During the time of the Old Testament - women were seen as the root of sin because of Eve. They weren’t valued in society. I think it wouldn’t be absurd to think that maybe these women, in turn, didn’t even consider spirituality as something that was particularly important for them. They found their comfort in men. Put their Hope in men. And were happy with that security. And so Isaiah addresses these women saying - this is information for you, too! God wants to pour blessing upon you, too, but you’re complacent! You see the poor being treated badly, you see fools being praised, but you’ve stayed complacent and so these harsh times will affect you, too. But have hope - because the Lord will bring blessings. Maybe a similar vein of what you all were saying. I’m a woman, studying Isaiah, and having a heck of a time. Loved this video.
To comment about the giving of free needles & safe places it's called harm reduction. Addiction is real, God can take it from our spiritual part but there's still the flesh so it's a serious battle that needs more attention & understanding. I'm in recovery & my understanding is that God meets me where I'm at not because that's what I'm taught but because it's what God showed me when he met me where I was & he's bringing me back. He leaves the 99 to go after the 1. I was strung out, in a very abusive relationship, & was evicted after having my head put through a window, so then homeless on top of everything else. I didn't want to live anymore, I was losing hope because at one time in my life I didn't believe, & you know how faithful & loving God is, listen he met me in that homeless shelter while I was withdrawing from the drugs, very sick, & he just held me close all the way through. This all began January 1, 2020. We spent most of 2020 homeless but God stayed close. He pulled me out of the hell I was in. Me & that man got our own apts & went our separate ways. It was during the beginning of the pandemic so what else could we do, we were on lock down so I drew closer to God & today my faith has never been stronger. I've still got flaws & I'm still learning but he's rite here with me every step of the way, teaching me, guiding me. I'm healing from a lifetime of abuse. So rather than judging the heroin addict as foolish, remember you do not know that person's walk cause you haven't walked it. Instead of judging, maybe try reminding them that God meets them where they are & loves them still & that as long as theres breath in their lungs, they can come back from anything through Jesus. Talk to them about repentance & forgiveness. Teach them rather than judge them.We are all God's children.
Alan's wisdom and insight is very sorely missed. This series is my staple whenever reading Isaiah. Love these discussions gents
During the time of the Old Testament - women were seen as the root of sin because of Eve. They weren’t valued in society. I think it wouldn’t be absurd to think that maybe these women, in turn, didn’t even consider spirituality as something that was particularly important for them. They found their comfort in men. Put their Hope in men. And were happy with that security. And so Isaiah addresses these women saying - this is information for you, too! God wants to pour blessing upon you, too, but you’re complacent! You see the poor being treated badly, you see fools being praised, but you’ve stayed complacent and so these harsh times will affect you, too. But have hope - because the Lord will bring blessings.
Maybe a similar vein of what you all were saying. I’m a woman, studying Isaiah, and having a heck of a time. Loved this video.
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To comment about the giving of free needles & safe places it's called harm reduction. Addiction is real, God can take it from our spiritual part but there's still the flesh so it's a serious battle that needs more attention & understanding. I'm in recovery & my understanding is that God meets me where I'm at not because that's what I'm taught but because it's what God showed me when he met me where I was & he's bringing me back. He leaves the 99 to go after the 1. I was strung out, in a very abusive relationship, & was evicted after having my head put through a window, so then homeless on top of everything else. I didn't want to live anymore, I was losing hope because at one time in my life I didn't believe, & you know how faithful & loving God is, listen he met me in that homeless shelter while I was withdrawing from the drugs, very sick, & he just held me close all the way through. This all began January 1, 2020. We spent most of 2020 homeless but God stayed close. He pulled me out of the hell I was in. Me & that man got our own apts & went our separate ways. It was during the beginning of the pandemic so what else could we do, we were on lock down so I drew closer to God & today my faith has never been stronger. I've still got flaws & I'm still learning but he's rite here with me every step of the way, teaching me, guiding me. I'm healing from a lifetime of abuse. So rather than judging the heroin addict as foolish, remember you do not know that person's walk cause you haven't walked it. Instead of judging, maybe try reminding them that God meets them where they are & loves them still & that as long as theres breath in their lungs, they can come back from anything through Jesus. Talk to them about repentance & forgiveness. Teach them rather than judge them.We are all God's children.
I would preferred the structured study in the way Alan does it.So much time was given to things irrelevant and things we all know,that is my opinion
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See : Habakkuk 1 -3
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