Concrete Jungle

The more lines people draw separating each other only negates our true nature of being.

"True religion is not about possessing the truth. No religion does that. It is rather an invitation into a journey that leads one toward the mystery of God. Idolatry is religion pretending that it has all the answers."

John 14:
15"If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— 17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.

Do you disagree with my interpretation of embracing the truth? Embracing the Spirit?

Ah! "Which wolf will win? The old man replied simply: The one you feed."

Glorious.......

Are we allowing others to feed themselves The Word of God or are WE trying to force feed them????????????

May I add, that such discussion and disagreement should always reflect the Golden Rule of Christ (see my blog). This is where we are lacking and lingering too much in the flesh, in my opinion. Too many use scripture to bash others, and that is NOT the purpose of God's word. Jesus walked the earth and He interacted with people in many ways. He did did not just spout scripture non-stop..... Matter of fact, Jesus never quoted more than three scriptures at any given time. The disciples never quoted more than five. That should give people food for thought when they just spew scripture. Perhaps, they should drop their "flesh agenda" (always trying to prove their point as right) and engage in thoughtful discussions and apply scripture when appropriate. I always tell my congregation "Before you spout, be sure to recite to yourself in the mirror". Funny thing when you have to apply it to yourself first....... :+)

The Tale of Two Wolves is an Ancient Parable. I believe I first heard it from my Grandfather as a child. He and the family emmigrated from Czechloslovakia shortly after WWI ended. He was a Tool Maker, a neighborhood "Healer," a Shaman and a Born-Again Christian. While stationed in Spain in the 1960s I heard it, again, from a Priest in Toledo. Then, in a Browning, Montana Sweat Lodge, as a Blackfoot
Indian "Two Spirit" or "bernache" told it to us new Blood-Brothers of his Father, The Chief. Even Aesop kind of implied this lesson in his Fable "The Ass and His Masters," The Moral: "He that finds discontentment in one place is not likely to find happiness in another." There are similar tales by other cultures with Grandfather Bear as protagonist.

"In Matthew 6:24: it is told: "No one can serve two masters, because either he will hate one and love the other, or be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and riches ... " I believe GOD leaves Wisdom out in the open in many places and Peoples for those who SEEK to FIND. IMHO Thank You For Your Indulgence

Ah, "bernache". Valuable members of the tribe. An illustration of tolerance and respect.

I think the way "church" is set up today, can be a distraction. Some churches are lost in "religious" ceremonial acts of worship, that came from none other then man..some churches are a gathering of the local country club, filled with sinners just like me, but pretend they are perfect, some churches are filled to capacity but empty in faith...some churches are out there reaching the poor, the hungry and widowed... I believe many people become linked to the congregation in different ways, and tend to have a community faith rather then individual faith. I think also, that people rely on the pastors or elders, etc, to be and live that faith...I fear people have missed that part where Jesus wants that "personal" relationship with each of us. And I believe people stop persuing that relationship at certain points, and that is when it becomes stagnant and then pushed on to others responsibilities. When your faith is in Jesus..you can worship at home, in your car, on the street, in your pool, or at church. If you are showing up to church to get faith...you missed something along the way!

Dear "G"

There "IS NOT Separation!"

The Very Laws that Protect YOU... came from A Religion!

YOU Shall NOT Steal....

YOU Shall NOT Murder....

Etc!

What more do I need to say? Study OUR American Laws, and you will find Old English Law, and The Bible for most laws!

Thanks, Roger459.

(Continued)
Doctors marveled at it and told us they did not know how in heaven Grandfather could have endured such excruciating pain which they believed he must have felt.

He never bathed in the bathtub, but only in a special sink in the basement, to protect the rest of the family. He attempted teaching me some of his mystery medicines, but my Father and him did not get along (Grandfather was my Mother's Father). I wish I had had the opportunity to learn more. But that Story of Two Wolves and other things and stories I did learn has made me look differently at this World. IMHO Thank You For Your Indulgence

As for other religions, just go to the middle east and tell them islam is not the truth.

You would lose your head, and literally!

The message is much more profound with self-realization than from an authoritative standpoint.
Seperates the teachers from the tellers.

Simple Answer!

... "WWJD?".... Does that DIDDY.... Presuppose The Absence of JESUS.... Or His Presnece???

Perhaps a reading of... James 1:22 & Luke 6:46 will answer that Question!

Thanks, Roger459.

Jesus did not come to bring peace. Check-Check