Along with others, I rarely comment but am grateful for the opportunity to study along with such a fabulous group. The insightfulness, thoughts, and comments of everyone is so interesting and such an inspiration. Feeling blessed!!
My mother-in-law has this theory that every generation of believers has a blind spot – one they can’t really see as sin. that seems pretty evident in reading the OT – their blind spot being the marrying of multiple wives. it seems so common, maybe many people (even people after God’s heart) didn’t even think it was a problem! but I love that despite those ‘blind spots’ the Lord does use our weakness to demonstrate His strength!
While David’s having 6 wives is most definitely wrong, I think the Bible includes stuff like that to show us that we all make mistakes and can get forgiveness from God if we repent. David was constantly making mistakes in regards to women, but I think what makes him “a man after God’s own heart” is that when he realizes he has sinned he repents and asks God’s forgiveness.
I’m here too! I just began this month and am catching up but am blessed to have found this app that’ll help me grow my faith!
I’m still here too! I rarely comment but I love reading all your insights! I am learning a lot from you ladies! Thank you!
I agree, Mary! SRT is such a great tool for us women :) Great group of ladies here! I love it!
praising God for this group that continues to read and share! Amen!
Along with others, I rarely comment but am grateful for the opportunity to study along with such a fabulous group. The insightfulness, thoughts, and comments of everyone is so interesting and such an inspiration. Feeling blessed!!
My mother-in-law has this theory that every generation of believers has a blind spot – one they can’t really see as sin. that seems pretty evident in reading the OT – their blind spot being the marrying of multiple wives. it seems so common, maybe many people (even people after God’s heart) didn’t even think it was a problem! but I love that despite those ‘blind spots’ the Lord does use our weakness to demonstrate His strength!
Yes, great point. Thank you!
Well put! Thank you!
While David’s having 6 wives is most definitely wrong, I think the Bible includes stuff like that to show us that we all make mistakes and can get forgiveness from God if we repent. David was constantly making mistakes in regards to women, but I think what makes him “a man after God’s own heart” is that when he realizes he has sinned he repents and asks God’s forgiveness.
Very good point. Thank you for this. It reminds me of the verse that says that God rejects the proud but gives grace to the humble.
I am still here too!! I just love reading the Old Testament and also reading every ones comments. It is my online bible study!! Very encouraging!