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Posted by bygrace (Member # 4847) on :

I wanted to share this, it was sent as a pick- me-up to different people here in town for encouragement prior to the storm arrival.
I thought it could be useful to someone out there too!

Rules from God:

1. Wake Up !!
Decide to have a good day.
"Today is the day the Lord hath made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalms 118:24

2. Dress Up !!
The best way to dress up is to put on a smile.
A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
"The Lord does not look at the things man looks at.
Man looks at outward appearance;
but the Lord looks at the heart."
I Samuel 16:7

3. Shut Up!!
Say nice things and learn to listen.
God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant
for us to do twice as much listening as talking.
"He who guards his lips guards his soul."
Proverbs 13:3

4. Stand Up!!...
For what you believe in.
Stand for something or you will fall for anything..
"Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time,
we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..."
Galatians 6:9-10

5. Look Up !!...
To the Lord.
"I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me."
Philippians 4:13

6. Reach Up !!...
For something higher.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and lean not unto your own understanding.
In all your ways, acknowledge Him,
and He will direct your path."
Proverbs 3:5-6

7. Lift Up !!...
Your Prayers.
"Do not worry about anything;
instead PRAY ABOUT
EVERYTHING."
Philippians 4:6

God answers Knee-Mail.

Posted by Caretaker (Member # 36) on :

Amen!!!!

May you have a glorious, God-ruled day dear Sister.

Posted by TEXASGRANDMA (Member # 847) on :

I got that in a email from sister-in-law. Thank you for putting it here for everyone.
God bless you
betty

Posted by SoftTouch (Member # 2316) on :

That was Excellent Sis! Thanks for sharing this!!! When I got to:

quote:
Originally posted by bygrace:
3. Shut Up!!
Say nice things and learn to listen.
God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant
for us to do twice as much listening as talking.
"He who guards his lips guards his soul."
Proverbs 13:3

I just Cracked Up! [pound]

I gotta work on this one [Wink]

Posted by ChristianInsights (Member # 4812) on :

quote:
Originally posted by TEXASGRANDMA:
So don't let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new-moon ceremonies or Sabbaths.

I'm really curious about your signature. From which translation is it taken? The wording is very different in mine, and the conclusion almost opposite due to the placement of the word "not" (twice in yours, and once in mine):

Therefore do not let anyone condemn you in matters of food and drink or of observing festivals, new moons, or sabbaths (NRSV).

Is it okay to drink hard liquor?

Posted by TEXASGRANDMA (Member # 847) on :

that is the New Living Word, here is the NKJV
Colossians - Chapter 2:16,17
16 So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, 17 which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ

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Do I think it is sin to drink? No I don't. The Bible says over and over not to be drunk. Why because when you are drunk, you lose control of yourself and allow the devil to gain control. You can be drunk on power, anger, and alcohol.
My point in using this siggy is because someone else here uses a siggy that makes it sound like Saturday is the only proper day for worship. I believe the Bible supports we can worship God every day of the week. Which is great cause I need to pray for help every day.
I hope this is helpful for you.
betty

Posted by ChristianInsights (Member # 4812) on :

Thank you. I wanted to understand your position -- to see whether your position re no one judging also applies to drinking.

Like you I believe it is OK to drink, too, so long as drunkeness is avoided. However, I don't believe Col.2:16-17 is anti-Sabbath / Holyday observing. As a matter of fact, Paul instructs the Church to keep the Festival ("holyday" KJV margin) as a specific response to Christ, our Passover [I Cor. 5:7-8]. So, naturally, Colos. 2:16-17 cannot be fairly interpreted in the manner most often suggested.

As we know, holydays are annual Sabbaths, whereas the weekly Sabbath is commanded by the 4th commandment, and both were observed by the new covenant church.

Posted by TEXASGRANDMA (Member # 847) on :

I respect your belief. I though belive that we are now in the state of Grace by Jesus, which allows us to worship on Sunday.
betty