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Re: Justness vs. Mercy
Posted By: Dalí, on host 207.74.24.19
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 1998, at 16:21:25
In Reply To: Re: Justness vs. Mercy posted by Dave on Wednesday, December 16, 1998, at 14:29:28:

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> Of course, It seems to me he set us up in a little trap to begin with. "Here is a garden. Don't youd are eat the fruit from this tree or you'll die." Jeez, why don't you just put a sign on the tree saying "EAT ME!" Better to have just not had that stupid tree in the garden to begin with.
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> Reminds me of parents who keep their firearms in plain view and tell their children not to touch them--but never tell them why except for a vauge "you'll get hurt." Better to instruct your children in the safe and responsible handling of firearms so that they'll develop a respect for them (and the "forbidden" nature of the guns won't be so attractive). You either don't keep guns in your house at all or you instruct your children in their proper use and care. The analogy being, of course, that You either don't Keep a Tree of Knowledge in Your garden at all or you instruct Your children in its proper use and care from the beginning.

I've heard an explaination that God allows sin in this world so we can see His love. If there was no sin, then we wouldnt be able to see God's work, or need him at all. So in a skewed sort of way it's for our own good.

Da 'Im just a human so i cant understand" lí

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