Posted by rayww on September 28, 2003, at 9:53:06
In reply to Are You Willing?, posted by Dena on September 27, 2003, at 12:30:18
Some of us speak a different Christian language than others, and have difficulty with the terms. I would like a greater clarification of what this actually means. Like, what part of you did this touch---your feelings, your intellect, your compassion, your spirit? I read but I'm not exactly sure what it is asking because it doesn't touch my feelings or my intellect, or my spirit. Rather to me it suggests kind of an all or nothing approach to Christianity. And that's not quite how I interpret Christianity. I would like to ask the readers how they define Christianity - - not just what it means, but what it is.
I think God accepts us exactly as we are at the moment that we accept Him, and then begins His work with us, one baby step at a time, molding, forming, staying beside as we take one baby step forward, and then 10 giant steps back. He does not expect it all at once. He accepts us where we are, but once connected, we have choice to either fly or take our time. Rather than us saying, "I accept you Lord" isn't Christianity more of a "You accept me Lord?" and then "You accept me Lord!"
I would like it if you could explain this passage more clearly in your own words. For instance, what does it mean to rely on another image of yourself?
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