We saw this in the story of Aaron, Darin, and Justin ...as they viewed their father.
And we find this also to be true when we view our Heavenly Father ...how we view Him, or whether we acknowledge Him at all.
We can attach ourselves to aspects of what we read, or hear ...and we can pick and choose what parts we feel comfortable with. We can create our own narrative with this.
Or we can do similar to what Justin did. As he went to the attic and dusted off an old box ...he carefully searched through photographs and read Grandma's journal. Many of us have an old dusty Bible. We say we believe in the basics, and that He exists ...yet, our image of how He exists in our lives does not always coincide very well with what we could read, if we were interested enough to.
The first Chapter of the Epistle of Paul to the Romans, reads: "Who changed the truth of God to a lie, and worshiped the created more than the Creator ..."
Just my opinion, but I think it would be best to keep the dust off the Bible ...and read about the truth. Of course, each of us have to decide for ourselves to the degree we are interested in our Heavenly Father.
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Speaking of three times as a charm ...there are many threes:
The Three Little Pigs
The Three Little Kittens (who'd lost their mittens) ...
The Three Billy Goats Gruff ...
The Three Bears (and Goldilocks) ...
The Three Stooges (TV comedy) ...
The value of these stories is not in consideration of whether they are true, or not. The importance is in what is being said, and the message, or lesson we can draw from it.
Here is another story, though most agree it not to be true ...it holds a true message. (this story told by our Pastor, who usually has three points to his sermons):
A US Naval ship is off the coast of Newfoundland. It sees a light through a dense fog.
The US ship sends out its radio transmission: "Please divert your course 15 degrees to the North to avoid collision."
A clear accent, likely Canadian transmission responds: "Sorry, that last transmission did not come in clearly, but I recommend you divert your course 15 degrees to the South to avoid collision."
US Naval ship: "I heard you clearly, but this is a US Naval ship, and I suggest you divert your course!"
Canadian transmission: "I heard you clearly that time ...but, I do not think you understand. You are going to be in big trouble unless you divert your course now!"
US Naval ship: "This is the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln, the second largest ship in the United States' Atlantic Fleet. We are accompanied by three destroyers, three cruisers, and numerous support vessels. This is no longer a request, do you read me, I demand that you change your position 15 degrees North ...that's 'one five' degrees North, or countermeasures will be undertaken to ensure the safety of this ship."
Canadian transmission: "Also in consideration for the safety of your ship, once again I urge you to divert your course 15 degrees to the South. Rightfully so, you can boast of being an aircraft carrier with destroyers and cruisers ...yet, though I have no desire to do battle with you, you will lose unless you divert at once. I do hope you heard me correctly, though this is a mere lighthouse speaking. Your call."
There are many things we can read ...some of which are true, some partially true, and some that are not true at all. If the story of the aircraft carrier and the lighthouse was true, it would be very important to heed the message of the lighthouse ...not to strike an iceberg, or dash against the rocks. Any vessel of that nature would require great leadership. And I don't believe anyone in high command with that much responsibility would boldly take such a reckless chance.
I believe the Bible is absolutely true. And I suggest you don't chance that it is not.
Your call.
Just my opinion, but I think it would be best to keep the dust off the Bible ...and read about the truth. Of course, each of us have to decide for ourselves to the degree we are interested in our Heavenly Father.
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Speaking of three times as a charm ...there are many threes:
The Three Little Pigs
The Three Little Kittens (who'd lost their mittens) ...
The Three Billy Goats Gruff ...
The Three Bears (and Goldilocks) ...
The Three Stooges (TV comedy) ...
The value of these stories is not in consideration of whether they are true, or not. The importance is in what is being said, and the message, or lesson we can draw from it.
Here is another story, though most agree it not to be true ...it holds a true message. (this story told by our Pastor, who usually has three points to his sermons):
A US Naval ship is off the coast of Newfoundland. It sees a light through a dense fog.
The US ship sends out its radio transmission: "Please divert your course 15 degrees to the North to avoid collision."
A clear accent, likely Canadian transmission responds: "Sorry, that last transmission did not come in clearly, but I recommend you divert your course 15 degrees to the South to avoid collision."
US Naval ship: "I heard you clearly, but this is a US Naval ship, and I suggest you divert your course!"
Canadian transmission: "I heard you clearly that time ...but, I do not think you understand. You are going to be in big trouble unless you divert your course now!"
US Naval ship: "This is the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln, the second largest ship in the United States' Atlantic Fleet. We are accompanied by three destroyers, three cruisers, and numerous support vessels. This is no longer a request, do you read me, I demand that you change your position 15 degrees North ...that's 'one five' degrees North, or countermeasures will be undertaken to ensure the safety of this ship."
Canadian transmission: "Also in consideration for the safety of your ship, once again I urge you to divert your course 15 degrees to the South. Rightfully so, you can boast of being an aircraft carrier with destroyers and cruisers ...yet, though I have no desire to do battle with you, you will lose unless you divert at once. I do hope you heard me correctly, though this is a mere lighthouse speaking. Your call."
There are many things we can read ...some of which are true, some partially true, and some that are not true at all. If the story of the aircraft carrier and the lighthouse was true, it would be very important to heed the message of the lighthouse ...not to strike an iceberg, or dash against the rocks. Any vessel of that nature would require great leadership. And I don't believe anyone in high command with that much responsibility would boldly take such a reckless chance.
I believe the Bible is absolutely true. And I suggest you don't chance that it is not.
Your call.
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