Scuba Pete
Le plongeur avec attitude...
I see, I haven't met a Pharisaical legalist in a long time.
Keep studying the scriptures with an open heart. Stop trying to justify your legalism and learn what Jesus' favorite Scripture was. I can't convince you to stop trying to follow the letter that kills. Only the Spirit can reveal that to you through scriptures. I know that I am not up to the task.
As a side note, I used to be as you are. I was also stuck on spiritual milk and was a legalist in the worst way. Only the Spirit can open your eyes to your condition.
II Corinthians 3:4 Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. 5 Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. 6 He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. NIV
I would suggest that you digest ALL of II Corinthians 3. What was the "ministry of death carved on tablets of stone"? Could this refer to ANYTHING but the 10 commandments? Listen to the Scriptures my friend: the letter KILLS. Please choose life.
Keep studying the scriptures with an open heart. Stop trying to justify your legalism and learn what Jesus' favorite Scripture was. I can't convince you to stop trying to follow the letter that kills. Only the Spirit can reveal that to you through scriptures. I know that I am not up to the task.
As a side note, I used to be as you are. I was also stuck on spiritual milk and was a legalist in the worst way. Only the Spirit can open your eyes to your condition.
II Corinthians 3:4 Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. 5 Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. 6 He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. NIV
I would suggest that you digest ALL of II Corinthians 3. What was the "ministry of death carved on tablets of stone"? Could this refer to ANYTHING but the 10 commandments? Listen to the Scriptures my friend: the letter KILLS. Please choose life.
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