( seems carnal and worldly to me )
dave
2007-06-04
14:51:43
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"Christians should not bet and good is something we use to encourage someone. What's your point?"
Answer >>> These are the terms of GAMBLERS and UNBELIEVERS.
Christians should not gamble or RELY ON LUCK INSTEAD OF GOD.
If you use luck, where is your FAITH ???????
2007-06-04
14:58:45 ·
update #1
"For the same reason they say "holy cow!" Meaningless colloquial expressions not meant to be taken literally."
Answer >>> It is NOT meaningless to the common sinner. These are the terms COMMON SINNERS USE.
These words DO NOT set you apart AS A BELIEVER IN JESUS CHRIST.
These words are COMMON SLANG EXPRESSIONS WHICH BRING NO GLORY TO GOD.
( maybe some Christians are Christians ONLY IN THEIR CLOSETS ??????? )
2007-06-04
15:04:03 ·
update #2
"its just a habit that people have, using these terms don't make people bad christians "
No it "don't" . Just does not set them apart as "different".
There are many such "bad habits" that Christians display to the world.
Are we not supposed to be SET APART FROM THE WORLD ???
2007-06-04
15:10:32 ·
update #3
"Indeed it is.
IS. 65:11 - But YOU men are those leaving Jehovah, those forgetting my holy mountain, those setting in order a table for the god of Good Luck."
Answer >>> Thank You !!!!!!!
2007-06-04
15:14:22 ·
update #4
" I agree it seems very carnal and worldly...I don't use you bet....but I used to say good luck....I don't any more....and we even have pot blessings (instead of pot luck) to refer to everyone bring a dish of food to share."
Answer >>> JESUS bless you Jan !!!
2007-06-04
15:16:59 ·
update #5
partial quote >>>> "I read about the god of fortune warned against in the O.T. of the bible and realized how these common phrases were not harmless because they grieve the Holy Spirit. Many Christians are not taught on this subject and people that feel offended are labeled legalistic. I have examined myself and find myself woefully short of the mark. I know it is by the Blood that I am coming through, but I have to remember to come out and be separate."
Answer >>> Some Christians, I SAID SOME, live and work in the world and you cannot tell them apart from anyone else. They dress like, act like, and speak like everyone else. They are transformed on Sunday and become "church people" and then begin to act like, dress like, and TALK LIKE >>> "Christians".
Aint it amazing that people can put on and off their "Christian self" in a matter of seconds when talking to a stranger and suddenly encountering one of their Christian friends ???
OSCARS anyone ?
2007-06-04
16:41:24 ·
update #6
I agree it seems very carnal and worldly...I don't use you bet....but I used to say good luck....I don't any more....and we even have pot blessings (instead of pot luck) to refer to everyone bring a dish of food to share.
2007-06-04 15:15:00
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answered by Jan P 6
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I came to the Lord in my 30's, and was not raised in a church. In spite of that, I always believed in God. I came to Him with no dogma or doctrine, just the belief that somewhere in the bible might be some answer for me. When it came, I could not read enough, I was hungry for the Word. I felt clean for the first time in my life. Soon after my conversion [ and by His grace, many good teachers,] phrases like "holy smoke, good luck, and even gosh darn" began to prick my heart. I read about the god of fortune warned against in the O.T. of the bible and realized how these common phrases were not harmless because they grieve the Holy Spirit. Many Christians are not taught on this subject and people that feel offended are labeled legalistic. I have examined myself and find myself woefully short of the mark. I know it is by the Blood that I am coming through, but I have to remember to come out and be separate. Maybe I should get off this sight because I have not been exposed to as much anti-Christ verbage in my walk as I have seen on these pages. We are hated, but the world loves it's own.
2007-06-04 23:10:47
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answered by One Wing Eagle Woman 6
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It is worldly. I don't imagine most Christians think about it or even know that we will be held accountable for every idle word.
It is probably a "hold over" from the world. I occasionally say something like best wishes, without sometimes really thinking about the real meaning. But I am better with this with Jesus' help. Praise the Lord for this.
2007-06-05 17:25:16
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answered by RB 7
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Indeed it is.
IS. 65:11 - But YOU men are those leaving Jehovah, those forgetting my holy mountain, those setting in order a table for the god of Good Luck.
2007-06-04 22:09:45
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answered by keiichi 6
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wait, do you mean no one else uses these word. WOW Hey i did not no we had the monopoly.
You bet, figure of speech. like an atheist bets on whether there is a God or not , and a Christian bets on whether their is a savior or not.
Good Luck is something that is also by chance God is blessing your ventures for we walk and God directs the path and hopefully it is in the way of prosper and not a tough test.
I suppose alot of things are worldly to you then if this is all you got on us.
Is this why we need to spell everything correctly too?
2007-06-04 22:01:52
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answered by Dennis James 5
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You bet it is! I was a part of a church that had a monthly mean after church once a month. It is traditionally called a "pot luck" but they called it a "providence meal" I think the issue is with the American language, not Christianity. Now, in the American language the phrase, "Good Luck," can mean, "I hope it will go well with you." You could have the same issues with a phrase like, "how're you doing?" Good luck with your answers.
2007-06-04 22:01:57
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answered by DrThorne 3
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Just bad habit. You're right, though. Those words, particularly "luck", have nothing to do with Kingdom life.
2007-06-04 21:57:09
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answered by TroothBTold 5
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For the same reason they say "holy cow!" Meaningless colloquial expressions not meant to be taken literally.
2007-06-04 21:56:46
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answered by PaulCyp 7
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I just use common clichés sometimes. no I don't support gambling of believe in luck. it's just easier to say "good luck" than "Godspeed" or "you bet" than "indubitably".
I guess I can try to think before I phrase...
2007-06-04 22:04:07
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answered by Hey, Ray 6
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I have used these statements
will the Lord return?
you bet he will(Its a given
I'm playing ball tonight!
good luck with your hitting
context is the question
2007-06-04 22:02:19
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answered by j.wisdom 6
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