To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; Aquamarine; The Mayor; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; deadhead; ...
Join us for warm fuzzy
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
Also Warm Fuzzy Fairy Tales!!!!
2 posted on
02/20/2008 6:17:27 AM PST by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...
February 20, 2008
Threats And Warnings
Keep His statutes and His commandments . . . that it may go well with you and with your children after you. —Deuteronomy 4:40
“God never threatens; the devil never warns,” declared Oswald Chambers. We sometimes use the words threat and warning interchangeably, but Chambers saw a principle that suggests a distinction. Threats are used to get people to do what is in our best interest. Warnings are issued to get people to do what is in their best interest. In other words, threats seek to preserve power, whereas warnings serve to protect people from danger.
Satan wants us to think of God’s loving warnings as mean-spirited threats, but he is wrong. According to Chambers, “A warning is a great arresting statement of God’s, inspired by His love and patience.” The evidence of this is found in the many commands that are coupled with phrases like “that it may go well with you” (Deut. 4:40; 12:28).
In loving relationships, people warn one another of the inevitable consequences of foolish behavior. In unhealthy relationships, people threaten one another with punishment if they fail to live up to unreasonable demands.
As we interact with others, it’s good to consider the nature of our counsel and commands. Do we use ultimatums to preserve our own well-being? Or do we lovingly warn others to keep them from harm?
FOR FURTHER STUDY
How can we take comfort from the love of God if we don’t feel loved? Read How Has God Loved Us? on the Web at www.discoveryseries.org/q0102
Warnings are an expression of love; threats are an expression of control.
Bible in One Year: Leviticus 16–18; Proverbs 18:1-12
3 posted on
02/20/2008 6:33:42 AM PST by
The Mayor
(The purpose of prayer is not to get what we want, but to become what God wants.)
To: DollyCali
4 posted on
02/20/2008 6:34:51 AM PST by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: DollyCali
I really like your picture.
5 posted on
02/20/2008 6:49:21 AM PST by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: DollyCali
I love that fuzzy puppy!
Weinie
22 posted on
02/20/2008 5:27:31 PM PST by
lonestar
To: DollyCali; All
Dolly, your fairy tale post is so pretty. Love your table backgrounds and colors and there are some awful sweet fairy tales there, too.
I've had the flu/bronchitis/laryngitis for over a week - guess same thing so many people everywhere have had - so haven't been around in a while.
That little puppy ("Wanna Play?") could steal anybody's heart - I want him! :)
48 posted on
02/21/2008 4:48:26 PM PST by
Billie
To: DollyCali; Finest FRiends
Thank you, Dolly for Warm Fuzzy Thread..So pretty!. .
Sweet Dreams To All
71 posted on
02/21/2008 8:33:29 PM PST by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
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