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Post by John on Mar 4, 2019 13:18:01 GMT -5
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. 2 Corinthians 11:2
There are other directions we can go with this scripture in directly dealing with the context, but I want to focus on jealousy. There is no question it can be sin, like being jealous over others having more than you, and it can cause people to commit wicked acts, like murder. At the same time, not all jealousy is sin. God himself states that He is a jealous God, and Paul's state of jealousy here is for the Lord's sake. The question is, when is jealousy acceptable and when is it sin?
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Post by Giller on Mar 4, 2019 14:42:24 GMT -5
2Co 11:2-3 (2) For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. (3) But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
(Strong's concordance)
(G2205
ζῆλος zēlos dzay'-los From G2204; properly heat, that is, (figuratively) “zeal” (in a favorable sense, ardor; in an unfavorable one, jealousy, as of a husband [figuratively of God], or an enemy, malice): - emulation, envy (-ing), fervent mind, indignation, jealousy, zeal.
Total KJV occurrences: 17)
I think it is a type of zeal, a type of wanting to see the Corinthians prosper in the Lord, and not wanting to see them taken away by false doctrines, or false ways.
Paul wanted to see them kept in the ways of God, he was zealous for them, he was zealous to try and keep them in the way.
He was not jealous of anything they had, but had a desire to see them stay in the right way, and was zealous for them, and sought to do as much as he can, as much influence he can muster, so to see them stay in the right way.
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Post by frienduff on Mar 4, 2019 16:42:42 GMT -5
Well, giller hit this one right in . He is right . Now , on that note , How about a hearty praise to the LORD .
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Post by frienduff on Mar 4, 2019 16:58:40 GMT -5
Anything , desire , love , want or etc , that places self first , Creates great jealousy in GOD . No images , no prayers , no mysticisms , nothing that centers on self , HONORS GOD , but does ANGER HIM . And , who can stand before GOD when HE is angry . Are we greater than GOD . NOPE . The image that provokes Him to jealousy is in full bloom now . Knowing the TERROR of the LORD we better all out persuade men to repent and follow ONLY CHRIST . Cause two things , no man knows when his time is up , and when once that door is closed , ITS CLOSED and WONT BE OPEN AGAIN . THEN COMETH the WRATH OF GOD . the lamb who will tread the winepress and wrath of all mighty God . If it contradicts GOD , then it causes any who does so , to be in shoes they don't WANT TO BE IN . Thus REPENT , full out correction , doing all to build up the church and correct any who does so err from the path of Christ .
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Post by John on Mar 4, 2019 16:59:26 GMT -5
For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous is a jealous God. Exodus 34:14
As many times as I have read the Bible, this is the first time I saw Jealous as a name of God. I know him as I Am, Jehovah, Heavenly Father, but in this verse, He is called Jealous.
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Post by frienduff on Mar 4, 2019 17:02:52 GMT -5
SO while we all know GOD IS LOVE , let all remember HE will become wrath too . if any love is taught that contradicts truth , KNOW and understand its false . IF any love honors man above GOD , ITS FALSE . and love that honors sin and is concerned only with unity , IS NOT LOVE , its hate . Remember when the prophet said O LORD correct me , but NOT in THINE ANGER . Better is to be corrected of the LORD through chasisements than to fall under the wrath of GOD . Let every man , woman and child both know and understand well, that all things God will work together for the good of those who LOVE HIM Not for the good of those who do not
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Post by PG4Him on Mar 4, 2019 17:03:34 GMT -5
Even in English, jealous has more than one meaning. It can mean coveting another person’s things, or it can mean being protective/possessive. To jealously guard a diamond is not to covet someone else’s diamond.
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Post by frienduff on Mar 4, 2019 17:06:27 GMT -5
For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous is a jealous God. Exodus 34:14
As many times as I have read the Bible, this is the first time I saw Jealous as a name of God. I know him as I Am, Jehovah, Heavenly Father, but in this verse, He is called Jealous. FOR GOD desires OBEDIANCE , WORSHIP n SPIRIT and TRUTH . Butero , did you read what happened with saul , WHEN the TRUE SPIRIT of GOD came upon HIM , IT MADE HIM ANGRY at those men . Folks act like christains who get stirred up against idolatry and evil are wrong . BUT I say otherwise . The SPIRIT stirred paul up too and he got busy correcting . The Spirit stirred him up and he made blind the deputy . The SPIRIT stirred peter up and he severly rebuked simeon . The HOLY SPIRIT killed dead a man and his wife . And folks act like GOD don't get angry . I SAY otherwise and thus knowing the TERROR of the LORD we must persuade men to repent and believe and all out correct any who does so err from the truth .
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Post by frienduff on Mar 4, 2019 17:10:48 GMT -5
Since no man , donkey or angel can convince me otherwise. let me say this . These are the last of days . Remember earlier when I said GOD will work together for good all things to those who LOVE HIM and not for those who reject him . God has another plan for those who reject the love of truth and rather had pleasure in unrighteousness . HE GONNASEND a strong delusion , HE GONNA DO IT and they will believe the lie and they will be damned . I know , I understand this don't sound like the god so many teach on In this inclusive age , BUT HE DONT change .IF HE SAYS HE GONNA DO IT . HE WILL DO IT . THUS , knowing the TERROR of the LORD , what should we do , PERSAUDE MEN to repent , correct any who does so err from the truth .
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Post by John on Mar 4, 2019 17:23:55 GMT -5
Even in English, jealous has more than one meaning. It can mean coveting another person’s things, or it can mean being protective/possessive. To jealously guard a diamond is not to covet someone else’s diamond. That is a good point too. In the law of Moses, there is something in place for a man who is jealous over his wife if he thinks she was unfaithful but can't prove it. She is given bitter water to drink, and if she is innocent, all is well, but if she cheated, a curse comes upon her. The man isn't charged with sin for being jealous of his own wife, though he breaks one of the ten commandments if he covets another man's wife.
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Post by frienduff on Mar 5, 2019 0:45:24 GMT -5
Just another reminder of what I have said before . I care not what the pope and the world calls yall, I loves you all. Now giller , and everyone , throw those hands up and praise the Lord .
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