2 Corinthians
1 – 3
Verse 1:13 makes me laugh:
We are not writing
to you in anything resembling codes or riddles; we only write those
lessons you are ready to read and understand. I hope you will study them,
value them, and truly understand them until the end.
I get a chuckle from this since I read much
of Paul’s writing and see riddles. I get confused and this next few verses show
this. He said he was coming and then he said he wasn’t, I am confused. You need
to study his writings to understand them. The idea of a parable makes sense
when you see actual application of theology. When I read Paul, he confuses me
more than makes sense.
Verse 2:14 is one I can relate to:
Yet I am so
thankful to God, who always marches us to victory under the banner of the
Anointed One; and through us He spreads the beautiful fragrance of His
knowledge to every corner of the earth.
My subject is science, I believe knowledge
in science will strengthen faith and not destroy it. The problem is everyone
pushes faith in naturism is really science. See that is no different than
saying Genesis 1 is a science. Follow me, science is based on data where
naturism is based on a belief. The data shows a diamond can be radiometric
dated to be either billions of years old or 10,000 years old. What do you
choose? The “truth” is based on your view of the world and not the data. You
will say the Carbon 14 is a contaminate if you believe the earth is old or it’s
proof the world is young if you are so inclined.
My point is we don’t have to shy away from
some aspects in fear of God not being there. He is in subtitle ways; we have to
stand up (stand up) for Jesus in all arenas. I am marching into the coliseum
with the lions to battle science with passion. You may think I am insane, but I
believe science shows God just as much as a beautiful sunrise.
Verse 3:1 expresses Paul’s frustration:
Are we back to
page one? Do we need to gather some recommendations to prove our validity
to you? Or do we need to take your letter of commendation to others to gain
credibility?
I can imagine how God must feel with me.
Seems like I go back to page one all too often. Glad I don’t have a “Paul”
around who will be honest;-)
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