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TPeter Pedant //Mt 16 is clearly apocalyptic// No!
Jesus did not come to earth to give us health, wealth, and a long life in this world. He came to open up the opportunity of living forever in the new world.
Matt 16 v 26 Jesus is asking two thought-provoking questions - “Of what benefit is it for a man to gain the whole world and to forfeit his soul?” and, “What, really, would a man give in exchange for his soul?” The answer to the first question is obvious from a human standpoint. It is of no benefit for a man to gain the whole world if he loses his life, his soul. Possessions are useful only if one is alive to enjoy them. Jesus’ second question: “What, really, would a man give in exchange for his soul?” might have reminded his listeners of Satan’s allegation in the days of Job: “Everything that a man has he will give in behalf of his soul.” (Job 2:4) For some who do not worship Jehovah, Satan’s words might be true. Many would do anything, abandon any principle, just to stay alive. True Christians, though, view things differently.
Naomi //How can a person be joyful if hatred and destructive feelings are bottled up inside of him. //
I don’t have feelings of hatred and destruction. I just have pity for you all because you don’t have the wonderful hope and prospect of life in a world where there will be no hatred, disunity, violence, fear, hunger, poverty, disease and death.
Mickey 4444 //This is religious drivel.//
Then don’t read it! I am not forcing you to read it, if you do then that is your choice and no one else’s.
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