http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php en-us Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:19:35 -0400 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:19:35 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss I always hear alot of people say "If its the Lord's/God's will". But you are absolutely correct on that and it is something I never thought about like that. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1660831601&title=let%E2%80%99s-truly-put-our-trust-in-god#comment-1660843175 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1660831601&title=let%E2%80%99s-truly-put-our-trust-in-god#comment-1660843175 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:19:35 -0400 wendi Yes Wendi, Many Christians use that term often. Ephesians 5:17 says for us to not be unwise, but to know what the will of God is. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1660831601&title=let%E2%80%99s-truly-put-our-trust-in-god#comment-1660843988 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1660831601&title=let%E2%80%99s-truly-put-our-trust-in-god#comment-1660843988 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:33:08 -0400 Mike When it comes to facing issues and trusting in The Lord. I find the best way to stay out of "IFy" territory is <br>A) Praise and glorify God for the blessings in my life <br>B) state my needs clearly to the Lord in prayer - be specific [Mike can relate I'm not very clear in communication] <br>C) Pray for the Gift of Patience and Understanding - of God's will <br>D) Be patient, be quiet in prayer and listen - God may be trying to tell me something <br>E) Whether my prayer is answered my way or not, give Thanks and Praise again because he always hears me and gives me the strength to endure <br>F) Meditate, what have I learned in the struggle and how can I grow in my spiritual life and how can I share what I've learned with others. <br> <br>D is still a struggle for me. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1660831601&title=let%E2%80%99s-truly-put-our-trust-in-god#comment-1660844329 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1660831601&title=let%E2%80%99s-truly-put-our-trust-in-god#comment-1660844329 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:38:49 -0400 Priscilla Yes. alot of people use the word "if". I try to catch myself when I start thinking like that because I know that when I do start thinking like that it definitely means I don't have trust in what He can do. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1660831601&title=let%E2%80%99s-truly-put-our-trust-in-god#comment-1660856777 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1660831601&title=let%E2%80%99s-truly-put-our-trust-in-god#comment-1660856777 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:06:17 -0400 Kimberly Great Discussions. Always great to share so we can continue to learn and grow. <br> http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1660831601&title=let%E2%80%99s-truly-put-our-trust-in-god#comment-1660920458 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1660831601&title=let%E2%80%99s-truly-put-our-trust-in-god#comment-1660920458 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:47:38 -0400 Mike I like Luke 18:25. Why,? Because it has always fascinated me on how Jesus used that term. I need you to go into that a little deeper so one can understand why a rich person can't get into heaven. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661096025 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661096025 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:33:45 -0400 Evelyn Mom, I will Look at Luke 18:25. that will be our subject for next week. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661097643 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661097643 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:00:43 -0400 Mike I like Mark 10:27. Why? It reminds me to not look at the physical circumstances around me. But to focus on God and his power. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661118998 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661118998 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 17:56:38 -0400 Kimberly Yes that is a good one too. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661121592 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661121592 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:39:52 -0400 Mike With God, all things are possible! http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661121650 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661121650 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:40:50 -0400 Mike Yes!! <br> http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661207004 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661207004 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:23:24 -0400 Kimberly God wants us to know that whatever burden we are going thru, it will never be too difficult for us to bear. Even in the worst day, we can find rest in Him. Sometimes it is hard for us to realize that or understand it. He gives us a peace only He can give to us thru our petitions and prayers. How on earth could Jesus be so calm in the Garden of Gethsemane knowing what was happening and he knew it would be leading to his suffering and death? I want to have that kind of trust in God. Jesus knew the strength in his prayers. God gave him peace. In every circumstance we need to trust God. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661216563 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661216563 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 21:02:43 -0400 Cindy 1st Corinthians chapter 10 verse 13 "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." God will never give us more than He knows we can handle. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661262633 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661262633 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:50:33 -0400 Mike I like Isaiah 41:10. No matter what you are going through, no matter how down and out you are, he will always be there whether it be to talk/pray to, or just to know he is there and that things will get better. Just knowing that will get you through anything. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661444708 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661444708 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:25:08 -0400 wendi Isaiah 41:10 "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Yep, that's a great one . http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661459687 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661089326&title=what-is-your-favorite-bible-verse-and-why#comment-1661459687 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:34:47 -0400 Mike Material riches can be a great blessing and used to bless many in need and do great things for God's work. But they can also be a trap. <br>The gospel of Luke teaches the danger of riches and how it changes and/or affects the hearts of believers. Paul warned greed and the desire to be rich can become types of idolatry. I feel our society uses brand names, etc as symbols of being "rich". Designer things promoted by famous people, clothing, handbags,shoes etc that elite/wealthy/famous people use that people want them because it makes them feel "the look of wealth" that goes to a 'heart' problem <br>like "keeping up with the Jones'" We want recognition and status because we sport certain objects to have an appearance of what? Being rich? Being important? We have to also guard our hearts from those feelings. It is much easier for a poor man to leave everything and follow God.. why? Cuz he has less to lose. Now a rich man, referring to verse 22 Jesus says <br>sell everything and give it to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven, come and follow me... And he was sad because he was wealthy. He had just stated all he had done in his life and followed the commandments, but when Jesus said that, was it because he was shocked Jesus would ask him to do that, or was that kind of truth for salvation hard to believe, or is it hard to miss the truth when delivered straight and matter of fact? The man believed enough of who Jesus was to ask how to get that salvation, but didn't like Jesus' answer. And Jesus could see that even a rich man had a hard time giving up his fortune for what God offered. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661689923&title=why-is-it-hard-for-a-rich-man-to-get-into-heaven#comment-1661735130 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661689923&title=why-is-it-hard-for-a-rich-man-to-get-into-heaven#comment-1661735130 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 21:05:30 -0400 Cindy Something to ponder....(not my own words but took it from Bishop Barron's Sunday homily)....If Jesus stood before you today and asked you to follow him, would your tomorrow look any different than your yesterday? What do we hold of value above following the Lord. Now let me use my "I" statements. What do I hold of value above following and doing the Lord's work? http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661689923&title=why-is-it-hard-for-a-rich-man-to-get-into-heaven#comment-1661769586 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661689923&title=why-is-it-hard-for-a-rich-man-to-get-into-heaven#comment-1661769586 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 06:39:46 -0400 Priscilla Cindie and Priscilla, both great views. I believe we try to make value of what other people see us instead of the value in what God sees us. I think we try so hard for everyone else to have the "wow that guy really has it all" view of us instead of realizing that God has already given us everything according to His riches. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661689923&title=why-is-it-hard-for-a-rich-man-to-get-into-heaven#comment-1661778761 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661689923&title=why-is-it-hard-for-a-rich-man-to-get-into-heaven#comment-1661778761 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:12:41 -0400 Mike I agree with all he comments. People look at the outward man but God looks at the inward man. It's okay to have nice things but we should never let those things be our God or Idol. You will never see a U-haul following a hearse. So, yes, the question that Priscilla states, What do "I" hold of value above following and doing the Lord's work? http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661689923&title=why-is-it-hard-for-a-rich-man-to-get-into-heaven#comment-1661896531 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661689923&title=why-is-it-hard-for-a-rich-man-to-get-into-heaven#comment-1661896531 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:55:31 -0400 Kimberly Sam once asked me a couple of years ago when we were living in the house close to mom, "Mom, why dont you get a bigger house". I told him "We dont need one and would he rather me spend all my money on a huge house or spend what we have and have money left over to go places and do things". I am trying to teach him young that we dont need big and fancy things and all it does is bring unwanted attention to ourselves. I dont make alot of money but I sure have all that I need. Cindy you were spot on in your response. It amazes me how many people you see that always have to have the newest IPhone, a new car every 2 years, etc. These things do not value your life or your relationship with God. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661689923&title=why-is-it-hard-for-a-rich-man-to-get-into-heaven#comment-1661972519 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1661689923&title=why-is-it-hard-for-a-rich-man-to-get-into-heaven#comment-1661972519 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:01:59 -0400 wendi So why can we NOT hate our enemies?? Our enemies try to destroy us by their actions. I don't think praying for our enemies does us a world of good. Do they even deserve our prayers? So is it a sin if we hate(a powerful word)our enemies? After all, we're not perfect. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662293431&title=what-is-love#comment-1662305743 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662293431&title=what-is-love#comment-1662305743 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 11:35:43 -0400 Evelyn Matthew 5:44 very clearly says to love, bless and do good to our enemies. Ephesians 4:32 "and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." <br>If we have hate in our hearts, will will not be able to forgive those who have done wrong to us. <br> <br>Matthew 6:14 <br>"For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:" <br> <br>Matthew 6:15 <br>"but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." <br> <br>We need to pay very close attention to Matthew 6:15. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662293431&title=what-is-love#comment-1662389431 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662293431&title=what-is-love#comment-1662389431 Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:50:31 -0400 Mike God is LOVE. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Even those who Hate God, he still sacrificed His Son for them. HE still gave, and is a blessing to them. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662293431&title=what-is-love#comment-1662392844 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662293431&title=what-is-love#comment-1662392844 Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:47:24 -0400 Mike Forgiving (with love) does not mean that what happened to us by someone else is OK or that we continue to allow abuse of this kind to continue. We simply refuse to allow ourselves to become consumed by how others have treated us. We love because God loves, and our goal is to become "little" Christs to others in this world. To love someone (quoting Bishop Robert Barron) is to 'Will their ultimate good' and what can be better than God himself? So we pray that our enemies have a sincere conversion of heart and turn to God. We may never know here on earth, how loving another person will affect their life or human history, and so we do it anyways. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662293431&title=what-is-love#comment-1662465216 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662293431&title=what-is-love#comment-1662465216 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 07:53:36 -0400 Priscilla All you can do is to pray that your enemies will change their ways. I dont think you need to pray all the time for them. Just maybe that one time after they do you wrong. It is not good to hold grudges if someone does you wrong. Say a prayer and move on and make sure they are not a part of your life anymore. You are to love everyone. I don't think that God intended it to be you going up to them and saying it. I think it means more of "Don't be ugly to them and don't be evil back to them" That saying of 2 wrongs don't make a right. It is difficult to not hold a little resentment towards someone. I am even guilty of that and try to do my best. I just prefer not to have them in my life and problem is solved. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662293431&title=what-is-love#comment-1662564198 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662293431&title=what-is-love#comment-1662564198 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:23:18 -0400 wendi Wow, does this one hit home... Just had my supposed "best friend and neighbor" throw accusations against me of things I did not say, and then refused to answer my calls or open the door to talk to me. And is now trying to turn my neighbors against us with her bad <br>talk about me. After calming myself down, I responded to her message and accusations and broke each one down describing the conversation and my response and asked how she could even come up with what she said and told her she knows she is wrong.... I was heartbroken she would do this to me and just couldn't understand... But you know what, I have just prayed for her. She's wrong, and she knows it. And God knows I didnt say those things. <br>That's where I get my peace and forgiveness for her. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662293431&title=what-is-love#comment-1662667114 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662293431&title=what-is-love#comment-1662667114 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:58:34 -0400 Cindy 2 Corinthians 5:7 We walk by faith, not by sight. <br>Faith is defined as "complete trust or confidence in something or someone" The power of faith is that we obey even when we cannot see the end. We have to believe God will take care of us even tho we cant see what or where he is taking us in our good times and bad times. God always knows whats best for us. We cant see the works he has going on for us, we have to trust what he is doing. <br>Look at the faith Shadrach, Meshach & Abed Nego had!!! Would we have that? Looking at sure death in a fiery furnace? I think today society has so many distractions that take us away from God, faith, etc... many have lost hope and faith because so many bad things do happen on a regular basis. Our faith should be based on what the future has for us.... the final fulfillment of Gods promises, the 2nd coming of Christ, new heavens and earth. Hebr 13:14 "For we do not have an enduring city, but are looking for the city that is to come" <br>Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith. We just have to take Him at His word. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662901992&title=faith#comment-1662928306 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662901992&title=faith#comment-1662928306 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 16:31:46 -0400 Cindy Great Cindie, I purposely did not include 2nd Corinthians 5:7 being most people use that as the basis of the subject. I figured someone would respond with that. We have to quit relying on our own and truly trusting what God has for us. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662901992&title=faith#comment-1662995260 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662901992&title=faith#comment-1662995260 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:07:40 -0400 Mike When I read what you wrote Mike, a comment I hear alot and have said myself is "Things happen for a reason and only God/Jesus knows why" You have to have faith that a reason something in your life has not happened is because God did not allow it. You have to have faith and understand that there is a purpose or reason why it did not happen. It should not discourage you from having faith. You must be patient and understand that there are other forces at work to get you to that end result you are seeking. http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662901992&title=faith#comment-1663255936 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662901992&title=faith#comment-1663255936 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:32:16 -0400 wendi I agree with all the comments. We are to walk by Faith and not by sight. It is easy to want to give up hope because we do not see with our physical eyes an answer to prayer or an answer to our circumstances. Sometimes, the smallest things get answered immediately but then the bigger things in our lives take much longer. I have to keep faith that God does know His plan and to rely solely on Him. Having that faith and trusting Him with all areas of my life. I am learning to tell God that I trust Him and will not take matters into my own hands. I ask myself the question frequently..."do I want to do things my way or have Faith in God and let Him do things His way?" <br> http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662901992&title=faith#comment-1663499378 http://secfootball.net/bible/bible_study.php?entry_id=1662901992&title=faith#comment-1663499378 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 07:09:38 -0400 Kimberly