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Originally Posted by Peter Debelak
I just saw this, so sorry for the delay in response.
That said, I really don't know what point you are making. What meaningful comparison is there between the God who created me - and who now, having lived a human life, died and resurrented, indwells me - and a leader of a human government are you attempting to make?
As far as the story from Acts 19: yes, there is a danger of trying to "approximate" God's power - seeing and mimicing, rather than acting on faith. In my view, such attempts come from a presumed "I know god" rather than a humble seeking Him, which issues in power.
WOuld you care to elaborate on your short, ambiguous comments? I'm interested and listening...
Grace to you,
Peter
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The thread was about this verse in Galatians: 4:9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?
The hiccup refers to Paul starting by saying that they knew God, but then he crosses that out and trumps it saying "or rather are known of God". My point is that "being known of God" trumps claiming to "know God". If you don't like the human example, I think the example with the sons of Sceva is a fair example "Jesus I know and Paul I know but who are you?"