David's Attitude Towards Scripture

[Christ Rose]

Some people (almost always the
unregenerate) refer to Christians as
"Bible bangers", in a derogatory way.
They try to associate the use of
Scripture with being evil. For example:

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On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:47:39 +1100,
Article:<uttnhs$1kn0u$***@dont-email.me>,
Michael Christ wrote:
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You have cited the example of David as
being typical of what God would have
preferred (a "man after God's own
heart"), over Solomon's request for
wisdom to judge the people.
Now then, what do you perceive to be
David's (a man after God's own heart)
attitude towards Scripture in Psalm 119?

No.
That is why the Lord said, "It is always the end of the matter (e.g., Job) that really matters."
There is no point in going any further, you have your way.
You don't get to pollute the white wall and just carry on your sinful way.
And I have to move on from you.
Thank you for your time.

========================

Michael cites David as being the type of
person we should imitate, because David
was a "man after God's own heart". Yet
when confronted with David's attitude
towards Scripture, what does he do? He
packs up and moves on, trying to equate
such an attitude with polluting the
"white wall", and carrying on in a
"sinful way".

"White wall"? What is that supposed to
mean? Is he referring to the
white-washed wall of Pharisaical
righteousness that puts the traditions
of man above the word of God?

He has cited David as an example of what
our attitude should be. How does that
claim compare to what we find in the
example of David? David's relationship
with the Word of God was one of daily
delight and devoted engagement.

Daily Delight

Psalm 119 not only illustrates the
multifaceted relationship David has with
the Word of God but also emphasizes his
regular, even daily, engagement with it.
The Psalm is punctuated with references
that reflect David's consistent and
ongoing interaction with God's laws and
decrees. Here are some verse references
that highlight this commitment:

1. Daily Meditation and Reflection

“Oh how I love your law! It is my
meditation all the day.” (Psalm 119:97,
ESV)

David speaks of his meditation on God's
statutes "all the day" (v. 97). This
indicates a continuous engagement, where
his thoughts frequently return to the
insights and wisdom found in the Word.

2. Constant Delight

“for I find my delight in your
commandments, which I love.” (Psalm
119:47, ESV)

His delight in God's testimonies is not
occasional but "as much as in all
riches" (v. 14). David values the Word
of God more highly than great wealth,
suggesting a consistent engagement over
fleeting pleasures or material gain.

3. Night Watches

“My eyes are awake before the watches of
the night, that I may meditate on your
promise.” (Psalm 119:148, ESV)

Even during the "night watches," David
uses this time to meditate on God's word
(v. 148), showing his dedication to
reflecting on Scripture outside of the
daily routines and responsibilities.

4. Persistent Prayer

“Open my eyes, that I may behold
wondrous things out of your law.” (Psalm
119:18, ESV)

David's prayers for understanding and
guidance are woven throughout,
indicating a regular dialogue with God
about His Word (v. 18). This verse
implies a continual seeking of insight
and illumination from the Scriptures.

5. Lifelong Obedience

“I will keep your law continually,
forever and ever,” (Psalm 119:44, ESV)

David's commitment to obey God's laws is
described as a lifelong pursuit (v. 44),
indicating an ongoing, regular
engagement with God's commandments.

6. Continuous Learning and Growth

“Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your
statutes!” (Psalm 119:12, ESV)

He seeks teaching from God's statutes
(v. 12), indicating a posture of
continuous learning and growth in
understanding the depths of God's Word.

7. Ever-present Hope

“You are my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in your word.” (Psalm 119:114,
ESV)

David's hope in God's word is described
as something that sustains him "all the
day" (v. 114). This ongoing hope points
to a constant reliance on the promises
found in Scripture.

8. Regular Recitation

“I will delight in your statutes; I will
not forget your word.” (Psalm 119:16,
ESV)

David commits to not forgetting God's
word (v. 16), suggesting a practice of
regular recitation or review to keep it
fresh in his mind and heart.

These references collectively show that
David's engagement with the Word of God
was not sporadic or confined to specific
occasions but was a regular, integral
part of his daily life. His approach
encompasses meditation, delight, prayer,
obedience, learning, hope, and
recitation, reflecting a holistic
engagement with Scripture that nourished
his soul, guided his actions, and
anchored his hope continually.

Devoted Engagement

Psalm 119 stands as the longest chapter
in the Bible, and it serves as a
profound testament to the
Psalmist's—traditionally understood to
be David—deep and multifaceted
relationship with God's Word. The Psalm,
structured as an acrostic poem using the
Hebrew alphabet, reveals David's
attitude toward the Scriptures through
various lenses. Let's explore these
dimension:

1. Reverence

“You have appointed your testimonies in
righteousness and in all faithfulness.”
(Psalm 119:138, ESV)

“Your testimonies are righteous forever;
give me understanding that I may live.”
(Psalm 119:144, ESV)

David demonstrates a profound reverence
for God's laws, precepts, and decrees,
recognizing them as perfect and holy (v.
138). This reverence is not born out of
obligation but out of a deep-seated
recognition of God's sovereignty and the
perfection of His Word. David sees God's
commands as a source of wisdom and life
(v. 144).

2. Love and Delight

“Oh how I love your law! It is my
meditation all the day.” (Psalm 119:97,
ESV)

“How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psalm
119:103, ESV)

Repeatedly, David expresses his love for
God's Word, finding joy and delight in
meditating on it day and night (v. 97).
This love surpasses a mere duty; it is a
heartfelt affection that treasures the
richness and beauty of God's
instructions above all worldly treasures
(v. 103).

3. Dependence

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a
light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105, ESV)

David acknowledges his utter dependence
on God's Word for guidance, strength,
and sustenance. He sees it as a lamp to
his feet and a light to his path (v.
105), a source of hope in times of
distress (v. 114). This reliance is not
just for knowledge but for the very
life-giving power that comes from being
aligned with God's will.

4. Obedience and Commitment

“I will keep your law continually,
forever and ever,” (Psalm 119:44, ESV)

“I incline my heart to perform your
statutes forever, to the end.” (Psalm
119:112, ESV)

Throughout the Psalm, David commits to
obeying God's statutes diligently (v.
44). His dedication to keeping God's
laws is not sporadic or conditional but
a lifelong commitment, indicating a deep
sense of responsibility and honor in
following God's ways (v. 112).

5. Trust and Faith

“then shall I have an answer for him who
taunts me, for I trust in your word.”
(Psalm 119:42, ESV)

“Let your steadfast love comfort me
according to your promise to your
servant.” (Psalm 119:76, ESV)

David's relationship with God's Word is
also characterized by trust and faith.
He believes in the promises of God
contained in the Scriptures, relying on
them as the sure foundation for life (v.
42). This trust leads him to follow
God's commands with confidence, knowing
that God is faithful to His Word (v.
76).

6. Reflection and Meditation

“I will lift up my hands toward your
commandments, which I love, and I will
meditate on your statutes.” (Psalm
119:48, ESV)

“I will meditate on your precepts and
fix my eyes on your ways.” (Psalm
119:15, ESV)

An essential aspect of David's attitude
is his commitment to meditating on God's
Word. He sees value in pondering God's
laws, precepts, and decrees, finding in
them wisdom, comfort, and guidance (v.
48). This meditation is not a mere
intellectual exercise but a deep,
contemplative process that shapes his
heart and mind (v. 15).

7. Petition and Hope

“Let your steadfast love come to me, O
LORD, your salvation according to your
promise;” (Psalm 119:41, ESV)

David frequently petitions God for
understanding, guidance, and protection
based on His promises in Scripture. His
hope is anchored in the truth of God's
Word, demonstrating a forward-looking
faith that anticipates God's faithful
actions in accordance with His revealed
will (v. 41).

In summary, David's attitude toward
God's Word in Psalm 119 is one of
devoted engagement. It encompasses
reverence (vv. 138, 144), love (vv. 97,
103), dependence (vv. 105, 114),
obedience (vv. 44, 112), trust (vv. 42,
76), meditation (vv. 15, 48), and hope
(v. 41). This comprehensive view
highlights the central role that
Scripture plays in the believer's
life—not merely as a set of rules, but
as the very breath of God that sustains,
guides, and nurtures the soul towards a
deeper relationship with Him.


--
Have you heard the good news Christ died
for our sins (†), and God raised Him
from the dead?

That Christ died for our sins shows
we're sinners who deserve the death
penalty. That God raised Him from the
dead shows Christ's death satisfied
God's righteous demands against our sin
(Romans 3:25; 1 John 2:1-2). This means
God can now remain just, while forgiving
you of your sins, and saving you from
eternal damnation.

--
Have you heard the good news Christ died
for our sins (†), and God raised Him
from the dead?

That Christ died for our sins shows
we're sinners who deserve the death
penalty. That God raised Him from the
dead shows Christ's death satisfied
God's righteous demands against our sin
(Romans 3:25; 1 John 2:1-2). This means
God can now remain just, while forgiving
you of your sins, and saving you from
eternal damnation.

On the basis of Christ's death and
resurrection for our sins, call on
the name of the Lord to save you:
"For "everyone who calls on the name
of the Lord will be saved."" (Romans
10:13, ESV)

https://christrose.news/salvation

[In the Name of Jesus]

Post by Christ Rose
Some people (almost always the
unregenerate) refer to Christians as
"Bible bangers", in a derogatory way.
They try to associate the use of
========================
On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:47:39 +1100,
========================

You have cited the example of David as
being typical of what God would have
preferred (a "man after God's own
heart"), over Solomon's request for
wisdom to judge the people.
Now then, what do you perceive to be
David's (a man after God's own heart)
attitude towards Scripture in Psalm 119?

No.
That is why the Lord said, "It is always the end of the matter (e.g.,
Job) that really matters."
There is no point in going any further, you have your way.
You don't get to pollute the white wall and just carry on your sinful way.
And I have to move on from you.
Thank you for your time.

========================
Michael cites David as being the type of
person we should imitate,

This fella is getting just as twisty and slithery as his bro Robert
Religion and off on his own polluted context.

They can't help it; it is their fallen nature to be self-deceived and to
go about to deceive.

Post by Christ Rose
because David
was a "man after God's own heart". Yet
when confronted with David's attitude
towards Scripture, what does he do?

QuipRose is really saying everyone should be imitating King David, but
that is his own sinner religionist terms.

Everyone should have a heart after God's own heart, and they can if they
are prepared to let go of their lives and surrender them to the Lord
Jesus Christ. This Quipper hasn't, obviously, because he is still
walking in his sin, still exchanging the truth for a lie-—that is what
sin is.

QuipRose puts his stinking filthy hands on the white wall (truth) as
though he is worthy to preach it; no sinner is worthy of anything
because he is a hypocrite.

Of course God would have preferred Solomon to ask for a heart for Him
like his father David did; how obvious is it?! What father wouldn't put
love first. What an ignorant, deluded self-religionist this QuipRose is!

He is just a rebellious shit-head who just wants his stubborn way in his
unrepentant sinner state, no matter what.

Well, he's got it! Look at his ways, know his ways, for they are the
epitome of Sinner Christendom and Phariseeism. They bible bang all day
long but do not know the Lord.





In the Name of Jesus




He

Post by Christ Rose
packs up and moves on, trying to equate
such an attitude with polluting the
"white wall", and carrying on in a
"sinful way".
"White wall"? What is that supposed to
mean? Is he referring to the
white-washed wall of Pharisaical
righteousness that puts the traditions
of man above the word of God?
He has cited David as an example of what
our attitude should be. How does that
claim compare to what we find in the
example of David? David's relationship
with the Word of God was one of daily
delight and devoted engagement.
Daily Delight
Psalm 119 not only illustrates the
multifaceted relationship David has with
the Word of God but also emphasizes his
regular, even daily, engagement with it.
The Psalm is punctuated with references
that reflect David's consistent and
ongoing interaction with God's laws and
decrees. Here are some verse references
1. Daily Meditation and Reflection
“Oh how I love your law! It is my
meditation all the day.” (Psalm 119:97,
ESV)
David speaks of his meditation on God's
statutes "all the day" (v. 97). This
indicates a continuous engagement, where
his thoughts frequently return to the
insights and wisdom found in the Word.
2. Constant Delight
“for I find my delight in your
commandments, which I love.” (Psalm
119:47, ESV)
His delight in God's testimonies is not
occasional but "as much as in all
riches" (v. 14). David values the Word
of God more highly than great wealth,
suggesting a consistent engagement over
fleeting pleasures or material gain.
3. Night Watches
“My eyes are awake before the watches of
the night, that I may meditate on your
promise.” (Psalm 119:148, ESV)
Even during the "night watches," David
uses this time to meditate on God's word
(v. 148), showing his dedication to
reflecting on Scripture outside of the
daily routines and responsibilities.
4. Persistent Prayer
“Open my eyes, that I may behold
wondrous things out of your law.” (Psalm
119:18, ESV)
David's prayers for understanding and
guidance are woven throughout,
indicating a regular dialogue with God
about His Word (v. 18). This verse
implies a continual seeking of insight
and illumination from the Scriptures.
5. Lifelong Obedience
“I will keep your law continually,
forever and ever,” (Psalm 119:44, ESV)
David's commitment to obey God's laws is
described as a lifelong pursuit (v. 44),
indicating an ongoing, regular
engagement with God's commandments.
6. Continuous Learning and Growth
“Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your
statutes!” (Psalm 119:12, ESV)
He seeks teaching from God's statutes
(v. 12), indicating a posture of
continuous learning and growth in
understanding the depths of God's Word.
7. Ever-present Hope
“You are my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in your word.” (Psalm 119:114,
ESV)
David's hope in God's word is described
as something that sustains him "all the
day" (v. 114). This ongoing hope points
to a constant reliance on the promises
found in Scripture.
8. Regular Recitation
“I will delight in your statutes; I will
not forget your word.” (Psalm 119:16,
ESV)
David commits to not forgetting God's
word (v. 16), suggesting a practice of
regular recitation or review to keep it
fresh in his mind and heart.
These references collectively show that
David's engagement with the Word of God
was not sporadic or confined to specific
occasions but was a regular, integral
part of his daily life. His approach
encompasses meditation, delight, prayer,
obedience, learning, hope, and
recitation, reflecting a holistic
engagement with Scripture that nourished
his soul, guided his actions, and
anchored his hope continually.
Devoted Engagement
Psalm 119 stands as the longest chapter
in the Bible, and it serves as a
profound testament to the
Psalmist's—traditionally understood to
be David—deep and multifaceted
relationship with God's Word. The Psalm,
structured as an acrostic poem using the
Hebrew alphabet, reveals David's
attitude toward the Scriptures through
various lenses. Let's explore these
1. Reverence
“You have appointed your testimonies in
righteousness and in all faithfulness.”
(Psalm 119:138, ESV)
“Your testimonies are righteous forever;
give me understanding that I may live.”
(Psalm 119:144, ESV)
David demonstrates a profound reverence
for God's laws, precepts, and decrees,
recognizing them as perfect and holy (v.
138). This reverence is not born out of
obligation but out of a deep-seated
recognition of God's sovereignty and the
perfection of His Word. David sees God's
commands as a source of wisdom and life
(v. 144).
2. Love and Delight
“Oh how I love your law! It is my
meditation all the day.” (Psalm 119:97,
ESV)
“How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psalm
119:103, ESV)
Repeatedly, David expresses his love for
God's Word, finding joy and delight in
meditating on it day and night (v. 97).
This love surpasses a mere duty; it is a
heartfelt affection that treasures the
richness and beauty of God's
instructions above all worldly treasures
(v. 103).
3. Dependence
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a
light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105, ESV)
David acknowledges his utter dependence
on God's Word for guidance, strength,
and sustenance. He sees it as a lamp to
his feet and a light to his path (v.
105), a source of hope in times of
distress (v. 114). This reliance is not
just for knowledge but for the very
life-giving power that comes from being
aligned with God's will.
4. Obedience and Commitment
“I will keep your law continually,
forever and ever,” (Psalm 119:44, ESV)
“I incline my heart to perform your
statutes forever, to the end.” (Psalm
119:112, ESV)
Throughout the Psalm, David commits to
obeying God's statutes diligently (v.
44). His dedication to keeping God's
laws is not sporadic or conditional but
a lifelong commitment, indicating a deep
sense of responsibility and honor in
following God's ways (v. 112).
5. Trust and Faith
“then shall I have an answer for him who
taunts me, for I trust in your word.”
(Psalm 119:42, ESV)
“Let your steadfast love comfort me
according to your promise to your
servant.” (Psalm 119:76, ESV)
David's relationship with God's Word is
also characterized by trust and faith.
He believes in the promises of God
contained in the Scriptures, relying on
them as the sure foundation for life (v.
42). This trust leads him to follow
God's commands with confidence, knowing
that God is faithful to His Word (v.
76).
6. Reflection and Meditation
“I will lift up my hands toward your
commandments, which I love, and I will
meditate on your statutes.” (Psalm
119:48, ESV)
“I will meditate on your precepts and
fix my eyes on your ways.” (Psalm
119:15, ESV)
An essential aspect of David's attitude
is his commitment to meditating on God's
Word. He sees value in pondering God's
laws, precepts, and decrees, finding in
them wisdom, comfort, and guidance (v.
48). This meditation is not a mere
intellectual exercise but a deep,
contemplative process that shapes his
heart and mind (v. 15).
7. Petition and Hope
“Let your steadfast love come to me, O
LORD, your salvation according to your
promise;” (Psalm 119:41, ESV)
David frequently petitions God for
understanding, guidance, and protection
based on His promises in Scripture. His
hope is anchored in the truth of God's
Word, demonstrating a forward-looking
faith that anticipates God's faithful
actions in accordance with His revealed
will (v. 41).
In summary, David's attitude toward
God's Word in Psalm 119 is one of
devoted engagement. It encompasses
reverence (vv. 138, 144), love (vv. 97,
103), dependence (vv. 105, 114),
obedience (vv. 44, 112), trust (vv. 42,
76), meditation (vv. 15, 48), and hope
(v. 41). This comprehensive view
highlights the central role that
Scripture plays in the believer's
life—not merely as a set of rules, but
as the very breath of God that sustains,
guides, and nurtures the soul towards a
deeper relationship with Him.
--
Have you heard the good news Christ died
for our sins (†), and God raised Him
from the dead?
That Christ died for our sins shows
we're sinners who deserve the death
penalty. That God raised Him from the
dead shows Christ's death satisfied
God's righteous demands against our sin
(Romans 3:25; 1 John 2:1-2). This means
God can now remain just, while forgiving
you of your sins, and saving you from
eternal damnation.
--
Have you heard the good news Christ died
for our sins (†), and God raised Him
from the dead?
That Christ died for our sins shows
we're sinners who deserve the death
penalty. That God raised Him from the
dead shows Christ's death satisfied
God's righteous demands against our sin
(Romans 3:25; 1 John 2:1-2). This means
God can now remain just, while forgiving
you of your sins, and saving you from
eternal damnation.
On the basis of Christ's death and
resurrection for our sins, call on
"For "everyone who calls on the name
of the Lord will be saved."" (Romans
10:13, ESV)
https://christrose.news/salvation

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God is God in all His Being. All the glory is His, for He is all glory.

Jesus is the everlasting Father, Jesus is God, Jesus is the Lord. John
10:30  I and Father are one. If you can't see that the Lord Jesus is the
everlasting Father you are not born again and can't see the Kingdom of God.

Colossians 2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

Rom 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were
YET sinners, Christ died for us.

Jeremiah 10:23 O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it
is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Psalms 53:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt
are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.

Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that
hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

"To seek your own will is to seek your own glory."

"If God is not first in everything, He is not first in anything."

"What makes the bible the truth? The resonance (voice, the Person) of
God. When you find Him you have found the author."

"All men were born sinners. Why? Because all men were born not loving
God with all their heart, soul, and mind. An abomination. Therefore,
sin is not what you do; it is what you are."

"Compromise will condemn you."

"There are no sinners in Christ Jesus."

"My sons are born of Me. In them is no darkness at all."

"You can't learn righteousness. Haven't you had enough time already to
know that?"

"The way of truth is the testimony of life."

"I merely speak the truth, what is revealed to me, and the cards fall
where God intends."

"Nothing that is produced is produced without first being faith."

"You can only find proof of God through faith because that is how we all
live, by faith."

"It is not what you do that matters, it is how you treat Me."

"Keep going forward. Forget about the past. Lift up your head, look
ahead."

"You cannot be free and free indeed with guilt in your heart."

"Priority is everything."

"The truth doesn't need evidence, it is evidence."

"There is no greater possession a man has than his own will, to squander
it or to place it where it truly belongs."

"An atheist is a fool who thinks truth is found in living a lie."

"Saying "prove it" [as a foundation] is merely an ignorant straw man, to
an ignorant straw man."

"Wait, rest, be still, and know."

"No man can wash his own hands!!!"

"I find this in the Christianity religions: 'Nobody's perfect' they say,
and they use that as an excuse not to do what is perfect."

"The Atheist: "They don't believe and put their faith in a Creator (the
obvious). So no evidence or proof is to be found."

"The world is the way it is because God can't compromise who He is."

"Man is not the centre of being."

"Man is incompatible with the natural world because of his sinful nature."

"And then the Lord said, "I see everything."

"Man has no greater idol than his own will."

"Where is God hiding? He isn't."

"If you don't keep all the scriptures, you can't keep any of them."

"You can't prove anything because everything depends on a person's
willingness to believe."

"Atheists are ultimately trying to be pointlessness, meaninglessness,
and purposelessness in their point, meaning, and purpose."

"The last day of creation will be the last day of time. God is always
full of hope."

"The veil of the temple was rent in twain, not to have a book pass
through it so that a sinner could play God."

"A phylactery does not a heart for God make. Not back then, and not today."

"No one in heaven is better (or higher) than what makes it heaven. Such
is the love of God."

"The definition of an atheist: a man full of bluster and bullshit in his
meaninglessness pretending he is the meaning of life."

"Free will is not power; it is the choice that I allow; that choice is
still according to my power," says the Lord.

"What does a fool do? A fool looks for a "nothing" in a "something" in
order to explain the existence of existence."

"Unless you do all because He is who He is, all your religion is in vain."

"Every man is subject to God; He judges every man, and He is reality.
 What a gift in a fallen world!"

"Love MUST be a choice or it is nothing but a law!"

"Why were all men born sinners? So that God could reveal Himself, so
that we would behold the glory of God, and that we should bring forth
the glory of God"

"God does not and will not arbitrate for any man to love Him! If God
isn't everything to you, He is nothing to you where the rubber meets the
road."

"It is the unforgivable sin not to love God with all your heart, soul,
and mind. What do you have that is lasting? It is not so much being
punished; it is what you are left with."

"Love isn't worth anything without first a free will choice for God to
birth it in a man."

"The point of salvation: desperation. Anything less than that is
self-righteousness."

"A sinner is not a believer in God; a sinner is a believer in sin."

"A piece of dirt is not the promised land; that is only a reflection.
The promised land is knowing Me, says the Lord."

"It is all about God or it is all about idolatry."

"The Lord Jesus is coming soon. He has always come soon."

"There is no revolving door of self-worship in a son of God's life!"

"There is no such thing as random!"

"You can't truly love without it being with all your heart."

"No one can see God without their whole heart. Unless you can see God,
you know nothing."

"You can't learn God, God has to reveal Himself to you."

"No sinner is sinless in any way."

"Only God is life; only the Kingdom of God of His "Nature" is life."

"What you believe is just a leaning on your own understanding; faith is
a leaning on the one you have chosen to trust."

"God uses the "letter" to crucify a man and raise him from the dead."

"Not fearing God is sheer stupidity for sinners."

"Self-righteousness is any exclusion of God in your heart, because any
exclusion reveals that you think more about yourself than what you
really are."

"Atheism: "The claim that life received from itself."

"But remember this: always, absolutely always, all the glory is the
Lord's and His alone, and anyone who takes any credit for anything, you
know, instantly, he is not what he pretends to be and is a false prophet."

"That light had to bear (bears all things) the darkness for us, but that
light did not ever become darkness."

"You must reach beyond the bible that tells you about Him, and into your
daily life to find Him in Person. He's there."

"What is wrong with Christendom? False understanding based on compromise."

"It is not in man to love his enemies. And if he tries, he is walking in
a lie and trying to raise himself up to the level of God."