"Roedy Green" wrote in message
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> On 20 May 2005 19:44:29 -0700, RLG101133@yahoo.com wrote or quoted :
>
>>The question is: Are you saved?
>
> Come now. If there is a god, and he is the one described in the
> bible, this "saved" stuff is utterly irrelevant. What counts are
> your
> deeds.
>
> "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the
> kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is
> in
> heaven.
> Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied
> in
> thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done
> many wonderful works?
> And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me,
> ye that work iniquity."
> ~ Matthew 7:21-23
>
> So I would suggest stop worrying about saving your precious hide
> with
> meaningless ceremonies and get off your ass and serve the world:
>
> 1. stop war.
> 2. provide the poor with food, shelter, water and health.
> 3. preserve the planet.
> 4. treat others as equals, not slaves.
I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you - this sounds like a lot of
work. Much easier to run around telling people to repent. :-)
Trond
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