Tao te Ching and the Bible - Similar Concepts

I heard he doesnt tip well.

Originally posted by Regret
This does not state anything saying God would not speak to a prophet. A prophet would not be preaching any other gospel. Also, the Hebrews verse does not suggest an end to revelation being given to prophets, it merely states that God spoke to us through Christ, his son.

Joseph Smith spoke another Gospel. But that would require much time and resources to go into that area of study.

And heavan forbid we actually put effort into our thoughts.

Originally posted by Alliance
And heavan forbid we actually put effort into our thoughts.

Originally posted by Justbyfaith
Joseph Smith spoke another Gospel. But that would require much time and resources to go into that area of study.

It does not contradict the Gospel in the Bible, perhaps the Gospel interpretation that has gone on through the past 1800-1900 years, but not the word of the Bible.

"beware least anyone cheat you thorugh philosophy" or logic or truth or common sense...or wisdom.

Originally posted by Alliance
And heavan forbid we actually put effort into our thoughts.

Would this be coming from the expert?

Originally posted by debbiejo
Yeah, that would be called WISDOM.........

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction."

Proverbs 1:7

Originally posted by Justbyfaith
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction."

Proverbs 1:7

You are the person who has chosen to use that quote, and your intent cannot be washed away because you are using the bible. It is your sin.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
You are the person who has chosen to use that quote, and your intent cannot be washed away because you are using the bible. It is your sin.

My motive is no different than yours. You knock and kick my faith around like little blocks. I use God's word to reveal your folly.

Originally posted by Justbyfaith
My motive is no different than yours. You knock and kick my faith around like little blocks. I use God's word to reveal your folly.

If your faith is baseless, then it will be damaged by simple words on a page.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
If your faith is baseless, then it will be damaged by simple words on a page.

"While we look not at the things that are seen, but at the things that are not seen, for the things that are seen are temporary; but the things that are not seen are eternal."

Originally posted by Justbyfaith
"While we look not at the things that are seen, but at the things that are not seen, for the things that are seen are temporary; but the things that are not seen are eternal."

You don't even understand what you posted. That is a Buddhist concept, like many things that Jesus taught.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
You don't even understand what you posted. That is a Buddhist concept, like many things that Jesus taught.

I do understand. I tell my wife all the time to not focus on the struggles in this life but to focus on Jesus and the hope of eternal life.

I do understand.

Originally posted by Justbyfaith
I do understand. I tell my wife all the time to not focus on the struggles in this life but to focus on Jesus and the hope of eternal life.

I do understand.

Your understanding then, is shallow. The true nature of reality cannot be understood.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Your understanding then, is shallow. The true nature of reality cannot be understood.

Yes it is. You have made a correct statement! 😄

and therefore claiming you know it is false.

Originally posted by Justbyfaith
Would this be coming from the expert?

However...I'm not an endless drone.

Originally posted by Justbyfaith
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction."

Proverbs 1:7

Originally posted by debbiejo
Fear only meant "In Aw"......In awesomeness.......

That is correct. Thank you debbiejo for the interpretation. 😉