tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post7129157709743738468..comments2024-03-29T03:20:37.187-07:00Comments on TIME FOR REFLECTIONS: Are you invited to Jesus' Wedding?Victor S E Moubarakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-88409146950040780492017-10-16T10:18:58.898-07:002017-10-16T10:18:58.898-07:00You're so right Lulu. We do not enter Heaven t...You're so right Lulu. We do not enter Heaven through our good deeds. Be they helping the poor or giving large sums of money to charity. We cannot buy our way into Heaven. It is a FREE gift for all of us paid for by Christ.<br /><br />What we have to do is accept and love God and His Son Jesus, and live our lives as He would want us to do. Doing good unto others is using the talents and gifts He has given us to good effect and not just for our own good. And I know you do a lot of good works in your spare time.<br /><br />God bless you, Lulu.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-51329797590616728342017-10-16T10:04:33.623-07:002017-10-16T10:04:33.623-07:00We are doing a Bible Study on Freedom currently. ...We are doing a Bible Study on Freedom currently. It ties into this--it is a simple yet complex subject. "Not by works so that no man can boast." But we are given "Birthright Gifts" and what is our responsibility with those? It is a DEEP Subject!<br />Blessings!luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520683067915486215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-59072685820020459712017-10-16T09:01:09.425-07:002017-10-16T09:01:09.425-07:00I wish there were more two-way (or more) conversat...I wish there were more two-way (or more) conversations in these comments boxes. Usually people say something nice and leave it at that. Well ... at least I am not the only one reading my Blogs. Am I? Really! Am I? Now I am talking to myself !!!<br /><br />God bless you Ceil. Thanx for coming back to comment here.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-31444068995582991022017-10-16T08:04:33.387-07:002017-10-16T08:04:33.387-07:00Thank you Victor. I think it's wise to see the...Thank you Victor. I think it's wise to see the quote in the full fabric of Christ's words. It always seemed so harsh and mysterious, but I totally understand your view on it. <br />I love it when we learn from each other!<br />Blessings,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-96549513330440722017-10-15T22:47:21.806-07:002017-10-15T22:47:21.806-07:00Hello Ceil,
My view is that "Many are called...Hello Ceil,<br /><br />My view is that "Many are called but few are chosen" should be understood together with other of Jesus' sayings. For example "Not everyone who calls me 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only those who do what my Father in Heaven wants them to do" Matthew 7:21<br /><br />This, in my view, means many are called to God, many may respond by paying lip service only, but few turn their lives into real action and deeds for God. God has given us the wedding garments by way of the many talents we have. Are we using these gifts and talents to good use to help others less fortunate than us?<br /><br />God bless you and yours. Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-28232362912525487822017-10-15T14:59:38.150-07:002017-10-15T14:59:38.150-07:00Hi Victor! I remember feeling very badly for the w...Hi Victor! I remember feeling very badly for the wedding guest who was singled out for not dressing appropriately. And how about that line at the end of the passage? 'Many are called but few are chosen?' I'd like to hear your take on that someday.<br /><br />Fortunately, I did read about the tradition of providing the wedding garments, so then I understood. Of course, God wouldn't kick us out if we came with what we had. But if it's given to us?? Then it must be used.<br />Sunday blessings to you my friend,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.com