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Had a similar thought a ways back...went something like -
The question is not "to be, or not to be ?"
'Cause if we're asking questions, we obviously already "are" !
The question is, "where are we heading ?" And, "what will we become ?"
But maybe that's what Shakespeare (or whoever actually came up with the leading question) was referring to, in a somewhat cryptic/roundabout way ?
Peace & Love in Christ,
wm
The question is not "to be, or not to be ?"
'Cause if we're asking questions, we obviously already "are" !
The question is, "where are we heading ?" And, "what will we become ?"
But maybe that's what Shakespeare (or whoever actually came up with the leading question) was referring to, in a somewhat cryptic/roundabout way ?
Peace & Love in Christ,
wm
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Last years Question "Can I Pray with you about something?"
This years Question "Where do you go to Church?"
Last years Question "Can I Pray with you about something?"
This years Question "Where do you go to Church?"
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It could be - though I think that being in his books was understood differently than simply existing, whenever, wherever, whatever or however.
I AM?
is the real question we all ought to ponder on it seems to me.
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What does it mean "to be"? We "are", but not in the sense that God "is".
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It could be - though I think that being in his books was understood differently than simply existing, whenever, wherever, whatever or however.
I AM?
is the real question we all ought to ponder on it seems to me.
In my mind, "it" would be "Am I ?" as "I Am" is declarative in nature.
And after looking into the Shakespeare quote a bit, it appears the saying, "to be or not to be", is in reference to something along the lines of this passage of Scripture -
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. <-----> Philippians 1:23+24
Or in other words - to choose to go on living this mortal life, or choose to die and "meet one's Maker". ( Not that Paul was implying suicide...but rather martyrdom.)
May The Lord Be Pleased !
wm
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Thanks for your thoughts brother I appreciate them
however my question stands!
I AM?
Though indeed one could ask - I am - in relation to I AM as well I suppose, but this is not the focus I wish to achieve - as I am is but fading copy of The Great I AM I have in mind here and that is the problem which ought to raise the question.....
I AM?
as all I' ams ought to ponder I AM - and yes I AM is Declarative, but also Existential and above all Timeless in Nature!
I AM must be found if our I am wants to go on existing you see - so not - to be or not to be - nor am I - but I AM is the question of importance.
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The Apostle Paul responded -
By the grace of God I am what I am <---> From 1st Corinthians 15:10
Yet, sounds like you're saying we need to "look into", God, His Nature, His Will, and His Word.
Yea !
wm
By the grace of God I am what I am <---> From 1st Corinthians 15:10
Yet, sounds like you're saying we need to "look into", God, His Nature, His Will, and His Word.
Yea !
wm
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I feel that speculation will not reveal as much as his statement does - from all perspectives - to be or not to be - misses The Truth of our - I AM by a great divide - and so he displays his ignorance about both right and wrong, as far as I'm concerned.
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If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared <-----> Psalm 130:3+4
May The Lord Be Feared/Revered !
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I feel that speculation will not reveal as much as his statement does - from all perspectives - to be or not to be - misses The Truth of our - I AM by a great divide - and so he displays his ignorance about both right and wrong, as far as I'm concerned.
Well to be fair, it's doubtful that that line from Hamlet is intended to address the universal question to end all questions.
It likely was only meant to address it's own immediate context.
Which apparently was, should I seek to go on living (in pleasure), or seek/ fight unto death.
And in the context of the "play" and/or "tragedy" , this was spoken by a man (Hamlet - Prince of Denmark), who was greatly distressed/perplexed.
As far as questions go - what Pilate asked Jesus may be nearly the ultimate.
Pilate saith unto him, What is truth?...<---> John 18:38
May The Lord Be Pleased !
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Like I said......
I AM
is The One we best keep an eye on, when we experience Pilate's dilemma! As not to simply hand Him over to be crucified to the mob missing The Truth, The Light and The Life, bringing judgment on ourselves.
Don't you think?
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Like I said......
I AM
is The One we best keep an eye on, when we experience Pilate's dilemma! As not to simply hand Him over to be crucified to the mob missing The Truth, The Light and The Life, bringing judgment on ourselves.
Don't you think?
Well, to me, "I AM", is more "The Answer", than the question.
I didn't say Pilate had the right answer, but that he asked a very good question.
Of course he probably asked it facetiously, based on his actions to follow, but it's kind of a hobby of mine to see things in a positive light, not to ignore the darkness altogether, but to spend the bulk of my time/energy on and in the light.
... If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin. <-----> 1st John 1:7
May The Lord Be Pleased !
wm
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