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Subject: Re: God's benefit package

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tim

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Date Posted: 08:23:34 12/13/10 Mon
In reply to: Tim 's message, "God's benefit package" on 10:41:56 09/20/10 Mon

These are some famous last words from one of my biggest contributors here at the Tim O'Rourke Forum. My dear friend, if there was really nothing left for you to say it would certainly be a one-sided conversation here.

We may have opposing viewpoints, but I appreciate your willingness to post yours for all to see. As for the comment here that Tim is not going to alter his view,
I have to say in response that my whole pursuit in life is to learn everything I can, or another way of putting it may be to unlearn everything. I want to have a teachable spirit and to remain open to what God is saying at all times. He is constantly at work trying to get a message through that will benefit me and all who seek Him. Maintaining a thought pattern or a way of thinking that does not allow the spirit to move me to new heigths of appreciation for what I have been given is to live on the lowest plane; fleshly, seeking only things that give me pleasure or comfort. I've tried this way of life and have found something better!

For all of you who visit here and are watching the banter and perhaps some who stumble in off the world wide web, there is more to the picture than meets the eye. There is more to life and the pursuit of happiness than self gratification. Life is very short and the Bible says that all who seek the Truth shall find it and all who ask for wisdom will be given it. As another year comes to a close here, I challenge all who visit to consider what the Bible offers. From Genesis to Revelation there are 66 books in all with One common thread that has comforted and encouraged millions down through the ages with a benefit package beyond comparison with anything the world has to offer.

It is a choice, a decision that every man, woman and child is confronted with every day. It is not too mysterious, or hidden as the writer of Deuteronomy says in chapter 30 verse 11, But vs 14 says, the word is very near you in your mouth and in your heart that you may do it?

I am challenged today to do the word. To live on a higher plane. To remain steadfast and secure in what I have believed and to reach out and share it with others in love.

May all who enter here be blessed in Jesus' name. amen.

T.O. 12/13/2010

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Bob
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Date Posted: 13:04:13 12/14/10 Tue

Tim they are not famous and they are not my last words. I am still kicking so I have lots of words.

For all you know Tim I am the one speaking the truth and I could have been sent by the Flying spaghetti monster to inform you.

To your comment " There is more to life and the pursuit of happiness than self gratification"

This is a label you put on my view. Its the foundation of your method. Step one demean the opposing view. Step two place yourself on a pedestal above, better,superior to the opposing view.

You have nothing other then your assertion to back you up and I have nothing but mine. It makes our outlooks equal in value. You have the right to disillusionment and you can stick to the same tired rant attempting to defend it. The very fact that you do means you are insecure in your belief

From Genesis to Revelation there are 66 books in all with One common thread that has comforted, encouraged, killed and overrun millions down through the ages. The benefit was if you towed the line you could live for a long time.

This quote is choice

"It is a choice, a decision that every man, woman and child is confronted with every day".

Most people don't think about the questions you wrestle with everyday Tim. You do because you are searching for answers. A lot of people are very co0mfortable with their outlook and don't need your input.

You always fail to define this higher plane you talk about. What exactly places you higher then 5 or 6 billion people on this planet. I know you want to think you are better but put some flesh on the bones of higher plane. I don't think you can because I firmly believe there is not an outlook a person can have in terms of their place in the cosmos that makes one man better then another. I may not want to hang with some but they are free to think what ever they want.

I am challenged today to do the work that I showed up for. I just want to do well and live for the next adventure. Its not self gratification any more then your outlook is. I prefer to think of life's benefits as being a game of chance. We were all very luck to be spawned here and have all this. We could have easily been born in the Congo and been raped by the time we were twelve. We could have been born into a jungle somewhere or down town Detroit. We are not chosen ones we are lucky.

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