New Bible Study
Friday, 28. December 2007, 02:56:25
I hate it when ever anyone forces their will on me or intrudes into my privacy. Recently on a bus a man got on and immediately decided that the entire bus was going to be his undevided audience. I tend to react badly in this situation. When he said something and looked at me for confirmation by saying, "Right"? I simply said, "didn't your mother tell you not to talk to strangers? He got the hint and excluded me.
Others tend to intrude this way also. Recently on the phone a young man who was soliciting couldn't understand what I don't have time right now meant. I was still at the polite stage when he said the magic words, "aw com on help me out here" I started with, "I don't know you to help you out and beside you are the rudest...." He got quiet before bidding me goodnight.
People that want to swamp you with the word of God also annoy me to no end. When I want to study the word of God, I know where I keep my bible. I don't go to church because most churches are selling something other than God's word. Even on TV I had the channel on a station when a pastor started. I couldn't help but think, he was not teaching the word of God. He was in show business.
Many people want to buy swamp land in Florida for many reasons; Some just to know they own property, others because they like to be the victim. Whatever the reason doesn't matter. Just let them seek you when they have the need.
I like reading the bible for a variety of reasons. I know some that just like the stories. I know others that like to compare what they believe with what the bible says. There are thousands of reasons to be interested in the bible but no one needs bible crusaders pushing a bible in their face. They also don't need bible thumpers telling them what to think.
That's the reason I got so excited when I saw a bible study forum started by TogaOga. I happen to be aquainted with her here on Opera. I knew if she was the moderator it was going to be a forum where people could come and share at whatever level they choose. I thought what a wonderful opportunity for a young mother to let her children ask questions or read verses and participate without worrying that some son of the devil was going to attack.
I had so many thoughts but most of them were about the opportunity for honest people to get in on the ground floor of this forum and help shape it. TogaOga is a young mother herself and is also a warm honest person who seeks answers through her faith.
If you love God, if you are just curious about Jesus or even if you want to learn about Solomon as a king, you can be sure that this forum will be the most enjoyable place to spend time. You don't have to go through any ritual of bowing or sacrificing your first born. Just go when you want and be as comfortable as you would in your own home.
Here is the address:
http://my.opera.com/superArlin2/blog/
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