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Properly Understanding Genesis 3:14

by Yadirf in

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it was satan that was cursed, not the snake!

if it was satan then that the "curse" of genesis 3:14 applied to rather than the serpent, then how is it that satan has had to live his life since that day as if having to go upon his belly and eat dust?

the answer is arrived at by first considering the lowly state of this somewhat pitiful creature called the "serpent".

Monster

Oh i see where you are coming from now thatsucks. No I didn't mean it was correct I said, I have no way of disputing his interpretation for all I know it could be correct. But others can come along and use those same scriptures add a different interpretation and make it sound reasonable too. Unlike many of you I didn't pay attention at the meetings, or do the work. My goal was to make as much trouble as I could so I could be kicked out. I later got my way. Therefore I do not know the bible in the way all of you do I will admit someone saying they had an answer to a question like that did grab my attention.

Now I am waiting to see if anyone has a good answer for the question in the thread WTLies started. Another interesting one.

This is a great place to learn.

Thanks for clearing up the misunderstanding .

Peace James.

Edited by - monster on 29 August 2002 10:38:55

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Properly Understanding Genesis 3:14

by Yadirf in

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it was satan that was cursed, not the snake!

if it was satan then that the "curse" of genesis 3:14 applied to rather than the serpent, then how is it that satan has had to live his life since that day as if having to go upon his belly and eat dust?

the answer is arrived at by first considering the lowly state of this somewhat pitiful creature called the "serpent".

Monster

Don't give me the W.T. reasoning on this either about how Jehovah uses his foreknowledge selectively and chose not to know the final outcome. That is pure speculation and does not jive with Gods supposed abilities as the bible states. gumby

Now that's a good question. I would like you (Yadirf) to show me that god choses not to know what will happen before it does in the Bible.

Thatsucks, I have no idea what you meant ..If you were implying that I am in a cult sorry I don't follow any religion or person.

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ode to imaginary friendz

by SPAZnik in

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first there was kathy & monster.

at least i'm pretty sure they were the first.. i wuz three.. and so were we.. .

we'd race .

Monster

first there was Kathy & Monsterat least i'm pretty sure they were the first.
i wuz three.
and so were we.

we'd race
to the washroom
and monster would alwayz win
but i'd tell him off
and make him let Kathy go first.
oh the memories.

LOL...Crazy! Crazy! Crazy!........I loved it..thanks for the laugh.

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Properly Understanding Genesis 3:14

by Yadirf in

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it was satan that was cursed, not the snake!

if it was satan then that the "curse" of genesis 3:14 applied to rather than the serpent, then how is it that satan has had to live his life since that day as if having to go upon his belly and eat dust?

the answer is arrived at by first considering the lowly state of this somewhat pitiful creature called the "serpent".

Monster

Some even believe that on the basis of the language of Ezekiel 28:11-19 Satan had been privileged with having oversight over the first man and woman, he being the covering or protecting Cherub. I am of this persuasion myself.

I just finished reading that scripture. The part that gets me is all this symbolic language in the Bible. First it says ..The king of Trye ..Then it goes on to say "you were in Eden the garden of God"....Last the scriptures talk about a .......guardian Cherub..........Why not just be plain and say Satan?

And so we see that prior to Satan's deviation from righteousness he enjoyed a high degree of honor, as a person who practiced righteousness. But with that rebellion he lost ALL the honor that had previously been associated with his name, whatever that name might have been. So you see, Satan experienced a FALL in association with that incident in the Garden of Eden. He went from being a most honorable person among God's heavenly angels (likely even being of the high order of Cherubs) to a person who hit rock bottom. God stripped him of all the privileges and honor that he had enjoyed up to that point in his already lengthy life. Compared to his status prior to this deed Satan had now become "cursed" - - yes, status-wise, he had become just as LOW as a literal serpent's belly is to the ground. So, from the day he forfeited the prestige he once had amidst God's creation, Satan has had to live a life of dishonor, not having his Creator's respect -- which is like having to slither upon his belly against the lowly dust of the ground as one of the lowliest creatures in existence -- not unlike the little creature that had no legs that he so unfairly took advantage of.
Friday

Since you and everyone else here knows your bibles more than I will ever know mine I will take your word that, that's the correct answer. I have no way to dispute your interpretation of it, for all I know you could be correct.

Well thanks for the answer you had my goat there for a while..

I for get the person who first said, "Did the Devil lie" but that was good question you asked, ask another good question on the bible maybe I'll learn more :)

Peace James

Edited by - Monster on 29 August 2002 7:45:2

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Simon

by Monster in

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simon your catching hell, sorry about that.

i don't know you from adam (remember that saying?

),but from what i have seen you have done a hellof a job here!

Monster

3M's...my, you're awake this time of night! Could we be the 3 musketeers?

Hey Morrisamb! sorry my computer went down last night, nice to see you too. I didn't realize we were three M's LOL.

Thanks for your response peeps. How are things Morrisamb?

Yes Mimilly I got your email and I will put Monster in the head line LOL.

I didn't read it about the jws where did you find the imformation?

Peace James

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Simon

by Monster in

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simon your catching hell, sorry about that.

i don't know you from adam (remember that saying?

),but from what i have seen you have done a hellof a job here!

Monster

Not only has Simon been catching hell, he's also been catching a hell of a lot compliments and well wishes. Mimilly

Hey Mimilly! nice seeing you again too. Yeah I know alot of people are behind him that's why I said he has a lot of good people like you around.

PS we have to talk soon. Tell you what's up when I am finished with everything. Thanks for the advice .

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Simon

by Monster in

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simon your catching hell, sorry about that.

i don't know you from adam (remember that saying?

),but from what i have seen you have done a hellof a job here!

Monster

Simon your catching hell, sorry about that. I don't know you from Adam (remember that saying?),but from what I have seen you have done a hellof a job here! No one will deny the fact that this is, the one place people can come and let out steam , cry , play with eachother (in a good holy way ), laugh, meet and exchange ideas , goals etc..

So no matter what others do or say about you, no one can take all the good you have done away. Hold your head up Simon you have a lot of good hearted people here behind you. If others don't like you, forget em you can ride without em.

PS, I know a song called "I'm catching hell" want me to send it to you ? Joking

Peace James

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mikepence threatened to sue me / contributions

by Simon in

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as you may or may not be aware the poster 'mikepence' has asked people to donate to enable him (and his family?

) to travel to the silentlambs march and to file charges against their alleged abuser.

because he seemed to suddenly become very opposed to the idea of attending the march, i and some others asked him what i thought were simple and reasonable questions.

Monster

Simon, I know I'm a day late or so , but I felt I would add my two cents in here. If somone wants you to delete his "every" thread and he has threatened to sue you, it sounds like to me, he wants to be sure you have no evidence against him in court to counter sue. Think of this; what's better than having someone's own words work against him in the court system.?

Don't delete them just print them or keep the threads on a floppy disk for futrue references , you'll never know when you need them.

Peace James

Edited by - Monster on 22 August 2002 23:37:13

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Non believers in god please.

by Monster in

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a poster( don't ask who said, it i don't want argument with the person) here implied a while ago that many of the xjw here no longer believe in god because they cannot accept the "fact" that they willl be destroyed during armageddon.

in other words you are looking for ways to discredit that you ( you.

meaning anyone) will be destoryed.

Monster

HEY Europe!

I was in saudi from 91-93 Hated every minute of it.

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Non believers in god please.

by Monster in

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a poster( don't ask who said, it i don't want argument with the person) here implied a while ago that many of the xjw here no longer believe in god because they cannot accept the "fact" that they willl be destroyed during armageddon.

in other words you are looking for ways to discredit that you ( you.

meaning anyone) will be destoryed.

Monster

Let me give another thank you to everyone who responsed. I really didn't expect this much of a reply. Just think only last night I went out got drunk. I come in to see what was said, I am amazed.

Many of you talk why you stop believing in god, and you have some pretty good reasons for doing so. I personally believe there is a god. There has to be someone out there besides ourselves. I don't know if there will ever be an end of the world they way it's taught by religions, but I feel maybe one day we like the anicent lizards will die off in some kind of ice age again. If it happened once who's to say it can't happen again. If there's a god who's going to destroy the world I don't know why he wouldn't do so now we are in pretty bad shape when it comes to most things. (Just my opinion). Sad to say but most of you stop believing in god because of religion. Which makes me wonder;RELIGION WHAT IS GOOD FOR?..

Thank you everyone!!