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By Hold My Own
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BYD, the words "getting even" isnt even close to how I or anyone else that I know would describe it but its the words that had to be used because this is in response to the statement that "God gets even." At the end of the day, its a VERY harsh but real thing.

Maybe this long day is catching up to me and I'm out in left field, but when I think about a non-Christian being cast into the lake of fire and I'm only given two choices. 1. God's getting even by allowing His word to be fulfilled or 2. God's not getting even and its just what happened. I dont know how you cant say that the first choice holds more truths than the second. Like I said before, neither really describe's this the best way possible but I was only given the words "getting even" and had to make a choice one way or the other.

If Trump would have used the word "revenge" then I couldnt have agreed with it, because revenge is taking the action which I do not believe in. I believe God allows the result which is when the term "getting even" is only a result of a action not necessarily causing it. Its without a doubt splitting hairs and I admit I think theres a very fine line, but when you look at each of the definitions its fairly clear what the difference is.
By Hold My Own
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Purple Haize wrote:
BuryYourDuke wrote:Wow. That's an interesting, and sad view of what happens when people die IMO. God gets even. Wow.
Agree 100%. A person who rejects the saving Gospel of Christ is left to the consequences of that action.
Definition for getting even:

return: a reciprocal group action; "in return we gave them as good as we got".
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
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By Purple Haize
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Hold My Own wrote:
Purple Haize wrote:
BuryYourDuke wrote:Wow. That's an interesting, and sad view of what happens when people die IMO. God gets even. Wow.
Agree 100%. A person who rejects the saving Gospel of Christ is left to the consequences of that action.
Definition for getting even:

return: a reciprocal group action; "in return we gave them as good as we got".
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
So you agree with me then. I know I use the RSV so maybe it's in the NKJV or something but I don't see anywhere in the Bible where God says 'I gave as good as I got'. Otherwise, that day at Golgotha wouldn't be necessary.
By SuperJon
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BJWilliams wrote:Some of these discussions sound like a bunch of old women arguing at a church picnic...
Wow. Some people actually know how to think critically. You'd think you would've learned that in your nine years of college.
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By TH Spangler
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BJWilliams wrote:Some of these discussions sound like a bunch of old women arguing at a church picnic...
Oh no :!: ... Now you have brought sexism into the discussion! Next thing you know some liberal publication will run a story about this guy named BJ on a website where Liberty fans hang out ..... :lol:
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By Purple Haize
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TH Spangler wrote:
BJWilliams wrote:Some of these discussions sound like a bunch of old women arguing at a church picnic...
Oh no :!: ... Now you have brought sexism into the discussion! Next thing you know some liberal publication will run a story about this guy named BJ on a website where Liberty fans hang out ..... :I am laughing out loud. I typed "LOL" but that is for teenage girls who text. So please know that I am laughing. Out loud.:
And we will say that sexism is ok, because its the King James Bible not the Queen Jane Bible :shock:
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By adam42381
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Honest question: Does anyone else think they may have sidestepped the issue of Trump's comment because they think he may make a large donation in the future? You don't want to anger a potential cash cow.
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By Purple Haize
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adam42381 wrote:Honest question: Does anyone else think they may have sidestepped the issue of Trump's comment because they think he may make a large donation in the future? You don't want to anger a potential cash cow.
WE HAVE A WINNER :checkeredflag :pbjtime :cheerleader :cheerleader :cartwheels
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By TH Spangler
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Purple Haize wrote:And we will say that sexism is ok, because its the King James Bible not the Queen Jane Bible :shock:
No, on second thought they will probably attack BJ for age discrimination.

You have to be careful knocking little ole church ladies. I've had one or two of them get even with me for something I did ..... :oops:
By ATrain
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TH Spangler wrote:
Purple Haize wrote:And we will say that sexism is ok, because its the King James Bible not the Queen Jane Bible :shock:
No, on second thought they will probably attack BJ for age discrimination.

You have to be careful knocking little ole church ladies. I've had one or two of them get even with me for something I did ..... :oops:
I predict they'll look at BJ and say "Bless his heart"
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By Purple Haize
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A quote from a Pastor
But it does make me sad. This is the age of the Gospel. The good news of what Christ did for us. Freedom from sin, punishment and retribution. Total forgiveness and eternal salvation in Him. We can escape any payback now because of Him. Yet, that's not what we tell the world.

Christian arrogance does not bring victory. Our humility does. We've replaced service and sacrifice for others with bitterness and selfish pride.

That's why our witness has no power. We do not share the Gospel near the humility of the cross.

Not a Pastor affiliated with Liberty. But I always value their words of wisdom.
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By TH Spangler
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JLFJR wrote:If he meant that we should not be forgiving in our personal relationships and that we shouldn't turn the other cheek, he was wrong. If he meant that we should be competitive in business, on the athletic field and on the battlefield, then he was right. Why so much discussion about something so obvious? :dontgetit
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By Rooster Cogburn
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Some folks on this board are just frustrating. Folks seem to pick apart and over analyze EVERYTHING. Can we please give the Admin of LU a little credit and a little benefit of the doubt.
By ALUmnus
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Rooster Cogburn wrote:Some folks on this board are just frustrating. Folks seem to pick apart and over analyze EVERYTHING. Can we please give the Admin of LU a little credit and a little benefit of the doubt.

We sure do that a lot. And no, not when you double down. Besides, this was somewhat of a big deal.
By SuperJon
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Rooster Cogburn wrote:Some folks on this board are just frustrating. Folks seem to pick apart and over analyze EVERYTHING. Can we please give the Admin of LU a little credit and a little benefit of the doubt.
Anytime someone representing Liberty says something as an official response that can be a distortion of the Gospel, you better believe we're going to question it. In fact, we're commanded by Scripture to do that.
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By Purple Haize
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TH Spangler wrote:
Purple Haize wrote:Ive had more then one say a prayer against me!
For you, not against you Haize! :I am laughing out loud. I typed "LOL" but that is for teenage girls who text. So please know that I am laughing. Out loud.: :I am laughing out loud. I typed "LOL" but that is for teenage girls who text. So please know that I am laughing. Out loud.: :I am laughing out loud. I typed "LOL" but that is for teenage girls who text. So please know that I am laughing. Out loud.:
No. I'm pretty sure they said against. But I got even with them :twisted:
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By Rooster Cogburn
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SuperJon wrote:
Rooster Cogburn wrote:Some folks on this board are just frustrating. Folks seem to pick apart and over analyze EVERYTHING. Can we please give the Admin of LU a little credit and a little benefit of the doubt.
Anytime someone representing Liberty says something as an official response that can be a distortion of the Gospel, you better believe we're going to question it. In fact, we're commanded by Scripture to do that.
I guess I need to read his response again. I missed that. But yes, if it distorts the gospel, I 100% agree.
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By Purple Haize
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Schfourteenteen wrote:
BJWilliams wrote:Some of these discussions sound like a bunch of old women arguing at a church picnic...
I can't believe Liberty University still allows you to post here.
He if doesn't post here who is going to PM Jerry Jr? :dontgetit
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