Dear Reader,
Good Morning!
Welcome to Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth. (B.I.B.L.E.).
We, as a society have accepted that there are instruction manuals for how-to projects like laying new tile on the floor or shower, how to work the I-pads, how to build a house or how to put a baby's stroller together, but many of us never thought (or have accepted) that there is a manual for human beings! If you want to be enlightened on this fact, this column is what you want to read!
In my B.I B.L.E. column, is where I show you the mysteries surrounding the truth that THERE IS A MANUAL that teaches the basic principles on how to be a better human being on all levels.
For example, this manual can teach you how to be a better parent, a better neighbor, a better husband, wife for instance. The manual I refer to, gives insight as to how to deal with every problem that you can imagine that would come your way or effect somebody else! As an illustration leading to proof of my point, let me ask you a few questions first.
1. Do you need to know how to properly deal with an enemy?
2. Are you having trouble in your marriage?
3. Do you have questions about Child rearing?
4. Do you have questions about whether or not God truly exist?
5. Do you have questions about Jesus' existence?
6. What are missionaries and why do we need them?
7. Do you have questions about Homosexuality,
if it is a spiritually correct and peaceful way of life?
8. Do you struggle with helping the poor and others in need?
9. Do you struggle with loneliness?
10. Do you struggle with lust, sexual issues?
11. Do you have questions about death?
Whether or not those specific questions directly effect you, I am going to show you that it is these types of every day concerns we find ourselves in need of help with! Remember, whether I described a problem that you are having or not having, there are SO MANY issues that we face, that I can't possibly write them all down! So, with those few questions as examples, I am trying to show you my main point. That there is an all encompassing manual that is set high and far beyond any manual or book that even Dr. Seuss could ever have written as to how we can live fully and successfully! I'm not talking about your average how to book touching on a single subject like finances or marriage. I am talking about the Holy Bible!
The Holy bible has been translated in hundreds of languages, in every widely used language known to man. Though many critics say meaning certainly has been lost, based on ancient biblical scroll studies, the basics of the Holy Bible still continues to prove to be most effective. It is still the most powerful and effective manual for human kind that there ever was! Because we have free wills, we have proven to have fickle behavior (even many of us who profess Christ). Even though we may change with the wind, the basic principles of Gods divinely inspired word has not changed and never will!
Now, as I have not forgotten the questions I've asked you, let me show you where you can begin to find the answers. Warning! Considering the kind of world we live in, these answers may not be pleasing to you, someone you know and respect. Many answers I show also won't come in agreement with what the world dictates! (I Thank God that he is wiser and more knowledgeable than we are!) I also say again that the Holy Bible was basically written with the use of many divinely inspired words by a God who has our best interests at heart.
I'll answer question by question according to the number of the question above. Please keep in mind that some of these topics have many biblical verses to them. I am only going to write out one or two for each question, but I will at least list all of the pertinent verses for you to look up on your own. And as I don't know everything, I have no doubt you may find other biblical verses (not talking about popular sayings, but sound biblical doctrine) on these subjects as well.
1. How to deal with enemies.
Scripture ~
Proverbs 25: 21-22
"If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head and the Lord will reward you.
Footnote: Proverbs 25: 21-22
**I used the Life Application Study Bible, New International Version
Tyndale House publishers, Inc. Wheaton,Illinois
God's form of retaliation is most effective and yet difficult to do. Paul (the writer of the book of Proverbs) quotes this proverb in Romans 12:19-21. In Matthew 5:44, Jesus encourages us to pray for those who hurt us. By returning good for evil, we are acknowledging God as the balancer of all accounts and trusting him to be the judge.
*More verses on enemies
Proverbs 24; 17
Matthew 5:44 (Love your enemies, and pray...)
Luke 6:27 (Love your enemy, do good unto them...)
Psalm 23:5 (In the presence of my enemies...)
......And so on.
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I WILL BE BACK TO CONTINUE ...
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