Back from OS Hell

Got the computer back up and going. Long story. 10 hours of work to get the hard drive working. Sigh!! However, I am up and running.

Here are my thoughts on the the fourth letter 2:18-29 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=revelation%202:18-29&version=76

Sexuality and spirituality is a constant conversation. The problem in Thyratia is that it sounds like somebody who was tied to the temple prostitution ring, how else are farmers to ask gods for the fertility of their crops and animals except through a sexual act at the temple? But sexuality really messes up one's spirituality. Sex was to bring a farmer better crops, but does it. Sex is supposed to bring the most satisfaction to any person. However, as you walk through a store today look at folks. See if you can tell which person had sex in the last 24 hours. Everybody looks the same, so sex is not a cure all.

The New Testament is pretty clear that Jesus is the provider of all our needs. That means all of our needs. It is said that Jesus brings us the greatest pleasure in life. If Christians believe that then that means that the pleasure that Jezebel brings is nothing to be compared with the pleasure that Christ can bring. The pleasure of a relationship with Jesus is greater than any sexual relationship...

Do you believe that? Have you experienced that?

John knew that sex was not a cure all. It was not bad, it was not good. It was part of life. It was like eating, using the bathroom, and sailing a boat. There are certain practices that keep you safe, are good manners, and there is a time for it. However, the cult of sex will not bring salvation. That is Victoria's true secret is satin, lace, and angels' wings are all just empty. No matter what Jezebel, Hip Hop, Country, or Rock stars sell and confess.

joy,
RevGuid