Comments on: The Audit http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2006/12/02/the-audit/ Fear God and keep His commandments; for this is the whole duty of man - Ecclesiastes 12:13 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:07:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Charles http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2006/12/02/the-audit/comment-page-1/#comment-164 Charles Fri, 11 May 2007 21:08:27 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/?p=17#comment-164 Mardé, You're not misinterpreting the gist at all. Though, the get on the ball bit is a bit different that what I would hope for (in the sense, that you can't "get on the ball" and become a Christian) <i>But if I become a true Christian I certainly don’t want to do it through fear but through love.</i> I don't know. Christ seemed to be clear that we should repent to escape the coming judgement. He says that fear of God is the beginning of knowledge and understanding, implying that we cannot know love apart from fearing Him. Granted, it's not the kind of fear that left Tom peeing his pants, but it's not that far away. A God as awesome as Jehovah claims to be, is something to be feared indeed. I appreciate you coming by. Don't fear that you'll offend me with what you say (I mean, if you're obscene, I may delete your comment, but it won't be because I'm offended) If you must fear anything, I'd say fear God and know His son Jesus Christ. Mardé,
You’re not misinterpreting the gist at all. Though, the get on the ball bit is a bit different that what I would hope for (in the sense, that you can’t “get on the ball” and become a Christian)

But if I become a true Christian I certainly don’t want to do it through fear but through love.

I don’t know. Christ seemed to be clear that we should repent to escape the coming judgement. He says that fear of God is the beginning of knowledge and understanding, implying that we cannot know love apart from fearing Him. Granted, it’s not the kind of fear that left Tom peeing his pants, but it’s not that far away. A God as awesome as Jehovah claims to be, is something to be feared indeed.

I appreciate you coming by. Don’t fear that you’ll offend me with what you say (I mean, if you’re obscene, I may delete your comment, but it won’t be because I’m offended) If you must fear anything, I’d say fear God and know His son Jesus Christ.

]]> By: Charles http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2006/12/02/the-audit/comment-page-1/#comment-1277 Charles Fri, 11 May 2007 21:08:00 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/?p=17#comment-1277 Mardé, You're not misinterpreting the gist at all. Though, the get on the ball bit is a bit different that what I would hope for (in the sense, that you can't "get on the ball" and become a Christian) <i>But if I become a true Christian I certainly don’t want to do it through fear but through love.</i> I don't know. Christ seemed to be clear that we should repent to escape the coming judgement. He says that fear of God is the beginning of knowledge and understanding, implying that we cannot know love apart from fearing Him. Granted, it's not the kind of fear that left Tom peeing his pants, but it's not that far away. A God as awesome as Jehovah claims to be, is something to be feared indeed. I appreciate you coming by. Don't fear that you'll offend me with what you say (I mean, if you're obscene, I may delete your comment, but it won't be because I'm offended) If you must fear anything, I'd say fear God and know His son Jesus Christ. Mardé,
You’re not misinterpreting the gist at all. Though, the get on the ball bit is a bit different that what I would hope for (in the sense, that you can’t “get on the ball” and become a Christian)

But if I become a true Christian I certainly don’t want to do it through fear but through love.

I don’t know. Christ seemed to be clear that we should repent to escape the coming judgement. He says that fear of God is the beginning of knowledge and understanding, implying that we cannot know love apart from fearing Him. Granted, it’s not the kind of fear that left Tom peeing his pants, but it’s not that far away. A God as awesome as Jehovah claims to be, is something to be feared indeed.

I appreciate you coming by. Don’t fear that you’ll offend me with what you say (I mean, if you’re obscene, I may delete your comment, but it won’t be because I’m offended) If you must fear anything, I’d say fear God and know His son Jesus Christ.

]]> By: Mardé http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2006/12/02/the-audit/comment-page-1/#comment-165 Mardé Fri, 11 May 2007 20:52:42 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/?p=17#comment-165 The implication being that the man led an inauthenic life? And are we to assume that the truly Christian life, the life lived in Christ, would have been authentic? In other words, "Boy, I'd better get on the ball and become a Christian real fast or I'll end up like him, self-satisfied but never having felt a thing of reality!"? Or, maybe I'm misinterpreting the entire thing. Much apology if I am. But if I become a true Christian I certainly don't want to do it through fear but through love. Also, very few of us can become true saints. But thanks, Charles, for this interesting story. I think Pedro in Sartre's "The Wall" might be amused by it, if he paid any attention at all. After all, he started out to help the oppressed in that Spanish Civil War so many years ago and look where it got him. Best regards, Mardé The implication being that the man led an inauthenic life? And are we to assume that the truly Christian life, the life lived in Christ, would have been authentic? In other words, “Boy, I’d better get on the ball and become a Christian real fast or I’ll end up like him, self-satisfied but never having felt a thing of reality!”? Or, maybe I’m misinterpreting the entire thing. Much apology if I am. But if I become a true Christian I certainly don’t want to do it through fear but through love. Also, very few of us can become true saints. But thanks, Charles, for this interesting story. I think Pedro in Sartre’s “The Wall” might be amused by it, if he paid any attention at all. After all, he started out to help the oppressed in that Spanish Civil War so many years ago and look where it got him.

Best regards,
Mardé

]]> By: Mardé http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2006/12/02/the-audit/comment-page-1/#comment-1278 Mardé Fri, 11 May 2007 20:52:00 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/?p=17#comment-1278 The implication being that the man led an inauthenic life? And are we to assume that the truly Christian life, the life lived in Christ, would have been authentic? In other words, "Boy, I'd better get on the ball and become a Christian real fast or I'll end up like him, self-satisfied but never having felt a thing of reality!"? Or, maybe I'm misinterpreting the entire thing. Much apology if I am. But if I become a true Christian I certainly don't want to do it through fear but through love. Also, very few of us can become true saints. But thanks, Charles, for this interesting story. I think Pedro in Sartre's "The Wall" might be amused by it, if he paid any attention at all. After all, he started out to help the oppressed in that Spanish Civil War so many years ago and look where it got him. Best regards, Mardé The implication being that the man led an inauthenic life? And are we to assume that the truly Christian life, the life lived in Christ, would have been authentic? In other words, “Boy, I’d better get on the ball and become a Christian real fast or I’ll end up like him, self-satisfied but never having felt a thing of reality!”? Or, maybe I’m misinterpreting the entire thing. Much apology if I am. But if I become a true Christian I certainly don’t want to do it through fear but through love. Also, very few of us can become true saints. But thanks, Charles, for this interesting story. I think Pedro in Sartre’s “The Wall” might be amused by it, if he paid any attention at all. After all, he started out to help the oppressed in that Spanish Civil War so many years ago and look where it got him.

Best regards,
Mardé

]]> By: gymbrall http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2006/12/02/the-audit/comment-page-1/#comment-163 gymbrall Thu, 14 Dec 2006 01:21:40 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/?p=17#comment-163 Hey Ariel, I appreciate the feedback! I want the reader to wonder at this man's unlived life, and to ask themselves what could lead to such a state. I considered making it more overtly Christian, but it felt too preachy. If you have any suggestion on how I might better do that, I would certainly appreciate the help. Thanks again, Charles Hey Ariel, I appreciate the feedback! I want the reader to wonder at this man’s unlived life, and to ask themselves what could lead to such a state. I considered making it more overtly Christian, but it felt too preachy. If you have any suggestion on how I might better do that, I would certainly appreciate the help.

Thanks again,
Charles

]]> By: gymbrall http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2006/12/02/the-audit/comment-page-1/#comment-1276 gymbrall Thu, 14 Dec 2006 01:21:00 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/?p=17#comment-1276 Hey Ariel, I appreciate the feedback! I want the reader to wonder at this man's unlived life, and to ask themselves what could lead to such a state. I considered making it more overtly Christian, but it felt too preachy. If you have any suggestion on how I might better do that, I would certainly appreciate the help. Thanks again, Charles Hey Ariel, I appreciate the feedback! I want the reader to wonder at this man’s unlived life, and to ask themselves what could lead to such a state. I considered making it more overtly Christian, but it felt too preachy. If you have any suggestion on how I might better do that, I would certainly appreciate the help.

Thanks again,
Charles

]]> By: Ariel http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2006/12/02/the-audit/comment-page-1/#comment-162 Ariel Wed, 13 Dec 2006 23:04:59 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/?p=17#comment-162 The major impression this piece leaves me with is the shock of the final paragraph. I still grasp the idea that a contract has already been made, and that it's non-negotiable, almost Faustian. There's also the elusive sense, based on the last sentence, that real reaction, real emotion, real living, has been gradually eroding over the years... It's a gripping read. My question is, what do you want the reader to take away? What's impression do you want to stick? The major impression this piece leaves me with is the shock of the final paragraph. I still grasp the idea that a contract has already been made, and that it’s non-negotiable, almost Faustian. There’s also the elusive sense, based on the last sentence, that real reaction, real emotion, real living, has been gradually eroding over the years… It’s a gripping read. My question is, what do you want the reader to take away? What’s impression do you want to stick?

]]> By: Ariel http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2006/12/02/the-audit/comment-page-1/#comment-1275 Ariel Wed, 13 Dec 2006 23:04:00 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/?p=17#comment-1275 The major impression this piece leaves me with is the shock of the final paragraph. I still grasp the idea that a contract has already been made, and that it's non-negotiable, almost Faustian. There's also the elusive sense, based on the last sentence, that real reaction, real emotion, real living, has been gradually eroding over the years... It's a gripping read. My question is, what do you want the reader to take away? What's impression do you want to stick? The major impression this piece leaves me with is the shock of the final paragraph. I still grasp the idea that a contract has already been made, and that it’s non-negotiable, almost Faustian. There’s also the elusive sense, based on the last sentence, that real reaction, real emotion, real living, has been gradually eroding over the years… It’s a gripping read. My question is, what do you want the reader to take away? What’s impression do you want to stick?

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