That does not fit with what the Bible has to say. There is no 'if you like, follow this' option or statement. They are commands.
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And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
Romans 12:1-2, NASB
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"Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful."
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And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
Romans 12:1-2, NASB
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"Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful."
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"You" can make make them as important as you wish, whether that would fit the Bible was not the question.
If you would like to start giving scripture and your interpretation of them, to see if we are in agreement or not, then do so.
Act 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Literally, stop going the direction of sin, die to yourself, and be reborn. Goes along with Romans 12:1-2.
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And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
Romans 12:1-2, NASB
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"Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful."
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Act 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Literally, stop going the direction of sin, die to yourself, and be reborn. Goes along with Romans 12:1-2.
We agree on this, now in what manner are we going to stop going in the direction of sin.
We agree on this, now in what manner are we going to stop going in the direction of sin.
Now that is the question, and where the rubber meets the road.
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That does not fit with what the Bible has to say. There is no 'if you like, follow this' option or statement. They are commands.
No - they are NOT commands at all. They are ONLY commands to those who look to beat themselves to a pulp or other people over the head. Commands are instruments of torture.
Paul makes this clear in Romans - not matter how good you get at keeping commands you will fail - the works of 'command keeping' are dead. You are free of the cage. Enjoy the freedom.
'Neither bind others to that which you cannot do yourself.'
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... now in what manner are we going to stop going in the direction of sin.
We are NOT going in the 'direction of sin' at all.
Sure we stumble, we trip, we make mistakes - but that is what we are doing - making mistakes. Mistakes are acceptable to God - I have that on good authority.
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