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Originally Posted by Chris  One of the things that irks me about reformed thinkers is their willingness to make a truce with certain worldly things. It's not that owning a TV is inherently sinful. It's not that drinking is inherently sinful. It's not that owning a fast car is inherently sinful. It's not that being a wise investor is inherently sinful.
But when you take these things collectively, you end up with a materially wealthy family who has a retirement plan that allows them freedom to not depend on God, a television they watch religiously, toys to compete for their quiet time, prosperity that makes them forget God...... | Good point. I guess as has been stressed by many reformed thinkers there's a need for moderation, and going along with your point it'd be 'collective moderation'. Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Somewhere, somehow, we have lost our way. Based on this, it is good to examine the lives of others. Even if you disagree with their theology.  | I agree. We can surely learn from others that have a different theology without adopting that theology.
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Bob Howes
Framingham, MA
A reoccurring thought:
Rev 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
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