Just things I think about......

[bellanegra1]

It has been said that we find what we look for....

You know...

If you look for the good in folk you will find it.....

Is it then true that there really that many folk looking to make war just because?

Do we really like to fight that much?

I mean, if the idea is correct, how come there is so much wrong with the world?

Do we continually have evil on our minds?

Thoughts.....

Just things I think about....

And yes, I do look for something good in every one....... you?

 

[Byfaithalone1]

It has been said that we find what we look for....

You know...

If you look for the good in folk you will find it.....

Is it then true that there really that many folk looking to make war just because?

Do we really like to fight that much?

I mean, if the idea is correct, how come there is so much wrong with the world?

Do we continually have evil on our minds?

Thoughts.....

Just things I think about....

And yes, I do look for something good in every one....... you?

It is advantageous to look for good in people. Although I try to look for the good no matter where I am, online forums often limit us in certain ways.

You asked if we have evil continually on our minds. I don't know that we do. However, I do know that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, and that certainly includes me.

BFA

 

[Adventtruth]

It has been said that we find what we look for....

Well....I'm still looking for that first Million bucks and have not found it as of yet.

You know...

If you look for the good in folk you will find it.....

I think all of us have a good side. And even if we find it in the most vile person, does not mean trust.

Is it then true that there really that many folk looking to make war just because?

Some of us do...

Do we really like to fight that much?

Some of us do...

I mean, if the idea is correct, how come there is so much wrong with the world?

Your answer is found in seeking an understanding of human nature and sin.

Do we continually have evil on our minds?

Maybe some do....

Thoughts.....

Just things I think about....

Are you a bible believing christain? If so you may seek what the bible has to say on the subject.

And yes, I do look for something good in every one....... you?

Agreed.

 

[bellanegra1]

I suppose it is part of the reflection of the day.....

Why do we have such an hard time looking past skin color/gender/marital status/financial status.......

We are ALL bro/sis and thus have the responsibility to care for as well as love each other......

I just find it more and more difficult to deal with all the crime and hate and pain and suffering in the world and the "seemingly" indifference we have towards it until it is at our own doorstep.......

 

[bellanegra1]

Adventtruth said.....Are you a bible believing christain? If so you may seek what the bible has to say on the subject.

Please unpack this for me.........

 

[Restin]

John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh;
and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. KJV

Fleshly desires find fulfillment in satisfying things of the flesh.
Spiritual desires find fulfillment in perceiving things of the spirit.
Restin

 

[bellanegra1]

And you say this to say what?

I am not content to throw around cliches....

You mind breaking that down some?

When The Creator created man, he ended up with something that was both spirit and flesh........

 

[Avonia]

Spiritual desires find fulfillment in perceiving things of the spirit.
Restin

Are you suggesting a void in Spirit? ("fulfillment")

 

[Restin]

Are you suggesting a void in Spirit? ("fulfillment")

To the degree that a person seeks fleshly things, to that same degree the mind
is 'void' of the Sprit of God. (This is just as true of myself!)

1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural [fleshly minded] man receiveth not the things of
the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them,
because they are spiritually discerned. KJV

Restin

PS: bellanegra1...these are the things I think about.

 

[Avonia]

To the degree that a person seeks fleshly things, to that same degree the mind is 'void' of the Sprit of God. (This is just as true of myself!)

How do you know the one (flesh) from the other (spirit)?

 

[Restin]

How do you know the one (flesh) from the other (spirit)?

That is a good question. A similar question would be, how do I/you know the difference between good and evil? As a child I judge these things by laws of do and don't do. Advancing to spiritual maturity is not something I can put in words but knowing, learding the difference between fleshly and spiritual things can be a living, daily experience when/as the walk with God, as this life progresses. Four chapters, Galatians 3-6, covers much of this.

Restin

 

[Moriah_Conquering_Wind]

When we dichotomize flesh as "evil" and spirit as "good" we commit the heresy of classical gnosticism.

A good God made good flesh in a good world and pronounced it good. Though fallen, though tainted, though afflicted, it still bears the earmarks of His handiwork.

 

[Avonia]

That is a good question. A similar question would be, how do I/you know the difference between good and evil? As a child I judge these things by laws of do and don't do. Advancing to spiritual maturity is not something I can put in words but knowing, learding the difference between fleshly and spiritual things can be a living, daily experience when/as the walk with God, as this life progresses. Four chapters, Galatians 3-6, covers much of this.

Restin

Would you consider the general nature of emotions and thoughts fleshy or spiritual?

 

[Restin]

Would you consider the general nature of emotions and thoughts fleshy or spiritual?

A simple answer about the general nature of emotions in this flesh would be fleshly in nature of an unconverted person.

After one is converted to Christ, the general nature of emotions, hopefully changes to be more spiritual within one's values and motives, reaching out to the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

God Bless,
Restin

 

[bellanegra1]

To the degree that a person seeks fleshly things, to that same degree the mind
is 'void' of the Sprit of God. (This is just as true of myself!)

1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural [fleshly minded] man receiveth not the things of
the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them,
because they are spiritually discerned. KJV

Restin

PS: bellanegra1...these are the things I think about.

Please consider quoting me correctly.......... or not at all........

Then I would love to see the crystal ball you use to determine that I am what you THINK I am....

My OP was merely a "conversation" starter.. A mere 9/11 reflection...

I had hoped to reach a place were in our reflecting we can find that we are NOT always looking for a fight....

Where your comments a part of something you are hoping to share for commentary and or edification or conversation or instigation?

Just curious.......

 

[moicherie]

Well the men have been running things and doing it badly maybe we need to give the women a go - lol

 

[AzA]

Lol, sis... we've all been running it together... he who controls and she who complies are in the same boat.
It's not different participants that we need; it's a different matrix entirely.
Unplug.

 

[Joe67]

The body is dead because of sin that dwells in the body. Man was not created with sin in the body. This sin is more powerful than man's rational powers and has control over the desire's and purposes until God interveens by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

The revelation of Jesus Christ changes the current of the thoughts concerning God and God's creation.

The body remains a habitation for sin, but sin is weaker than Jesus Christ in the heart and mind.

Joe