Comments on: State of the union http://humblemusings.com/archives/2005/01/11/state-of-the-union/ Family life commentary by Amy Scott. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:56:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Ruth http://humblemusings.com/archives/2005/01/11/state-of-the-union/#comment-74843 Ruth Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:25:11 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2005/04/02/state-of-the-union/#comment-74843 Good post Amy. There is so much to write and think about in this subject. It's not that long since I was converted, 6 years, and I still remember very clearly how I used to think on all these topics. We have to remember that the devil blinds us to the truth unless God opens our eyes. I find it a pity that when there are so many true believers out there whom we can quote - let alone the Bible - that so many Christians quote people like Mother Teresa as if these were also true believers! While her good works are not in doubt it's sadly also true that she never trusted Christ as her Saviour - we only have to read a little about what she actually believed to realise this. I know you haven't suggested that she was a true saint, but even quoting her may lead a lost reader to believe that her false version of christianity is somehow the same as the truth we've found in the bible - and leave them in a false sense of security regarding eternal salvation. In other words, when a true believer quotes Mother Teresa they can give the impression to a lost person - who has absolutely zero spiritual discernment - that her beliefs are as valid as the true gospel. She was one of those who believed in a works based salvation - completely contrary to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Woah! I wasn't planing to write such a heavy piece! I hope everything goes well with the birth of your new baby. May God continue to bless you and use you in His service. Good post Amy. There is so much to write and think about in this subject. It’s not that long since I was converted, 6 years, and I still remember very clearly how I used to think on all these topics. We have to remember that the devil blinds us to the truth unless God opens our eyes.
I find it a pity that when there are so many true believers out there whom we can quote - let alone the Bible - that so many Christians quote people like Mother Teresa as if these were also true believers! While her good works are not in doubt it’s sadly also true that she never trusted Christ as her Saviour - we only have to read a little about what she actually believed to realise this. I know you haven’t suggested that she was a true saint, but even quoting her may lead a lost reader to believe that her false version of christianity is somehow the same as the truth we’ve found in the bible - and leave them in a false sense of security regarding eternal salvation.
In other words, when a true believer quotes Mother Teresa they can give the impression to a lost person - who has absolutely zero spiritual discernment - that her beliefs are as valid as the true gospel. She was one of those who believed in a works based salvation - completely contrary to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Woah! I wasn’t planing to write such a heavy piece!
I hope everything goes well with the birth of your new baby. May God continue to bless you and use you in His service.

]]> By: Amy Scott http://humblemusings.com/archives/2005/01/11/state-of-the-union/#comment-69376 Amy Scott Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:28:20 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2005/04/02/state-of-the-union/#comment-69376 Rereading this post makes me understand why Greg says (with great thankfulness and a smidge of disappointment), "Hey Hon, you're losing your edge." Zena, I've often heard it said that God does not call the equipped, but He equips the called. A local mom might be able you to navigate the changes and challenges ahead of you (and if she's wise, she'll point out that the blessings far outweigh the costs). Enjoy the journey! Rereading this post makes me understand why Greg says (with great thankfulness and a smidge of disappointment), “Hey Hon, you’re losing your edge.”

Zena, I’ve often heard it said that God does not call the equipped, but He equips the called. A local mom might be able you to navigate the changes and challenges ahead of you (and if she’s wise, she’ll point out that the blessings far outweigh the costs). Enjoy the journey!

]]> By: zena http://humblemusings.com/archives/2005/01/11/state-of-the-union/#comment-69320 zena Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:53:53 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2005/04/02/state-of-the-union/#comment-69320 hi amy, just found your blog. i'm reading through all of your stuff and wanted to comment on this post. i'm in a season of trying to stop asking god why he wants me to keep my children at home with me. he's said it. now i need to do it. but is he sure he's got the right gal? he's sure. thanks for the words, z hi amy,

just found your blog. i’m reading through all of your stuff and wanted to comment on this post.

i’m in a season of trying to stop asking god why he wants me to keep my children at home with me. he’s said it. now i need to do it. but is he sure he’s got the right gal?

he’s sure.

thanks for the words,
z

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