Well, as one who teaches/preaches, I would like to suggest, that time is a factor in any 'service', so as not to weary the saints and onlookers. :) This being a generous approach, or suggestion, to the possible reason. Hours upon hours could be spent on the subject, as I already know. :)
I am glad the presentation was helpful to you. If you would like to discuss any of it, would be glad to.
Plants, according to Genesis are a self-replicating food source. Yet, in the saying, "All creation groans ...", is metaphorically speaking, and yet also true in plain, in that there is upheaval even in the rocks, plants and so on, with earthquakes (causing the earth to cry out in loud deep sounds), trees fading, breaking (also making sounds in their falling, breaking), and so on.
Also for me. I used to eat it by the brick, and especially this time of year when it was what was required as a 'gift' along with salami (I wasn't always Seventh-day Adventist you see). However, you will not regret it if you do leave it behind, as it is killing people by causing osteoporosis, and high aciditic systems, asthma, and so on.
I am Seventh-day Adventist to be sure. Thank you for noticing and so voicing. I find it easier for people to see that on their own, though I am never ashamed to just state it, or reply when asked about it. This is how it should be for all who claim to follow Christ. We ought to be known by our simple living and teaching, and it should be obvious. As an observation, most of what passes for Christianity today is a hot blurred amalgamational mess, with their theology in continual flux, and so represented in their own lifestyle.
Would you briefly explain 2-3 'incorrect ... prophecies'? I do not mind looking at my own beliefs in broad daylight before all. What concerns me, though, is that I have studied, and have not found a single incorrect prophecy, yet let us test this also. :) I await your next reply, and my love, which comes of God, to you.
We are warned many times in scripture about false prophets, and I could provide such a list, but would be over-doing it I think. I have read Deuteronomy 18:20-22 and fully agree with it. I would agree that if an unconditional prophecy were given and it turned out to be incorrect, it would be false. I do not think you are off topic whatsoever, as the entire thread is about what we believe, and that includes myself. :) Feel free to prod some, but I would ask that you seriously consider what I respond with. Ok?
I was speaking about products from the market, and their 'endless' list of ingredients that sometimes will catch a person off guard, being deceitful as they are. I will give a specific for instance that happened to me. I looked for a cheese substitute that was (not a perfect replacement at the time, lots of oils) not made with dairy. I picked up a package, and saw on the front in big letters, "Dairy-Free", and used it for awhile, believing them manufacturers to be forthright and honest in advertising (lesson learned, never again :) ), and it worked for what was needed then. I came to find out by reading the back of the long list of ingredients, that it contained "whey", which is "dairy", but according to manufacture "definition" the two are not the same thing, and they could label their product as non-dairy, while it contained "whey" from cows milk in it. I suffered with allergies and asthma for years (and found out it was from the dairy). They in fact, by their false advertising could kill someone, by a serious allergic reaction and go into anaphylactic shock, or lung inflamation. I was really angry at myself, and even more at them for that deceit. All for a dollar (fiat debt note). The love of money is the root of all evil (even including Lucifer's fall and rebellion, but that is another story).
Also, 'natural flavours' could mean nearly anything.
Everything is stamped with the blood of Jesus, for all was purchased with it.
Not at all sister. Really. I find yourself and posts, open, honest, refreshing, compared to some others in here. I did not expect you to necessarily agree with everything I say. :)
In a certain sense that is true, if the congregation are truly Seventh-day Adventist, and not merely in name only (Lord, Lord), though there are many wolves, goats and Judas' these days.
