Rocky

I embrace the explanation (and distinction) you wrote about earlier this morning. I had not articulated the distinction prior to reading it, but intuitively recognized it was a salient distinction.

I hope this doesn't offend anyone. However, it does illustrate the cultural hegemony of the situation.

hmmm... intriguing distinction. keep vs obey.

Even though it equates to bibliolatry. I would hope the people Mike recognizes as scatterers do some serious introspection about the matter. The fact of the matter is there are no original manuscripts in existence. There is material evidence humans have corrupted what we've believed to be the Word of God. Sure, it's available to figure out what likely is the essence of God's original word. But it doesn't come easily and certainly doesn't come from charlatans who arrogantly claim "God told me he'd teach me the word like it hadn't been known since the 1st century of the Christian era. I take you all back to Proverbs 2:1-5. I do not claim to have The Word. I'm not asking anyone to follow me or support "my ministry." 2 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, 2 turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding— 3 indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, 4 and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, 5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

Is that a question?

Is THIS love? Have you ever experienced ANYONE in twi taking this same attitude?

SMH. We do NOT have "God's Word." Anywhere. There has not been discovery and/or verification of any original manuscripts. Therefore, your declaration, which I quoted in this post, is nothing more than an exposition of your belief. Geez... I wish you had emotional intelligence, legit critical thinking/analysis skills, and effective communication skills.

Without much insight.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WHMaeTn4NK0 This one is embodiment of the prodigal son or the lost sheep parables. Has anyone ever seen Victor Wierwille or Loy Martindale or any other twi official act like this when someone returned to the fold?

Yes, that's what I was considering as benefit to the business/retailer... Definitely mitigates some labor costs and security risks.

Not a direct parallel but this inspired me to think of the gospel story of the good Samaritan.

Wonderful!

https://youtube.com/shorts/4GI4ToJqLaw Apparently the clip has an emoji in the title and the GSC platform doesn't like those. I submit this to starkly illustrate the contrast between twi and love.

Indeed, the "subject matter" overlaps. However, it was (as I understand it) brought up to primarily comment on and illustrate how and that twi behavior standards (i.e unwritten rules aka mores) were completely divorced from what love is and what love does. Just my take on it anyway.

I hope that was satisfactory, Oldiesman.

LOL... seeing the word live there was a simple case of cognitive dissonance.

And easier to steal undetected.

Let's face it. The technology has arrived. Don't blame the government. It's far more secure for retail establishments to transact with cards. The hassles of dealing with cash make financial institution fees a simple cost of doing business, and less expensive to the business establishments. So, yes, we are moving in that direction. However, I don't see cash as being outlawed any time soon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bibliolatry

Speaking of LOVE... this seems to illustrated it well.

Should we check the history of Xerox? Oh, and btw, here's an intriguing YT short about LOVE. Do you think the best way to love this puppy is to love his words?

Sounds like you are still trying to rationalize/justify your apparent bibliolatry. Which means you (again) seem to completely miss Charity's point. Though others apparently DID get it. So, to you, walking in love equates to what the Pharisees did? Knowing scriptures (and collaterals) better than anyone else and self-righteously flaunting that knowledge?