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Re: bedfellows? - opinion - non-LSR

To: "Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
Subject: Re: bedfellows? - opinion - non-LSR
From: "Steve Pitt" <stpitt@zipcon.net>
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2002 17:13:17 -0800
Wise words from you, Tom and wise words from scripture.  Thank you.  It
should be pretty basic and easy.  But we are struggling.
Steve Pitt, Seattle
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From: "Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
To: "DrMayf" <drmayf@teknett.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: bedfellows? - opinion - non-LSR


> Hey Guys!
>
> I have been reading a lot of "situation ethics" in recent posts. I feel
> there is a need for balance so I am proposing a different view.
>
> When the "situation ethics" approach to life is taken, don't expect much
> good to come from it. This is usually hinges on a "what makes ME feel
> good" approach. We don't live in a vacuum. What I do affects others, for
> good or bad.  Although many of our actions are governed by the societies
> in which we live, it is my opinion that there are absolutes. Even if the
> Cannibals ate people, that doesn't mean it was the right thing to do. It
> may have been right in their eyes, but THAT does not make it right.
> There is a higher law!  A society that does not seek high moral
> standards is doomed to self destruction. Quite frankly, I worry about
ours.
>
> Sorry if I sound like a "preacher", but  since I do, here are some
> scriptures that speak to the issue at hand.
>
> Matt 22:36-39
> 36    "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?"
> 37    Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and
> with all your soul and with all your mind.'
> 38    This is the first and greatest commandment.
> 39    And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
> (NIV)
>
> If we truly lived by these two commandments, would we bring evil upon
> anyone?
>
> Prov 3:7
> 7    Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.
> (NIV)
>
> Prov 12:15
> 15    The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to
> advice.
> (NIV)
>
>  Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/GCC

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