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Originally Posted by UntoHim
David, But have we Christians been called out to be separate FROM EACH OTHER? I don't believe so. I think an objective search and study of the New Testament would show us just the opposite. We can start with the words of the Lord Jesus - "That they may be one as we are one". Yes, this is a "mystical" oneness to be sure, but there is a very real and tangible practicality to this oneness. The apostle Paul got really practical with the Corinthians: "If the foot says, 'Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body', it is not for this reason any the less a part of the body." (1Cor 12:15)
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Actually, I see nothing "mystical" at all about our oneness. But it is spiritual and the things of the spirit are spiritually discerned. Paul tells us that the natural DOES NOT RECEIVE the things of the Spirit. Oneness is such a thing to be sure. But not only can they not be received, they also CAN NOT KNOW THEM. This verse has been with me for decades now (1 Cor. 2:14).
My prayer is for the many who walk in worldly wisdom of right and wrong, good and evil to be able to enter into the spirit and partake of the Life tree; such partaking demands the stretching forth of the HAND and RECIEVING.
James tells us. be you doers (greek - poietes. from which we get our word "poetes) What in the SPIRIT is he talking about? the world would say something like, be like Jesus! or do good! or maybe, be a good christian! all of these things are merely more tree of good and evil fruits. And just ask yourself if you give it even a thought to try to think about my question, ask yourself, Is my answer a "good and evil" or "right and wrong" type answer? because if it is then the SPIRIT is missed in it; the Spirit is life. Jesus died for even the ungodly to give them life.
I am Elijah and I am the FOOT in the body here, but because I am not the head or the hand here. I am banned as a member.
WILL YOU PLEASE LET THIS POST POST HERE... do you really think you do not need me?