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Alright, a long overdue post.
So, last last week, right after the amp incident, Pastor John had a message on... I forget. But it was very relavent :) Hold on, let me grab my notes. I meant to do this earlier, but I've been completely swamped with homework and DVD box sets.
Ah ha! It was on Jealousy. So hmm, Proverbs 27:4 reads Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? Poon says that through jealousy, we resent God's goodness in the lives others, and we ignore God's goodness in our own lives.
Reasons for avoiding Jealousy?
1) It distracts us from our life's purpose.
Jesus says in Luke 9:62, No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.
-Meaning, following God requires a lot of concentration.
-Don't put it off, don't procrastinate, don't be distracted and don't be caught looking back!
2) Causes conflict in relationships.
James 4:1,2 says What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. Quick point, to kill is the most extreme form of hatred.
Ecc 4:4 - And I saw that all labor and all achievement spring from man's envy of his neighbor. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. Driven by unhealthy competition.
3) It leads to other sins.
James 3:16 - For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.
4) It can make us miserable.
Proverbs 14:30 - A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
Luke 12:15 - Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.
- Damn! I totally got burned by God there! But man!! That amp was SOO COOL!!
Alright John, you made a good point. And it sounds good and all, but how the hell do we combat jealousy which comes so naturally to me? Riddle me that jerk face. Well, to my surprise, he did have some points to back up his argument. Dang he's good. I'll throw in his supporting verses, but I'm tired of typing them out. I'll let you guys check'em out :) But please do, cause this is some seriously good stuff.
Spiritual Practices to Contentment.
1) Resist comparing ourselves to others.
2 Corinthians 10:12
Galations 6:4
Recodnize our Uniquness.
Psalm 139:13
Psalm 139:15
Rejoice in what you DO have.
Ecc 6:9
Luke 12:15
Respond to others in Love.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Romans 12:15
Refocus on Pleasing God.
Colossians 3:2
Psalm 119:37
John 4:13
So yeah, all in all, I should be patient for that amp. Plus, it's not like I can afford it. Unless I get some special 0% financing through the Bank Of Konrad. But... ultimately, I don't want to do that. Thanks for offering though Kon :D But still, reading over that last post, I'm a bit shocked at how greedy I was! Rotten to the bone man!
Sometimes, I love reading the Bible. Other times I'd really rather not. But I find when there's purpose behind your searching, and a sense of context, it makes for a more meaningful experience. And in the words of Hendrix... "Are you Experienced?" Dunanaa!
Hey Konrad, thanks a lot for the free drugs man. You have no idea how much I appreciate it. I feel a lot better too :) So... here are your questions:
1) If Pharmacy was an animal, what animal would it be and why?
2) If you could have one trait from your Monk in Guild Wars, which would it be and why?
3) Both your brother and sister's livers have failed. Their only chance of survival is a liver transplant, and the only possible donar is You! Without a second thought, you sacrifice your own liver (and life), but to which sibling will you give it to? And why?
4) If Pharmacy was the answer, what is the question?
5) Your on a ship, with most of the crew whom you trust. However, there's one mate who you suspect would turn against you if the money is right. What would you do with him?
PS. You mentioned something along the lines of: "I'll take up your challenge on the five questions, since they've taken my blog down because of inactivity, I'll blog my responses on your blog." I don't think that's quite true. Your blog might suck, but...
So, last last week, right after the amp incident, Pastor John had a message on... I forget. But it was very relavent :) Hold on, let me grab my notes. I meant to do this earlier, but I've been completely swamped with homework and DVD box sets.
Ah ha! It was on Jealousy. So hmm, Proverbs 27:4 reads Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? Poon says that through jealousy, we resent God's goodness in the lives others, and we ignore God's goodness in our own lives.
Reasons for avoiding Jealousy?
1) It distracts us from our life's purpose.
Jesus says in Luke 9:62, No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.
-Meaning, following God requires a lot of concentration.
-Don't put it off, don't procrastinate, don't be distracted and don't be caught looking back!
2) Causes conflict in relationships.
James 4:1,2 says What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. Quick point, to kill is the most extreme form of hatred.
Ecc 4:4 - And I saw that all labor and all achievement spring from man's envy of his neighbor. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. Driven by unhealthy competition.
3) It leads to other sins.
James 3:16 - For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.
4) It can make us miserable.
Proverbs 14:30 - A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
Luke 12:15 - Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.
- Damn! I totally got burned by God there! But man!! That amp was SOO COOL!!
Alright John, you made a good point. And it sounds good and all, but how the hell do we combat jealousy which comes so naturally to me? Riddle me that jerk face. Well, to my surprise, he did have some points to back up his argument. Dang he's good. I'll throw in his supporting verses, but I'm tired of typing them out. I'll let you guys check'em out :) But please do, cause this is some seriously good stuff.
Spiritual Practices to Contentment.
1) Resist comparing ourselves to others.
2 Corinthians 10:12
Galations 6:4
Recodnize our Uniquness.
Psalm 139:13
Psalm 139:15
Rejoice in what you DO have.
Ecc 6:9
Luke 12:15
Respond to others in Love.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Romans 12:15
Refocus on Pleasing God.
Colossians 3:2
Psalm 119:37
John 4:13
So yeah, all in all, I should be patient for that amp. Plus, it's not like I can afford it. Unless I get some special 0% financing through the Bank Of Konrad. But... ultimately, I don't want to do that. Thanks for offering though Kon :D But still, reading over that last post, I'm a bit shocked at how greedy I was! Rotten to the bone man!
Sometimes, I love reading the Bible. Other times I'd really rather not. But I find when there's purpose behind your searching, and a sense of context, it makes for a more meaningful experience. And in the words of Hendrix... "Are you Experienced?" Dunanaa!
Hey Konrad, thanks a lot for the free drugs man. You have no idea how much I appreciate it. I feel a lot better too :) So... here are your questions:
1) If Pharmacy was an animal, what animal would it be and why?
2) If you could have one trait from your Monk in Guild Wars, which would it be and why?
3) Both your brother and sister's livers have failed. Their only chance of survival is a liver transplant, and the only possible donar is You! Without a second thought, you sacrifice your own liver (and life), but to which sibling will you give it to? And why?
4) If Pharmacy was the answer, what is the question?
5) Your on a ship, with most of the crew whom you trust. However, there's one mate who you suspect would turn against you if the money is right. What would you do with him?
PS. You mentioned something along the lines of: "I'll take up your challenge on the five questions, since they've taken my blog down because of inactivity, I'll blog my responses on your blog." I don't think that's quite true. Your blog might suck, but...
posted by Jonny at 4:52 p.m.
7 Comments:
preach it brother!!! :)
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a good reminder, jon. =) It's usually easier to be jealous than content, isnt it? Funny since we have so much more to be content for than envious of.
yay, love the drumming in this song. =) I think I've fallen in love with djembes, congas, and the like! =)
Hey CC, so I hear your pursuing the djembes eh? :D Where did you hear of that camp? That's beyond awesome!
Konny boy... I'm glad :) Another convert!
My school sent me on an 'assignment' after one of our students won $$$ in an art contest. They wanted to support the music program so we decided to purchase djembes... and I was sent to a drumming camp. It's freakin' awesome! Have you ever played in a drum circle? We should totally go one night! It's so much fun!
We have a really old guy (well, not that old) but around mid 60's? Konny, I need you to confirm. But he's been speaking at our church whenever we don't have a speaker. Retired bus driver, served in the military, he's an old gruffly whte man with lots of tattoes.
And he plays djembe on our worship team :D He's really good too!
Very enlightening.. this post will definitely come in handy when i need to calm down.. or help someone else out:)
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