usually winter you need a warm hug from a horny guy right ? 

This is one German beer I haven't tried.

I think I saw it at some supermarkets before but I don't remember. I don't think they have it on the tap.

Yes, drinking is fine but not to the extent of getting drunk.

I think in this world of political correctness "colouring" our eyes, we then to bring this to the Bible too

The term used by the Lord, "woman" is a term of respect and endearment.

The other reference is in John 19:26: "Woman, behold your son!"

According to A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament by G. Abbott-Smith, using the word woman to refer to a female was "a term of respect and endearment." Bullinger's Companion Bible notation for verse 26 refers the reader to John 2:4 where Jesus also uses the term "woman." In the notes pertaining to this verse, "woman" is "a respectful form of address."

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible for this verse makes an interesting comment as to WHY Jesus might have used the term "woman." It states he did so to possibly spare his mother's feelings, as the very mention of her name (given her firstborn son was being brutally killed though he was innocent) would have wrung more sorrow out of her heart.

Regarding the latter part of the sentence, Mary, the mother of Jesus, here signifies the natural man, which has nothing to do with life and which must be subdued by the divine life (vv. 3-5). When the wine was exhausted, the natural man came out and even prayed to the Lord. When Mary told the Lord, “They have no wine,” He said to her, “Woman, what have I to do with you? My hour has not yet come” (vv. 3-4). Often we are exactly like the mother of Jesus. We are today’s Mary, praying as a natural man according to our natural life.

Frequently the Lord will allow the wine in certain situations to run out in order that He might have an opportunity to change death into life. Even in a local church, the Lord may allow the situation to go into death. In such a case, the natural man will pray, “O Lord, do something to rescue the situation.” If you pray in this way, the Lord will turn to you and say, “What have I to do with you? You have nothing to do with Me in this matter.” Nearly all of us would act the same way Mary did. What then should we do? We should not do anything. Let the death come to the surface and be exposed. Then the Lord Jesus will come in.
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But then, to be fair, the Lord was genuine and frank ... and he tend to be very direct with Nicodemus, a senior respected man of the Jews.

Being graceful towards elders is wisdom even though you may know something they don't.  God takes pleasure in such humility.

Oh that verse? It's a matter of choice. What I mean is this.

The day you decided in your heart and mind that the lust of the flesh is wrong and you want no part of it anymore and you made that request in prayer to God, this verse will come true.
I believe it's activated upon such determination. The way of escape and enduring will be there in your spirit. I can testify from my experience. The desire to continue or wanting to succumb to it, is simply not there.

But if you still have doubts or reservation whether you want to give up on lust, this way of escape is kinda elusive. 

First, thanks for understanding me and have a heart to lead me to righteous living per christian value standard.

People with mindset like me, it's not only me bro .. ... There a a lot of Christian like me in indonesia. But they are not posting in lowyat for sure. Most of them they are business man, some do the ministry behind the screen.

If you ask them can bribe ? they will answer no. especially for pulpit ministry it's a BIG NO.

some thing can be shared in pulpit, some only in secret, perhaps only from 1-to-1 session only.

Here i share with you some truth, that maybe somebody can benefit. for somebody maybe an insult.

Lead to sin ? because our (meaning me and ppl that has same mindset) definition of sin is not bribe / bribe, but hamartia. Missing marks. Missing from GOD's assignment, missing from our to-do list in response to what HS has advised us.

few verses to justify:
1. Jesus come not to abolish the law, but to complete it. Meaning, the law it's not what, but who.
2. everything is permissible... becareful, what you reap is what you sow
3. Jesus broke the sabattical law because HE is the LORD of the law. For those who wanna break "the law", ask JESUS permission first.
4. There is higher cause to reason something, as it is written in the bible, there is highest law, the law that covers everything. Love you GOD (with a,b,c,d..) and Love your neighbour (with a,b,c,d).

Can bible reply ? cannot right ... only GOD can answer prayer. Only HS can advise

Bible is the highest authorithy ? isn't that everything is permissible also biblical ? or you want to remove everything is permissible from bible ?

tinarhian Regarding the temptation subject, you can refer to this scripture:

Jesus the Great High Priest

14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven,[a] Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

aiyoo 1 month christian talk2x big... ur honey moon was not over yet.... let's wait until few months see anything shaken or not   

Yes, it's clear but these things are always open for discussion as we go through life, since there are more complexities that arise. So I think it's always up for discussion unless the conversation is going nowhere and turning bitter.

Do you have a new topic to discuss about? So that we can steer away from that bribery discussion if you want? =)

Of course free. bring your friends. Got girls and guys, the more the merrier.

Those who haven't been, this is how we look like:

Oh that's about the end time.

Wats SJW? 

huh ... bible is clear about this, about that... for 1 month old sure clear. wait until you go deeper about it.

sorry i don't trust 1 month christian with tattoo, who cannot handle CG elders, and dun have open-minded-church to bring her fren, and try to tell me bible is clear about this, about that... for 1 month old sure clear.

you say your faith not easily shaken ? good... i wanna see that.

Thanks for praying May GOD have mercy upon me. Only that 1 i accept from you. And also apology would be nice 

just ignore him tina, he is foolish for judging others

yeah... whatever...

Tina , i will comment about your post, after that really... it's up to you.

Look at the conclusion part:
1. He still in the seminary
2. He wrote: I wanted relief and I wanted more. But I knew that it wasn't true
3. He wrote I think I understand it. I think I have a relatively significant level of discernment.

My comment:
let's start with no 3.
The writer should aware that Jesus cannot do miracles in nazareth, because nazarene labels him carpenter son. the keyword is nazareth, the town. The bible is Matthew 13:54 - 58

this link to comment no 1: seminary.
In the seminary, the whole seminary population is against joel osteen, therefore the miracle didn't happen. As simple as that. seminary = nazareth for him.

that's why the writer struggle in point  no 2:.
I wanted relief, and i wanted more, but.... it wasn't true.
The problem is the writer didn't aware that his surrounding decrease his faith at the end no miracle at all.

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my comment
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Jesus leave nazareth.

if you want to follow joel osteen teaching, go to church that has mindset like joel osteen, so your faith and church faith can bring miracles. I am an overcomer and champion... , that's because i leave my nazareth, and sacrifice my frenship with old church fren... i lost fren, but i got miracle / faith and more experience with Christ by joining other church

Identify your nazareth, and dump it

he keep pushing his believe to other who may not wanted it despite me repeating reminded him not everyone walk on the same path as him, i find it very annoying and it may deter newcomers or new believers from sharing here like what he did to tinarhian

i believe that we should take 1 step at a time if we wanted to show others our faith not immediately force it on other, you are scaring other from coming in again like what he did to a new comer today. God does not teach us that way

the bible teaches us to be patient in everything we do and trust in God for He will show us the way.

For Jesus can bear the pain by being crucified on the cross for our sins also the whipping and crown of thorns that he was forced to don, this requires an immerse strength and patients. why must he rush to things?

what are you trying to prove? why are you recommending these mega churches?

does smaller church does not welcome newcomers? i wondering where you get the idea from? Jesus said i am the way the truth and the life and He also said Go and preach to the world of the Good News, preaching to them in the name of The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit.

if small church does not welcome new members how would they grows?

If I'm not mistaken, I think He just felt that He's being attacked (in a way) for sharing something that's good that should benefit other Christians.
I think He's offended as well.

It's a bit hard for him to understand not everyone may be ready for that. This part, I'm trying to convince him.

And yes I understand that, Even Sophiera was not spared.  (poor Sophiera)

I have one word to sum up everything:

Darwinian.

If tak percaya read over again. Only the strong succeed statements.

huh... didn't i ask you to join drink beer with me and my buddies ? the keyword is my buddies. My buddies supports me. Where are you know ? caregroup-less ? fighting with ur leader ?
Placeboo effects does not work under John Piper mindset. In short, i can't support John Piper teaching.

One of the hardest things to realize, 'see', acknowledge of ourselves is Pride.

Matthew 7: 3 - Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?

Proverbs 13:10: "Argument only comes by pride, but wisdom is with those who take advice."

http://www.wordofhisgrace.org/pridebist.htm

You and me, church goers understand what is worship team.

For some people, you need to understand that worship team / prayer, resembles sometimes like tari kecak in bali, like picture below:

don't judge tina. are you better than me ?

1 John 2:16 (AMP)
For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh [craving for sensual gratification] and the lust of the eyes [greedy longings of the mind] and the pride of life [assurance in one’s own resources or in the stability of earthly things]—these do not come from the Father but are from the world [itself].

--- that's pride according to 1 John 2:16 --

for those who accuse me of being pride tell me
1. When i have shown assurance in my own resources ? Let me read my comment, show me and i will apologize if needed
2. When i have shown assurance in the stability of earthly things ? Let me read my comment, show me and i will apologize if needed

I have demonstrated many times i have GOD's grace and it makes me an overcomer. and according to 1 John 2:16.... It's not pride ! It's a testimony. Don't be fooled bro and sister !

ngaisteve1 I would appreciate if you want to help me clean my reputation here.
Demonstrate your willingness and I will pray and intercede for you.
My GOD, Jesus Christ that died in the Cross (and raise on 3rd day), will reward you richly.