Posted by rayww on July 13, 2008, at 1:03:48
In reply to Re: Correct use of spiritual tools..In context » rayww, posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on June 23, 2008, at 23:24:41
> Martin Luther wrote of the "Theology of the Cross." I refer to understanding Luther's perspective as "taking off the rose coloured glasses". Or, resigning from the "bless-me" clubs. I've studied this a fair bit, and it really brings the "reality" of the Scriptures home. You must remember and empathize deeply with Jesus' suffering, despair, doubt, and injustice before you have the glory, faith, hope, etc. The later are like people who try to use prayer or such as a means to get rich, or be 'glorified', or for something very selfish.
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> I also don't think you can take Scripture at face value. It's more poetry, verse, song, with an underlying theme of ultimate Grace.
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> My .02 cents,
> JayI think we may all be surprised at how literal scripture is when we understand the poetry. Scripture is actually its own spiritual tool, and is used to understand life; its purpose and meaning.
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