Thanks for the kind words, Kathy.  I believe the Bible is without error, but
if there were any errors in the Bible it would be in the verse where Paul
the Apostle says he's the greatest of all sinners.  That's me, not him.
Smile.  But if nothing else, I hope my sharing on the list will be an
example of what not to do or spur someone on to doing better than me.  At
least you know how great the grace and mercy of GOD is that if JESUS died
for me, He certainly has no problem with the rest of you!  Smile.

Paul the Perfectly Imperfect
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathy Du Bois" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 9:49 PM
Subject: Re: Looked up licensing requirements


> Matt,
> I'm not keeping tabs so, please, put your mind at ease about that.  I'm
> basing my comments only on what you have shared openly.  Paul is right
> though in saying that we are all in this together and that part of being
> a Christian is encouraging each other in our walk with the Lord,
> correcting course when needs be and comforting one another as needed.  In
> Hebrews, we are told,  "Let us consider how we may spur one another on
> toward love and good deeds.  Let us not give up meeting together, as some
> are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the
> more as you see the day approaching."  Hebrews 10:24-25,  Also, I have
> encouraged you to continue to study the word of God in the bible because
> we are told in 2 Timothy 3:16 that, ""All scripture is God breathed and
> is useful for teaching, rrbuking, correcting and training in
> righteousness,  so that the man of god may be thoroughly equipped for
> every good work."  Matt, we're not called to simply live good lives or to
> get by, we're called to become like Christ and develop a mind like His.
> That's why Paul and I have been such sticklers about doing what's right.
> Because we are challenged to do so.  "Be imitators of God, therefore, as
> dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us
> and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."
> Ephesians 5:1-2.  We all blow it, but then we need each other for reality
> checks.  I just hope and pray that this makes some sense.
>         Anyway, I find your questions and explorations exciting.  Thank
> you for being so open in your exploration of the faith.
> In Him,
> Kathy
>
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