Not By Works

[OneOfHis]

Thank you for sharing that with me. I only see the argumentative, gossiping spirit of the self-righteous Pharisees.

Self righteous would describe someone who sees themselves as righteous because of self.... Their actions and values and morals....


That could not describe anyone who says Jesus is righteous and I need His righteousness which is by faith... (without merit)

 

[CherieR]

If I had to guess it may just be because it is the same water (i assume they "bless" batches opposed to just use fresh tap water daily.....) sitting out.... not only can it stagnate but alllll the people just dip their hands in it...

Oh wow.

 

[OneOfHis]

Oh wow.

I don't fully remember what it was like in the catholic churches I went to long ago.... but I do remember putting the "holy" water on myself in the wrong pattern🤔

 

[CherieR]

I don't fully remember what it was like in the catholic churches I went to long ago.... but I do remember putting the "holy" water on myself in the wrong pattern🤔

What is the wrong pattern?

 

[OneOfHis]

What is the wrong pattern?

uh oh.... i forgot again..😬

thats .... 2 rosaries and a handstand


lol jp they were polite about it


but i think its head then left shoulder right shoulder?🤔

 

[Melach]

You know some medical students did an analysis of different places where germ and viruses fester ie., bathrooms, public handrails, doorknobs and they also tested holy water ...holy water was the most germ filled place of them all....to be avoided at all costs.

I told this to R.Catholic once to make a point about traditions etc. , they were not impressed ....and I am sure they thought I was a heretic.

Maybe it is our resident troll.

i got a disgusting true story. i never used to wash my hands ever. never ever. only in the shower. i didnt get sick anymore often than anyone else. didnt seem to make any difference.

i still dont wash my hands unless i do something like cook food or something crazy like that.

 

[Melach]

I don't fully remember what it was like in the catholic churches I went to long ago.... but I do remember putting the "holy" water on myself in the wrong pattern🤔

this is something that should wake up any catholics reading this. where does all this stuff come from? holy water, rosaries, hail marys, asking people beyond the grave to incercede for you, mother of God, penance, re-sacrificing of Christ, the pope, statues, golden palaces and relics. << none of those are found in the bible as something that happens in the new testament church. not in any church did any of this ever happen and i know that if any jews in the time of Jesus would see whats going on in there they would call it idolatry very fast.

 

[VCO]

I think the 3rd chapter of James is a treatise on faith and works.

WHAT, you do not want to quote JAMES 2:10 ?

 

[OneOfHis]

i got a disgusting true story. i never used to wash my hands ever. never ever. only in the shower. i didnt get sick anymore often than anyone else. didnt seem to make any difference.

i still dont wash my hands unless i do something like cook food or something crazy like that.

You do after you use the rest room right?

 

[dcontroversal]

God only withdraws His grace from the wicked, so those who are right with God need never fear as you say. The physically wicked are easy to spot, but the spiritually wicked, including the false cults, are not so easily discerned.

Wrong again Jesus devaluer.....!

Where sin abounds GRACE ABOUNDS THE MORE....WRITTEN UNTO THE SAVED....you should try faith into Jesus instead of yourself anf your false religion

 

[EleventhHour]

I think Trolls hope Christians go at one another like this. Even when a Christian is going after that one that poses as a Christian and actually is the Troll. Having to do I think with the admonition of our Lord that we love our neighbors as ourselves, and also love those who do bad unto us. Like unto goading , the Troll likes to see how many buttons they can push to make all those teachings of Jesus get cast aside so that we show in our words we don't love the Trolling kind. Instead we tire quickly of their efforts, and just wish them gone.

Then again, could one who commits to trolling Christians actually know what love is? Is trolling an example of them loving themselves more than to do that?

Maybe Trolls are God's opportunity for us to practice what He preached.

He certainly challenges me to practice, practice, practice, in that way. When I fail I just tell Jesus, it could be because I feel sorry that their bridge is so lonely without them.
)Sorry Lord, I thought that was funny(​

Rest assured I am not a troll, now some may have accused me of being a trollop back in the day...

...but I can I assure you...
that was only hearsay, speculation, gossip and innuendo

 

[dcontroversal]

Hell is not a gift

its earned

you still have a lot to learn.

Israel is still Gods chosen.

he just let foreigners live in their land because of their sin.

his gifts are irrevocable..

He needs to actually trust Jesus by faith before he can even begin to learn anything

 

[dcontroversal]

Glad to hear it. I came to Jesus and asked him into my heart. I was only a child at the time. My father told me Satan would flee away if Jesus was there and ever since I have been trying to live a life that pleases Him. i.e. pressing to the mark. I sometimes fail but God is gracious. A childlike faith is all that is needed. Blessings.

Vacillate <---look it up You just said above God yanks grace from believers......

 

[EleventhHour]

If I had to guess it may just be because it is the same water (i assume they "bless" batches opposed to just use fresh tap water daily.....) sitting out.... not only can it stagnate but alllll the people just dip their hands in it introducing new sorts of germs...


Just my guess though...😅

Exactly right.

 

[dcontroversal]

Scripture please.

Romans out of context is what he will give you

 

[EleventhHour]

Thank you for sharing that with me. I only see the argumentative, criticising, gossiping spirit of the self-righteous Pharisees.

Then you are seeing wrong.
Do you believe in truth?

 

[Whispered]

Rest assured I am not a troll, now some may have accused me of being a trollop back in the day...

...but I can I assure you...
that was only hearsay, speculation, gossip and innuendo

Rest assured, I was not referring to you in any way. And I apologize and ask you to forgive me if my words in my prior post hurt your feelings thinking I was talking about you. I was speaking generally to the issue of Trolling, as that has come into this thread. And then the back and forth among members in that regard is what prompted me to post about that issue itself.

 

[EleventhHour]

Rest assured, I was not referring to you in any way. And I apologize and ask you to forgive me if my words in my prior post hurt your feelings thinking I was talking about you. I was speaking generally to the issue of Trolling, as that has come into this thread. And then the back and forth among members in that regard is what prompted me to post about that issue itself.

Oh Whispered I was just having fun with words troll and trollop.

I absolutely know you were not speaking about me.
Do I still get to have soup?

 

[Whispered]

Oh Whispered I was just having fun with words troll and trollop.

I absolutely know you were not speaking about me.
Do I still get to have soup?

Two dolla!

 

[Melach]

God does not take His grace back because it is irrevocable, but He does and will remove His grace and give it to another.