[Jeb Stuart Thurmond]

You know how Jesus kills Christian children when He needs another little angel in heaven? Sadly, this phenemenon results in the long-term survival of the Christians Jesus needs least. Christ's rejects, if you will. After visiting the Freehold Maximum Security Retirement Chateux yesterday, I had suffered from so much elder wisdom that I was almost happy to think that Obama's death panels will be blowing up the whole building any day now.

They kept saying (paraphrased) "as I lie on my deathbed, I think I wasted too much of my life chasing money and success, I should have focused more on being happy with the little things, blah blah blah".

Yeah, of course you're saying that, gramps, all you've got is the little things. Like entertaining each other with epic tales of your bowels and related parts.

You don't even remember the spine-vibrating roar of a Hummer 3 spinning its tires, nor the feeling of the crowds eyes upon your thousand-dollar+ suit, the look of terror on the face of the underling as he apologizes for having brushed against you.

You wish you'd spent more time with your family? I doubt they'd return the compliment. And me, I spend plenty of time with my family: my $3,500, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel:



And my $19,999 H2 Hummer Golf Cart:



THIS is why Jesus put us on His earth. Not to harrass your innocent relations with hemmroid epics, not to oogle sunsets like some stupid plant, not to travel the heathen world. Get a grip, be useful to Christ, and maybe He'll have you ascend to heaven so you can leave those on earth alone.

[Bobby-Joe]

hmm, never thought of that Brother Jeb, getting a family by buying a dog. It really is getting old to see my two house keepers Juanita and Maria quiver in terror every time I look at them. I told Maria to relax, "we are family" and she screamed "Please don't send me over to Talitha again" and ran off to hid in the crawl space for 12 hours crying. It makes me feel a bit lonely at times.

Well I know what will get me out of my blues, a new PrestigeHD. That will cheer me up.

[H. Montague Worthington]

You are OH so right, Brother Jeb!!! Accumulating power, prestige, millions in precious metals, an enormous summer home, and a Norweigian yacht are its own reward!!

How is one supposed to tithe if one doesn't engage in ruthless Capitalism designed to crush one's competetors?

[Trent Harvey, Jr.]

Originally Posted by Jeb Thurmond

You know, I'll state right now - I really don't understand beastiality. I don't understand beastiality at all. But looking at that dog...I can sort of, maybe, still not understand beastiality.

BTW isn't this kind of off-topic for this forum? I mean, we're meant to be trading thrifty tips. Like, close your eyes, imagine you're eating blue cheese, and sniff your feet.

Thrifty stuff. I guess you wouldn't understand.

[Cranky Old Man]

Originally Posted by Jeb Thurmond

And my $19,999 H2 Hummer Golf Cart

I am going to get me one of those. Great fun for the grand kids! Thank you for the tip. I will park it next to my Hummer H1 Alpha so it can look cute!

Originally Posted by H. Montague Worthington

How is one supposed to tithe if one doesn't engage in ruthless Capitalism designed to crush one's competetors?

I could not agree more. Just imagine we would have to share space with those poor Gold Tithers!

[James Dewitt]

Brothers, Happiness is a good steak dinner, and a wife that does not run her yap all day and night. Happiness is sitting in the bleachers watching a Pro. baseball game sipping on an ice cold brew, and leaving you yapping wife at home. Happiness is sitting in my hand made over size leather chair with the matching ottoman, reading the KJV1611. While my wife is in the kitchen tending to her black eye because she was running her mouth again

[Seth Campbell]

Originally Posted by James Dewitt

Brothers, Happiness is a good steak dinner, and a wife that does not run her yap all day and night. Happiness is sitting in the bleachers watching a Pro. baseball game sipping on an ice cold brew, and leaving you yapping wife at home. Happiness is sitting in my hand made over size leather chair with the matching ottoman, reading the KJV1611. While my wife is in the kitchen tending to her black eye because she was running her mouth again

PREACH IT BROTHER

[James Hutchins]

Very simply, the more you earn, the more you can give to God. We owe Him, He gave us life and is providing us with an opportunity to go to heaven if we play our cards right.
He would not of given us Hummers, Escalades, 20,000 sqft vacation homes and all you can eat buffets if He did not want us to enjoy them. All all of this, is nothing compared to what heaven is like. I liken living well on Earth as a primer so when we get to Heaven, we do not feel overwhelmed.

[Cranky Old Man]

Originally Posted by James Hutchins

I liken living well on Earth as a primer so when we get to Heaven, we do not feel overwhelmed.

Amen to that Brother!

[propos]

MATTHEW 6:

19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
21For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.





I'm sorry, could not help myself.

[curio11]

For me the meaning of life is rather simple;

If you have a religion, follow its teachings if you believe it holds a good set of Moral Laws.

Respect the Beliefs of others, even if they do not fit in with your own.

Obey the Laws that society puts in place they are there for a reason!

Work hard and enjoy the benefits of your hard work

and Finally, enjoy life, and share your good times with others, at least that is how I live my life, and its worked out fine for now!

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Originally Posted by curio11

For me the meaning of life is rather simple;

If you have a religion, follow its teachings if you believe it holds a good set of Moral Laws.

Respect the Beliefs of others, even if they do not fit in with your own.

Obey the Laws that society puts in place they are there for a reason!

Work hard and enjoy the benefits of your hard work

and Finally, enjoy life, and share your good times with others, at least that is how I live my life, and its worked out fine for now!

That's not what the Holy Bible says, buster.

[curio11]

I can respect what you believe in pastor, and I believe what I believe, ( A loving God etc)

I just think it you leave well alone other faith systems they wont bother you in the slightest. and even if someone tries to convert you to say Islam for example you can just simply say no thank you and wish them a good day.

Being crude and forceful as some people can be about certain faiths is indeed wrong, but at the end of the day we are all human and therefore have the right to have individual opinion.

[Bobby-Joe]

Originally Posted by curio11

I can respect what you believe in pastor, and I believe what I believe, ( A loving God etc)

I just think it you leave well alone other faith systems they wont bother you in the slightest. and even if someone tries to convert you to say Islam for example you can just simply say no thank you and wish them a good day.

Being crude and forceful as some people can be about certain faiths is indeed wrong, but at the end of the day we are all human and therefore have the right to have individual opinion.

If you respect Pastor Zeke, who is only saying what God tells Zeke to say, why are you attempting to refute him? What is matter, you think you know better than God does?

[curio11]

Honesty? Please tell me where in my statement I am refuting Pastor Ezekiel? I know he has a faith, I acknowledge and repsect that fact. My point merely being not everybody believes what he does.

As for me "Knowing Better than God" What a silly thing to say honestly, I am just a mere man as are you and so is Pastor Ezekiel he is no more divine than I or the man in the street. No more divine than a coloured man.

And lets not forget Jesus was not American, so if America is God's favoured land, why was his son not American?

[Bobby-Joe]

Originally Posted by curio11

Honesty? Please tell me where in my statement I am refuting Pastor Ezekiel? I know he has a faith, I acknowledge and repsect that fact. My point merely being not everybody believes what he does.

Well then are wrong then logically. So why should we care what wrong people think? That's like asking the village idiot or a Democrat for an opinion.

Originally Posted by curio11

As for me "Knowing Better than God" What a silly thing to say honestly, I am just a mere man as are you and so is Pastor Ezekiel he is no more divine than I or the man in the street. No more divine than a coloured man.

Yes, Zeke is not divine but he is one of Jesus chosen elect. Zeke has repented of his depravity, take personal responsibility and turned his life over to Jesus. Jesus is directing Zeke's actions and Jesus is certainly divine.

Originally Posted by curio11

And lets not forget Jesus was not American, so if America is God's favoured land, why was his son not American?

God had The Bible written in English. There is the concept called Occam's Razor. Please keep it in mind.

[curio11]

Forgive me if I am wrong but I thought the First Three Language, Because I am talking about the bible in the original context, Was indeed Written in 3 languages.

Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic. Yes we had the bible translated into various other languages, such as Turkish, Russian, even Welsh!

No as far as Pastor Ezekiel is concerned yes he may have chosen to follow a life of religion. But at the end of the day he lives, breathes, bleeds and will eventually die like any other human. No denying that.

Now you make a mention of Occam's razor, I have looked at that and yes sometimes the simplest solution is indeed the best. However religion is quite a huge concept of different I ideas, I don't personally believe Occam's razor applies to that. Just my view

[bruster]

i dont find happiness in riches and cars and money.. because when you lose all those things then you lose your happiness i find it in love, i find it in laughter, i find it in God, not an H3 hummer or fancy cars and diamonds, but thats just me.. and you know you cannot take any material possession with you to heaven

[curio11]

Bruster, I can agree, yes some possessions I believe can give you a sense of elation, but not true happiness. I find the love within the family to be great, love between friends, compassion when you help others, I mean out of the goodness of my heart, I Fed a homeless man, and he was truly grateful. Now that is making good of our existence, not slandering those of different race or creed

[Bobby-Joe]

Originally Posted by curio11

Forgive me if I am wrong but I thought the First Three Language, Because I am talking about the bible in the original context, Was indeed Written in 3 languages.

Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic. Yes we had the bible translated into various other languages, such as Turkish, Russian, even Welsh!

The KIV1611 is the most widely published book in the history of mankind. More copies exists of it than those other, non-American-English bibles you mention. Clear God's favor rests on the KJV1611.

Originally Posted by curio11

No as far as Pastor Ezekiel is concerned yes he may have chosen to follow a life of religion. But at the end of the day he lives, breathes, bleeds and will eventually die like any other human. No denying that.

You a Christian? Zeke has been promised life eternal by Jesus. If we just died and became maggot food then what is the point of bothering with Christianity?

Originally Posted by curio11

Now you make a mention of Occam's razor, I have looked at that and yes sometimes the simplest solution is indeed the best. However religion is quite a huge concept of different I ideas, I don't personally believe Occam's razor applies to that. Just my view

Religion is eminently logical. After all it is the reviled wisdom of God. While is may have complex details the basic concepts are good; socialists, secularists, liberals, atheists, homosexuals, followers of false gods and other sinners are bad, Christians are good

Back to happiness; happiness is following God's will. God then rewards us with H3, wide screen TV, expensive dogs and women and other such goods as a sign of His favor. The only reason a Christian would lose such things if they failed to obey God's will.

One of the members of Landover Baptist church did that; Brother Dave. Brother Dave voted for Kerry in '04 and Jesus removed His favor from Brother Dave. Brother Dave lost his wife, kids, house, Ford Escalade and was sent to prison.