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Honey From The Rock Psalm 81:16 |
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HOW SPECIFIC? This entry was posted on 07-02-2008 and is filed under uncategorized. This is the 550th "Honey from the Rock." I trust that you are being edified from these weekly Bible studies. Let me hear from you today.
Our verse for the day reads: "It is degrading even to speak of the things continually done by them in secret" (Eph. 5:12 TCNT). Yesterday we learned that we are to "expose and reprove and convict" (Amplified) those who engage in the deeds of darkness. This takes boldness and courage. But it also takes wisdom and discretion. Because "it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret" (NKJV). The Christian reprover must walk a fine line. He does not want to become lascivious in describing or denouncing lasciviousness. I once read an expose of pornography in a Christian journal that was pornographic in its details. I don't get that journal anymore. I have heard sermons preached that went way over the line (in my judgment) in defining things that some people practice in private. I believe that secret sins must be rebuked, but it is better to speak in general terms rather than in graphic language. I believe that is what Paul did when he wrote about such sins. Go back and look at Eph. 4:26-31 and Eph. 5:3-5. Prayer: Holy Father, give us wisdom when we rebuke that which offends You. Through Christ we pray. CommentsDisplay comments as (Linear | Threaded)
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