2006-11-14 16:45:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I cite Scripture when I realize I'm trying to say in way too complicated a way what God and his faithful expressed much more succinctly. And I quote it when nothing else will do but the words of Jesus Christ himself. That is, there are some things that I do not have any authority to say, and so I seek the words of the author of all life.
2006-11-14 16:51:29 · answer #1 · answered by Gestalt 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Of course not. If that were true, every writer of the New Testament would be considered to have a " religious spirit" since they all quoted the Old Testament scriptures. Jesus Himself did this all the time.
Better question: Is there such a thing as a "religious spirirt"?
Or is it a man-made term used to attack people who oppose the heretic faith/ wealth/ health/ prosperity preachers like Benny Hinn, (false prophet) Rod Parsley ( false teacher) and TD Jakes
( false teacher).
The term is NEVER used in the Bible. The word "religious" is only used twice, and in both cases, it is a favorable thing to be.
If you think that what you see on TBN is Christianity, you are deceived.
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2006-11-14 16:57:49 · answer #2 · answered by revulayshun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some Christians were raised memorizing Scripture. It comes easy enough when you start young. Through life, we're presented with daily challenges, & being able to lean on the Bible's teachings is often the best help.
Most all life's questions can be answered in Scripture, so it helps to be instant in your knowledge.
2006-11-14 16:51:51 · answer #3 · answered by azar_and_bath 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not always, I quote scriptures often for two reasons...
#1.
I value the Bible much more than my own words...(here we go again:) )
Rom 3:4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.
2Ti 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
#2
I realize that many people will not look up the verses if I just provide book, chapter, verse. I guess it's my way of serving the brethren (providing the text so they don't have to look it up) and exposing those that wouldn't look it up to the verses themselves.
2006-11-14 16:53:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. A person quotes scripture because they have a hard time thinking for themselves, and it's much easier to copy and paste. It's laziness. Either way, it's a wasted effort. If you're quoting to christians...they should already know it. If you're quoting to nonchristians, they don't believe there's any truth in that silly book anyway.
2006-11-14 16:49:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't know about anyone else but I quote scriptures to show where in the Bible it says what I am stating, showing that what i say is from the Bible, and that I believe what the Bible says
2006-11-14 16:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by I speak Truth 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, not necessarily. Scriptures are the basis of what we believe. If we can not back up what we are saying by saying God's Word, what can we say? I assume you asked this question because of someone you are familiar with. Let us not judge, less we be judged. May God Bless
2006-11-14 16:50:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
not necessarily,some people quote because they have been tought too quote,not that it comes from the heart
2006-11-14 16:49:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on their fruits? If their fruits are good, no. If their fruits are evil, yes?
2006-11-14 16:49:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it's because they have nothing of their own to say
2006-11-14 16:49:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋