you and do not understand why you come back with attacks. I will know not to do that for you next time. thought you were sincere.Also I do not need to steal. I have written many academic papers when I have used the format for citing resource material. I did not know this site was so academic.Aslso I usually paraphrase and rewrite what I find. It seems to me you do not have a sincere heart. Thats ok. I have learned from my experience.
It is very clear what Christ said.He said it in His own words and I quoted Him. If you dismiss Peter, Paul, or anyone else as legitimate carriers of Christ's message then that is another issue altogether.You are hardly a student of Mosaic law or hristian theology.I thought that I gave you a very thorough exposition of both.I will not be mean spirited in return.I wil continue to study and learn.

[Hermeneutics Smutics]

TheBlackSheep wrote:

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Why do you quote paul? Didn't god and jesus give proper advice?

This is quite a intriguing way to make an argument.A teacher (Christ)teaches his immediate followers with the explicit purpose of carrying His teachings into the world.He commissions tham. At the time of His ascension no less. His disciples accept Paul. But the disciples and Paul say things which contradict ones argument. Therefore go to a last resort. Does the Bible say that Christ said it out of His own mouth?hich is really an argument that they wrote down in the Bible eveything that Christ ever said.
And an argument against what the Bible says whuich is that Christ commissioned them to carry what he taught into the world.Now we are far from logic and analytical thinking which is supposed to be the atheist's strength.

[Clay]

4GVN wrote:

<quoted text>We are talking about the 'Dead Sea Scrolls'. They did not find a 'bible'. You really need to try to learn something of the subject if you wish to try to defend a particular view.

I think you're wrong. You should try putting down the propaganda pamphlets and picking up some actual historical records.

I will agree, they didn't find a Bible like the one you have sitting on your end table.(duh)

Parts of the Books of Tobit and Sirach were found amongst the other Old Testament writings found in the cave.

Listen, as Im sure you know, there was no official Jewish canon until 100 AD. And that was only done so in response to the growing Christian influence. The official Jewish Canon did not include the 7 books we have - because the Jews were looking to distance themselves from Christians. Its safe to say the Apostles considered the 7 books inspired as did some Jewish communities in the time of Jesus. As proof in the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Luther also wanted to distance himself from the Church. He succeeded in removing books from the Bible because he lied. People bought into his opinion that the Jews didn't have those 7 books in their canon. Of course, we know there was no Jewish canon until 70 yrs after Jesus died. Oops.

wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_sea_scrolls#Qumran_ca...

[Clay]

4GVN wrote:

<quoted text>We are talking about the 'Dead Sea Scrolls'. They did not find a 'bible'. You really need to try to learn something of the subject if you wish to try to defend a particular view.

One thing for certain 4gvn. Nothing presented to you will ever change your mind. You will not admit any error in your theology.

If we say the Jews around the time of Jesus had no official canon, you will simply plug your ears and believe they did. Your faith is formed by complete ignorance.
Ignorance doesn't wash your hands my friend.

Luther had no authority to dictate what was inspired and what was not. Your KJV is not the whole Bible as Christians should have - thanks to the wicked priest.

Did the Catholic Church add books to the Bible?

YES THEY DID.

They added 27 books to the Bible in the 4th century.

You accept the Church's authority to establish a Bible, but you later change the meaning of the Books and added titles and concepts that did not exist.

Your religion is so simple...you're shown evidence and you simply ignore it.
"no problem, Im going to Heaven no matter what"

Don't be so confident. Your sola fide is quite new. Its foreign to all known Christians prior to this man Luther. If that ain't alarming to you then nothing will be alarming.

[Clay]

TheBlackSheep wrote:

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Always trying to dodge the responsibility and blame. "Our holy, god selected, beautiful church is only as evil as you nasty, godless family." What a stupid thing to say.
As I said before, my family did not and has not covered up for a bad uncle. It has been proven that many in the rcc knew what was going on and tried to hide it.

Most families cover up abuse. Its something that is hush hush and not talked about. Its been that way forever.

Again, don't accuse me of trying to dodge responsibility and blame. Im just pointing out the hypocrisy of the bigots.
They sensationalize this topic for personal gain. Then when we Catholics show them independent statistics showing this evil is actually LESS in our Church than any other institution, they accuse us of deflecting responsibility. THIS after we already stated to hang the guilty and imprison the ones who helped cover it up. Amazing but expected when considering who we're dealing with....Ignorant Bigots.

[Fun Facts]

confrinting with the word wrote:

who="hojo"
Preston is as much of a "child of God" as anyone else on this forum!!
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I've never said that preston was not a 'child of God'. Nor have I said that you are not a child of God. God is not willing that any should perish...and He will deal with each of us rightly because HE KNOWS OUR HEART.
KayMarie

Amen...

[confrinting with the word]

Anthony MN wrote:

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Debate? There is no debating with someone who fraudulently claims to speak for God. The only debate is how long you can last on this forum until your lies shame you into leaving or you have an epiphany and repent.

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Like I said before...

You are attempting you own personal inquisition...

I am protected by the constitution as well as my heavenly Father.

If you don't like my post you don't have to read them.

According to the word of God...

Salvation is received by faith...

No rituals

No hail Mary's

No Rosary

No involvement of saints,

No idols..

No confessional booths

none of the calisthenics or works that the Roman Catholic Church requires...

Just simply ..saved by grace through faith...

Eph_2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ,(by grace ye are saved;)

Eph_2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

________

Act_16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

Saved defined

SA'VED, pp. Preserved from evil; injury or destruction; kept frugally; prevented; spared; taken in time.

You would like to shut my wife and I up if you could...BECAUSE THE TRUTH IS THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO HEAR...

BUT...

My answer is the same as the EARLY Apostles was before the counsel

Act 4:17 But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.
Act 4:18 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

Act 4:19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

Act 4:20 -->For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. <--

[LTM]

Hermeneutics Smutics wrote:

<quoted text>LTM, You are right about all of us posting things here that go against what we are supposed to be.I know I have done this.Try to get back to posting what you usually do about the Word and Christ.I for one appreciate those posts.

I am glad you enjoy them, Herme I read them every day and for some reason they usually address what we are talking about on here.
Blessings Herme.

[LTM]

Hermeneutics Smutics wrote:

<quoted text>I truly do not understand you. I went through all that for you. I wanted to answer what you asked. Yelling? I klnow I used headings in caps.Sometimes my caps stick. If I was angry with you I would have not gone through that trouble.I really did take the time for you and do not understand why you come back with attacks. I will know not to do that for you next time. thought you were sincere.Also I do not need to steal. I have written many academic papers when I have used the format for citing resource material. I did not know this site was so academic.Aslso I usually paraphrase and rewrite what I find. It seems to me you do not have a sincere heart. Thats ok. I have learned from my experience.
It is very clear what Christ said.He said it in His own words and I quoted Him. If you dismiss Peter, Paul, or anyone else as legitimate carriers of Christ's message then that is another issue altogether.You are hardly a student of Mosaic law or hristian theology.I thought that I gave you a very thorough exposition of both.I will not be mean spirited in return.I wil continue to study and learn.

Amen.

[confrinting with the word]

confrinting with the word wrote:

<quoted text>
~~~
Like I said before...
You are attempting you own personal inquisition...
I am protected by the constitution as well as my heavenly Father.
If you don't like my post you don't have to read them.
According to the word of God...
Salvation is received by faith...
No rituals
No hail Mary's
No Rosary
No involvement of saints,
No idols..
No confessional booths
none of the calisthenics or works that the Roman Catholic Church requires...
Just simply ..saved by grace through faith...
Eph_2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ,(by grace ye are saved;)
Eph_2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
________
Act_16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Saved defined
SA'VED, pp. Preserved from evil; injury or destruction; kept frugally; prevented; spared; taken in time.
You would like to shut my wife and I up if you could...BECAUSE THE TRUTH IS THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO HEAR...
BUT...
My answer is the same as the EARLY Apostles was before the counsel
Act 4:17 But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.
Act 4:18 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
Act 4:19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.
Act 4:20 -->For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. <--

~~~

The Bible says..

1Jn_1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

No other requirements for salvation is needed...

after we receive Jesus Christ as out Lord and Savior...

we obey God's word

Which says..

Rom 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren,

by the mercies of God,

that ye present your bodies

a living sacrifice,

holy,

acceptable unto God,

which is your reasonable service.

Rom 12:2 And

be not conformed to this world:

but

be ye transformed

by the renewing of your mind,

that ye may prove what is that good,

and

acceptable,

and

perfect,

will of God.


Rom 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as

NOTE
God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

SALVATION CANNOT BE EARNED BY WORKS...

[Robert F]

TheBlackSheep wrote:

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Nope, not at all. There is no evidence of a god, so why would I believe in one? You, as in all belivers, try convince the world that there is at least one. I use the bible to prove that man created the religion.
You like Paul because Paul tells you that you do not have to follow god.
Why would a god majesty up laws for a small group of People? Laws that he knows they cannot follow. Then changet the laws for that same small group that he knows they cannot follow.. Then change the laws again for the rest of the world?
My role here is to show the world these flaws.
Think of it like this. Some supreme being makes some impossible laws for Buford, Wyoming, the rest of the country has no clue what is going on in Buford, Wyoming, therefore they cannot follow the laws and must be sent to hell. This supreme being decides to send someone to radically change his laws. What are the chances for belief? For thousands of years, these people were told to follow these laws and now a stranger is going to tell them something different? Still the rest of the country hasn't a chance, they haven't be given the laws again.
Does that make any sense to you? It shouldn't.
Then another guy comes along and changes all the laws again! The time the rest of the country is invited, but they are not given the son or the miracles, only the words of People they have been fighting with for thousands of years.
It is pretty silly, once you take a step back and examin would you have been taught to believe!

TBS

At last....

You write,"There is no evidence of a god, so why would I believe in one? You, as in all belivers, try convince the world that there is at least one. I use the bible to prove that man created the religion."

Answer: Because you deny the evidence, you deny God.
Belief in one God, is against the way human beings rule on this earth. Human rule is religion. Belief in One God, is Truth. So in part you are correct, the Bible proves man created religion, and the laws that arise out of them....

You write, "My role here is to show the world these flaws."

Answer: Sounds like a Napoleonic Complex....Your "logic" and reasoning skills are very simple( Originally, I tried to use logic, then philosophy with you, and you could only accuse me of redirecting issues, and IMHO you will do in the future with anyone. This proved to me the futility of writing on an educated level with you.), lack of knowledge of the Bible is shallow(You take out scriptures and use them as you see fit. Everyone sees it. But the argument goes away when you quote the Bible in the first place, as an Authority greater than your own....), and your understanding limited(Here I tried to communicate with you concerning faith. But your denial to enter in a discussion, merely displays the shakiness of your faith in a no-god system, view of the Universe, or whatever you believe....) In other words, "Stop trying to be like God, and tell people how to think. You obviously don't have the skills. And you are not Moses....

Finally I would commend you for having us self-examine our beliefs, it lends to our better understanding. You might try a bit of it on yourself....

[Sherlayne]

confrinting with the word wrote:

<quoted text>
~~~
Like I said before...
You are attempting you own personal inquisition...
I am protected by the constitution as well as my heavenly Father.
If you don't like my post you don't have to read them.
According to the word of God...
Salvation is received by faith...
No rituals
No hail Mary's
No Rosary
No involvement of saints,
No idols..
No confessional booths
none of the calisthenics or works that the Roman Catholic Church requires...
Just simply ..saved by grace through faith...
Eph_2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ,(by grace ye are saved;)
Eph_2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
________
Act_16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Saved defined
SA'VED, pp. Preserved from evil; injury or destruction; kept frugally; prevented; spared; taken in time.
You would like to shut my wife and I up if you could...BECAUSE THE TRUTH IS THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO HEAR...
BUT...
My answer is the same as the EARLY Apostles was before the counsel
Act 4:17 But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.
Act 4:18 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
Act 4:19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.
Act 4:20 -->For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. <--

Hi - I know we don't know each other well, but I think you are VERY smart and correct; I enjoy all your posts. Merry Christmas!

[confrinting with the word]

confrinting with the word wrote:

<quoted text>
~~~
The Bible says..
1Jn_1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
No other requirements for salvation is needed...
after we receive Jesus Christ as out Lord and Savior...
we obey God's word
Which says..
Rom 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren,
by the mercies of God,
that ye present your bodies
a living sacrifice,
holy,
acceptable unto God,
which is your reasonable service.
Rom 12:2 And
be not conformed to this world:
but
be ye transformed
by the renewing of your mind,
that ye may prove what is that good,
and
acceptable,
and
perfect,
will of God.
Rom 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as
NOTE
God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
SALVATION CANNOT BE EARNED BY WORKS...

~~~

SALVATION IS A FREE GIFT..

IT IS A REWARD FROM GOD..TO THE ONE THAT BELIEVES IN JESUS CHRIST AS HIS PERSONAL SAVIOR....BECAUSE OF GOD'S UNFAILING LOVE.. LOVE...

~~~

Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him:/GOD

for he that cometh to God must believe that he/GOD is,

and

that he/GOD is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him/GOD.

[hojo]

confrinting with the word wrote:

who="hojo"
Sorry KayMarie--but no one is "forced" to do accept celibacy in the Catholic Church!! Those whom God has "called" to His service to become priests do so "on their own--by their own choice and their own decision....... John 15:16 "You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you--to go and bear much fruit"..... You should know better than to criticize and interject your own "Protestant opinion" regarding those things that you "not only do not know ANYTHING about--nor do you understand!!
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More yes/no confusion. They 'choose', yes, because they don't have a choice. If they wish to follow the holy calling of ministry, they MUST 'choose' the rule of the CC.
KayMarie

In Paul's letter to the Corinthians 7:32-34, he writes: "In all that you do, I want you to be free from worry. An unmarried man can spend his time "doing the Lords work and thinking how to please Him. But a married man "cannot do that as well: because he has to think about his earthly responsibilities and how to please his wife. His interests are divided.(THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES BIBLICAL TEACHING FOR PRIESTS CELIBACY)---Verse 34--"It is the same with a girl who marries. She faces the same problem. A girl who is "not married" can devote herself full time in pleasing the Lord in all she is and does"! But a married woman must consider other things such as housekeeping and the likes and dislikes of her husband".(THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES BIBLICAL TEACHING AND REASON FOR SISTERS AND NUNS IN THE RELIGIOUS LIFE).Verse 35 I am saying this "to help you" and not to try to keep you from marrying, but to "help you" to serve the Lord best--"free as possible" to distract your attention from Him."
You see, KayMarie--all you have to do is "read the bible" and believe what is says regarding the Catholic Churches teaching for the religious life instead of "projecting" your own personal (non-catholic) opinion!!! God Bless!!!

[confrinting with the word]

who="TheBlackSheep"
19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

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Apples and oranges. Jesus didn't say that no one would BREAK one of the commandments. He said that NOT ONE 'dot or comma' of the commandments would FAIL.

People fail; God's Word DOES NOT FAIL.

KayMarie