Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the traditions of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. — Colossians 2:8
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Absolutely. Who better to teach us than the LORD? We know “man” is flawed, we know “man” will interpret things to be the way he either thinks it should be or maybe if he is doing something that he doesn’t consider too bad, therefore won’t tell it like it is. Of course, being human sometimes we just plain get things wrong. These are just a few reasons on a long list of many reasons. So, again why would we listen to anything but the Living Word of God?
Exactly! He is our great Teacher, and I am happy to call Him ‘Master’! We’ve seen man sugarcoat the Word time after time again. As humans, we err, but God never changes,
It can be taken further Brother as I know people who never consult scripture. They hear it read to them in a sermon, read it in devotionals, exerts in books, etc but rarely if ever actually sit and read the Bible.
I know someone who fits that perfectly.
This person does exactly as you describe, while simultaneously lives in fornication, and teaches her kids that there’s nothing wrong with shacking up.
And she frequently slaps her little girl in the face.
The Word 
Thought it was your new home, from the King… of your heart! 😊 Be blessed my sister!
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Hahaha Yes Brother in my heart :) :)
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Blessings!
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This is why we’re encouraged to study scripture on our own (2 Timothy 2:15).
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Absolutely. Who better to teach us than the LORD? We know “man” is flawed, we know “man” will interpret things to be the way he either thinks it should be or maybe if he is doing something that he doesn’t consider too bad, therefore won’t tell it like it is. Of course, being human sometimes we just plain get things wrong. These are just a few reasons on a long list of many reasons. So, again why would we listen to anything but the Living Word of God?
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Exactly! He is our great Teacher, and I am happy to call Him ‘Master’! We’ve seen man sugarcoat the Word time after time again. As humans, we err, but God never changes,
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Well said :)
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Great scripture miss Margaret!
That warning makes me think about systematic theologies and denominational traditions.
Think about this miss Margaret, (in context of that warning in that verse that you posted here)…
How many times do people first go to see what their religious gurus believe about something, and consult scripture afterwards?
Think about… creeds, confessions, and denominational statements of faith.
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It can be taken further Brother as I know people who never consult scripture. They hear it read to them in a sermon, read it in devotionals, exerts in books, etc but rarely if ever actually sit and read the Bible.
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Great point sister!
I know someone who fits that perfectly.
This person does exactly as you describe, while simultaneously lives in fornication, and teaches her kids that there’s nothing wrong with shacking up.
And she frequently slaps her little girl in the face.
But she’s all about being a “Christian.”
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Oh wow just wow
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Awesome 👏🤗 thank you, Maggi.
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<3 <3 That poem you posted today is amazing. It gave me chills. You have a God given gift :)
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Thank you, my sweet wise one. You are a good person , I feel such awesome vibes from you. I am blessed to know you.
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As always you lift me up Yassy :) :)
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🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
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