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Thanks Eved, It is something to think on and have. Yes you are right,we will never know it all in any life time :)
- Ted Russell (7/22/2017 3:25:38 PM)
Shalom, Ted! In this life, it doesn't matter how long we've studied and contemplated the Word - we won't have all the "answers." The finite cannot completely comprehend the Infinite...but one day we will know even as we are known, praise God! With that in mind, here's a possibility to consider regarding your question: it may be that the verse has to do not with God's making peace but with the one who pleases God making peace with his own enemies. Think of our blessed Savior's encouragement to love those who hate us, to bless those who curse us, etc., and Paul's exhortation, "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." (Rom. 12:8) This is pleasing to God, and so it may be what is referred to here in Pr. 16:7's "when A MAN's ways are pleasing to God, HE makes even his enemies..."
Blessings!
- eved melekh (7/22/2017 1:37:09 PM)
Question: If this be true,did not Jesus ways please God? What about the Disciples? They were Killed for the most part. I am asking because this was brought up to me and I have no answer. I have been in the Word for 29 years.... Thoughts??
- Ted Russell (7/22/2017 10:37:34 AM)
- Ted Russell (7/22/2017 3:25:38 PM)
Shalom, Ted! In this life, it doesn't matter how long we've studied and contemplated the Word - we won't have all the "answers." The finite cannot completely comprehend the Infinite...but one day we will know even as we are known, praise God! With that in mind, here's a possibility to consider regarding your question: it may be that the verse has to do not with God's making peace but with the one who pleases God making peace with his own enemies. Think of our blessed Savior's encouragement to love those who hate us, to bless those who curse us, etc., and Paul's exhortation, "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." (Rom. 12:8) This is pleasing to God, and so it may be what is referred to here in Pr. 16:7's "when A MAN's ways are pleasing to God, HE makes even his enemies..."
Blessings!
- eved melekh (7/22/2017 1:37:09 PM)
Question: If this be true,did not Jesus ways please God? What about the Disciples? They were Killed for the most part. I am asking because this was brought up to me and I have no answer. I have been in the Word for 29 years.... Thoughts??
- Ted Russell (7/22/2017 10:37:34 AM)
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