This is not covered in scripture as you say it. On a Bible Forum you could say this. On RF it is wrong to say it in this way.
And even on a Bible Forum it's better to be more precise and say "this is covered in Bible as per your interpretation". I interpret your verses different
Oh good grief! Political correctness again? Seriously? "Its not what you say, it's the way that you say it"? I think I'm a bit over it actually.
Since this topic is about the Bible and this situation of a Bible "leaking oil" is experienced by professed "Christians" who appear to be very sincere, isn't it is in the best interests of all to evaluate the whole thing in the light of scripture? Who wants to be deluded by a clever trick?
This substance is supposed to be "anointing oil", but is apparently nothing that can be identified by scientific analysis.
Exodus 30:22-25..."
Jehovah continued to speak to Moses: 23 “Next, take the choicest perfumes: 500 units of solidified myrrh, and half that amount, 250 units, of sweet cinnamon, 250 units of sweet calamus, 24 and 500 units of cassia, measured by the standard shekel of the holy place, along with a hin of olive oil. 25 Then make out of it a holy anointing oil; it should be skillfully blended together. It is to be a holy anointing oil."
The holy anointing oil used by Moses was prescribed by God...the ingredients were clearly identified. If ithis oil was made with these exact ingredients, then perhaps it may be more convincing.
It is interesting that "God" spoke to the Bible's owner. Did God ever speak directly to anyone who was not a clearly authorised and recognized prophet? Imagine if every Tom, Dick or Harry claimed that God spoke to them....how would you know who to believe?
It is important to evaluate all the evidence without emotions getting in the way.
Since this "miracle" is not remotely close to any miracle mentioned in the Bible, we need to examine the circumstances with scripture to guide our conclusions, so tell me why should I be concerned about how a non-Christian interprets the Bible?
You are as free to express your opinion as I am, because every post on these forums is someone's opinion or belief. If you disagree with the interpretation, you are welcome to put whatever interpretation on this situation suits you. PC is getting tiresome. Read Matthew 23 and ask yourself if Jesus considered his speech to be politically correct? People will get offended by all manner of things....even the truth. Perhaps they need to get over themselves. I am offended by them being offended!!
I'll get over it, can't you?
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The Devil can only do tricks to people who believe in the Devil. As per my scripture the Devil is a fantasy of human mind, so I let it go long ago. I'm fine if Christians believe in Devil(s), but I don't let it enter in my mind. Your interpretation is stated as a fact telling even "others are deluded". Adding IMO is a must here.[/quote]
So I must be politically correct in every statement I make? Have you nothing better to do than complain about how people express their opinions. Do I need to put a disclaimer in my signature to alert people like you that everything I write is my opinion? Who doesn't know that? Internet fotums are not that important in the big scheme of things.....they are just another source of people's opinions.
Are you the forum police? Sheesh!
Do you not identify your own faith as "The Eternal Religion"....who said? Is that just your opinion or something we should take as a fact?
Just some clarification, because you said "These people themselves are deluded". Making such a bold statement it's best to be very precise
It's a statement that brings emotions into perspective and suggests what is accomplished by such events. Being emotionally affected by something like this is akin to being carried away by a weeping statue of Mary. Is it a satanic trick designed to make people react emotionally to something that is basically useless? Who is aware of being conned until a deception is exposed?
What miracle performed in the Bible was of no practical use to those experiencing it?
What does this oil do for anyone other than whip up their emotions? Does it heal people? If so does it heal all of them? (Any more than is demonstrated by the placebo effect?) When Jesus performed miracles there were no failures. Can something that comes from the highest power in the universe fail to deliver success every time?
The apostle Paul wrote....
"14 You, however, continue in the things that you learned and were persuaded to believe, knowing from whom you learned them 15 and that from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:14-17)
Scripture explains everything. These so called "miracles" do nothing but mislead people into believing in things that appear to be "supernatural", but when you examine the circumstances, there is no evidence that they are from God. That is my opinion OK?
