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When they have no rock to stand on I suppose it gets frustrating. The spirit they listen to lashes out.

141 posted on 09/01/2013 5:02:45 PM PDT by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ)

To: CynicalBear; metmom; daniel1212

It's indicative of a person who has deep insecurities about his/her beliefs. When our faith is built upon THE rock (the Lord Jesus Christ) we need not fear the storms and battles. Instead, there is a calm assurance that we know the Lord, He knows us and that His Holy Spirit is within us and will be with us through it all. That is the same kind of attitude Peter said we should have when answering one who asks us of the hope that is within us:

But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame. (I Peter 3:14-16)

179 posted on 09/01/2013 9:58:18 PM PDT by boatbums (God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to Him.)

When they have no rock to stand on I suppose it gets frustrating.

They've got Peter!

Oh...WAIT!!!

NIV Isaiah 44:8
Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one."

188 posted on 09/02/2013 5:31:06 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)

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