Which carries more weight, The Confession or The Walk?

I can't quote any scripture but I believe Jesus was heavier than the bible.

The walk. Don't need no scripture or to be a christ-lover to tell you that!

Which man should you marry: the one who is a sweet talker and tells you what you want to hear all the time (Confessing his love for you...ohh! how dramatic!) Or
the one who is there consistently yet sometimes says stupid or annoying things (walking the walk - not nearly so dramatic nor easy)

BTW: How in the world does a bible (a book made of paper) command a human being to do anything?
Sure, you want say it is nitpicking, but it goes to show the level of non-thought that can bring some folks to religious 'calling'.

You may believe your God commands these things on the paper.
Or maybe it is Jesus, or Matt or one of the other men doing the commanding of you.

But the Bible is not a Character with a voice, brain, and reproductive system. Just think about it. That is the realm of Cartoon World.

p.s. I think I will have a Veggie Tales Salad tonight Ya ever see those shows?

I don't think that was the right answer, flushd.

"Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if a certain one says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If a brother or a sister is in a naked state and lacking the food sufficient for the day, 16 yet a certain one of YOU says to them: "Go in peace, keep warm and well fed," but YOU do not give them the necessities for [their] body, of what benefit is it? 17 Thus, too, faith, if it does not have works, is dead in itself. (James 2:14-17)

neologist wrote:

"Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if a certain one says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If a brother or a sister is in a naked state and lacking the food sufficient for the day, 16 yet a certain one of YOU says to them: "Go in peace, keep warm and well fed," but YOU do not give them the necessities for [their] body, of what benefit is it? 17 Thus, too, faith, if it does not have works, is dead in itself. (James 2:14-17)

How about for those who do not speak Scripture Speak. Can you please tell them your answer in plain speak.

Mindonfire wrote:

neologist wrote:

"Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if a certain one says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If a brother or a sister is in a naked state and lacking the food sufficient for the day, 16 yet a certain one of YOU says to them: "Go in peace, keep warm and well fed," but YOU do not give them the necessities for [their] body, of what benefit is it? 17 Thus, too, faith, if it does not have works, is dead in itself. (James 2:14-17)

How about for those who do not speak Scripture Speak. Can you please tell them your answer in plain speak.

This, coming from one esoteric beyond obfuscation. . .

Well, OK:

Satan is a believer. Satan knows the outcome of his rebellion and the rewards in store for those practicing their faith. So knowledge, understanding and the profession of faith are not enough.

"Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if a certain one says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If a brother or a sister is in a naked state and lacking the food sufficient for the day, 16 yet a certain one of YOU says to them: "Go in peace, keep warm and well fed," but YOU do not give them the necessities for [their] body, of what benefit is it? 17 Thus, too, faith, if it does not have works, is dead in itself. (James 2:14-17)

I think we may agree, even if we say things in completely different ways. lol

neologist wrote:

"Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if a certain one says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If a brother or a sister is in a naked state and lacking the food sufficient for the day, 16 yet a certain one of YOU says to them: "Go in peace, keep warm and well fed," but YOU do not give them the necessities for [their] body, of what benefit is it? 17 Thus, too, faith, if it does not have works, is dead in itself. (James 2:14-17)

I actually like this piece of scripture a lot. Unfortunately, some twist it to their own agenda (like some people will do with most anything; not just the bible).

It also reminds us to be nice and to feed,clothe, and share PEACE with people. We can all do that if we want, whether we share a faith or not.

I think we may agree, even if we say things in completely different ways. lol

neologist wrote:

"Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if a certain one says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If a brother or a sister is in a naked state and lacking the food sufficient for the day, 16 yet a certain one of YOU says to them: "Go in peace, keep warm and well fed," but YOU do not give them the necessities for [their] body, of what benefit is it? 17 Thus, too, faith, if it does not have works, is dead in itself. (James 2:14-17)

I actually like this piece of scripture a lot. Unfortunately, some twist it to their own agenda (like some people will do with most anything; not just the bible).

It also reminds us to be nice and to feed,clothe, and share PEACE with people. We can all do that if we want, whether we share a faith or not.