Bible Discussion Thread

It is an indisputable fact that most of the "Witches" and "Mediums" of Scripture, and these "Later Days," were and are women.

It was through Eve and not Adam that Satan sought to destroy the race. The reason may be that the nervous and impressionable character of women is better adapted to demon influence. - Rev. Clarence Larkin

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Hello Jim Miller,

I have been reading this thread. I do agree that women are impressionable. But men, too, are impressionable. We both are equally corrupted by the sinful nature. So I see that it does not serve a BIG purpose to single out women as susceptible to sin when Adam freely ate, being just as susceptible to sin. He was led into sin by Eve and Eve was led into sin by Satan. Since both gave into sin's temptations, does it matter who led them into sin? I think it could have easily been the other way around with Adam being deceived by Satan, eating first and then leading Eve into eating.

There have been many honorable women in the Bible. Hannah, Deborah, Ruth, Anna, Elizabeth, Mary, Mary Magdella, Salome, Martha, Lydia, Dorcus, Demaris, Phoebe are so named. Peter's mother opened her house to believers.

We should honor women and men who served the Lord well either in Scripture or in history, in our families and in our fellowships. The same should be for men who do the same.

in Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave or free, male or female, but all are one in Christ Gal. 3:28.Every believer shouid submit to God and His doctrines taught in Scriptures, men and women alike.

I realize that you are emphasizing the Scriptural reason for women to submit to their husbands and not be in positions of pastors and teachers over men. You have made this point very clear so I do not think there is much reason to continue emphasizing it here unless you are looking for an argument.

I must say though that you are wrong to judge Jema's commitment to the Lord or level of spiritual maturity based on this conversation. You do not know her heart, only God does. And since, we are to speak to one another what we truly know is truth, then we should refrain from evaluate others relationship with the Lord unless someone is clearly advocating heresy, which she is not.

Jim Miller, I have enjoyed reading your posts and I encourage you to continue to post your ideas on topics here.

Hahahaha nervous and impressionable ! Hahahaha , he's not met me or any woman I've ever met ! Thanks for that good giggle :) .

Jema wrote:

>Hahahaha nervous and impressionable ! Hahahaha , he's not met me or any woman I've ever met ! Thanks for that good giggle >:)

What hubris!

You underestimate your enemy! 1 Peter 5:8 (KJV) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Jim , may God continue to bless you , you may say anything you wish about anything you wish , it shall not touch me as I shall not ever read any of your posts again .

Blessings Jim Miller,

Respectfully, was it necessary to make your most current post to Jema? I'm not defending her, but I question if this is the ATTITUDE the Holy Spirit directed you to have?

The ego always speaks first. The voice of the Holy Spirit is always quiet, because it speaks of peace. Peace is stronger than war because it heals. None of us gain from strife. Until we silence the ego's voice, we cannot hear the Voice for God; only our own. Be still and know God is Love; then speak.

I'm not singling you out, as I often fail to practice what I preach, due to the ego. I value you and all as a brother or sister in Christ. I consider you and Jema my perfect equal. We who are not at war within our mind must look for brothers and recognize all whom we see as brothers/sisters, because only equals are at peace. Where could our peace arise BUT from forgiveness? The Christ in us looks only on the truth and sees no condemnation that could need forgiveness. He is at peace BECAUSE He sees no sin.

Peace to all.

That isn't a very beneficial attitude to take regarding these very serious spiritual matters. As for women not being impressionable, the retail sector bears women out on how impressionable they are for new fashions, hair styles, makeup, and the rest. Women also tend to lend an ear to other "friends" who might or might not give them all the best advice. These spiritual matters are of no laughing matter I can assure you of that.

Ephesians 6:12-13 (KJV)

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."

Dear Jim , when you speak of women , who exactly do you mean ? Firstly , women , just like men , are individuals , that means that we are not all the same . Secondly , do you not believe that there is a difference between women who are either atheists or idolators , and sisters in Christ ? It is my opinion that you can say whatever you like about non Christian women and men , but when you choose to speak of fellow Christians , whether men or women , you should not make enormous sweeping generalisations , particularly if they are derogatory and provocative . Christ is aware of the way you speak of women , sisters in Christ or not .

Jema, thank you for a well said comment.

We are all individuals and susceptible to sin's temptations in our own ways. No one is exempt whether man or women. Christian women may be susceptible in ways that unbelieving women are not. And Christian men may be susceptible in ways that unbelieving men are not. And visa-versa. Christian men may be susceptible in ways that Christian women are not. And visa-versa. I agree that we should not make sweeping generalizations and judgments about people we do not know well and personally.

I appreciate your commitment to having us treat one another with kindness and good intentions on here. I, too, share that commitment. Thanks again and be blessed.