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LittleDavid View Profile History	Sinfully disobedient disrespectful “Christians” who cry foul when their words are taken out of context are guilty of routinely taking the words of God out of context—every day‼️‼️‼️‼️ Posted : 1 Sep, 2025 05:22 AM Soooooo many of God’s words are carelessly being taken out of context these days seemingly without a care‼️‼️ Romans 8:28 is a good place to start. Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:29 – “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son.” Context – Jesus defines “those who love Him” in John 14, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching”.👉Obedience and discipleship are joined at the hip👈. The latter part of verse 28 and verse 29 are 👉typically avoided👈 because they reference calling and predestination, a touchy, uncomfortable subject for most churchgoers – 👉we’d prefer👈to have control than leave it in God’s hand. “Conformed to the image of His Son” is also challenging because 👉👉Jesus was first and foremost obedient👈👈 to the Father. Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	Sinfully disobedient disrespectful “Christians” who cry foul when their words are taken out of context are guilty of routinely taking the words of God out of context—every day‼️‼️‼️‼️ Posted : 1 Sep, 2025 05:25 AM More misunderstood verses with commentary again quoted from JMorgan Ephesians 2:8-9 – “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Context – These two verses seem at odds, but though salvation is a free gift, we should respond by exhibiting the same mercy and grace we have received in how we treat others. Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	Sinfully disobedient disrespectful “Christians” who cry foul when their words are taken out of context are guilty of routinely taking the words of God out of context—every day‼️‼️‼️‼️ Posted : 1 Sep, 2025 05:28 AM Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:2-40 – Examples of how the great heroes of faith did more than believe, but acted in dramatic fashion on that belief. Context – Faith is not just belief; it is belief that 👉inspires action. As James says in 2:18, “Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith 👉by my deeds.”-JMorgan Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	Sinfully disobedient disrespectful “Christians” who cry foul when their words are taken out of context are guilty of routinely taking the words of God out of context—every day‼️‼️‼️‼️ Posted : 1 Sep, 2025 05:32 AM Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 5 and 6 – We prefer the 2nd half of 33, getting “all these things”, and 👉👉rarely analyze what “seek first His kingdom and His righteousness” really means👈👈, which is explained in detail by the long sermon Jesus gave “on the mount” in 👉👉👉chapters 5 and 6.👈👈👈 Context – 👉Verse 6:33 is rarely connected back👈 to the sermon it concludes, meticulously 👉defining👈 how Christ’s followers are expected to behave. Commentary by JMorgan Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	Sinfully disobedient disrespectful “Christians” who cry foul when their words are taken out of context are guilty of routinely taking the words of God out of context—every day‼️‼️‼️‼️ Posted : 1 Sep, 2025 05:34 AM Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 5 and 6 – We prefer the 2nd half of 33, getting “all these things”, and 👉👉rarely analyze what “seek first His kingdom and His righteousness” really means👈👈, which is explained in detail by the long sermon Jesus gave “on the mount” in 👉👉👉chapters 5 and 6.👈👈👈 Context – 👉Verse 6:33 is rarely connected back👈 to the sermon it concludes, meticulously 👉defining👈 how Christ’s followers are expected to behave. Commentary by JMorgan Post Reply

LittleDavid View Profile History	Sinfully disobedient disrespectful “Christians” who cry foul when their words are taken out of context are guilty of routinely taking the words of God out of context—every day‼️‼️‼️‼️ Posted : 1 Sep, 2025 05:38 AM Romans 12:3-8 – Pastors routinely cite these verses about using our spiritual gifts (parts of the Body) to serve the (institution of) church. Romans 12:1-2 – “In view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, 👉👉👉but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”👈👈👈 Context – Pastors don’t often relate vs. 3-8 to the 👉verses that precede👈 them, more willing to tell us what we should do for the (collective) church 👉than👈 how we should undergo (individual) transformation👈. Likewise, they put in place more support structures around the former (internal ministries) than the latter (discipleship).-JMorgan Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	Sinfully disobedient disrespectful “Christians” who cry foul when their words are taken out of context are guilty of routinely taking the words of God out of context—every day‼️‼️‼️‼️ Posted : 1 Sep, 2025 05:42 AM 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 – “Don’t you know that those who serve in the temple get their food from the temple, and that those who serve at the altar share in what is offered on the altar? In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.” 1 Corinthians 9:15-27 – Whereas 13-14 refers to pastors and church staff, Paul goes on to 👉👉describe the responsibilities, training, dedication, and endurance necessary to live out the ministry calling 👉👉every Christian👈👈 shares as the embodiment of church (the “called out ones”; “those belonging to the Lord”). Context – 👉👉Few👈👈 churchgoers want to hear 👉how hard they would have to work👈 to win the Great Commission “race” or “boxing match” Paul refers to in those verses.-JMorgan Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	Sinfully disobedient disrespectful “Christians” who cry foul when their words are taken out of context are guilty of routinely taking the words of God out of context—every day‼️‼️‼️‼️ Posted : 1 Sep, 2025 05:46 AM Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” (NASB) Philippians 4:12 – “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” Context – Pastors and churchgoers prefer the NASB translation because it stands alone, delinking from the prior verse about being content in every situation. The NIV phrases v. 13 as “I can do all this”, 👉👉referring directly to Paul enduring hardships as a result of living out his faith no matter what the cost👈👈.-JMorgan Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	Sinfully disobedient disrespectful “Christians” who cry foul when their words are taken out of context are guilty of routinely taking the words of God out of context—every day‼️‼️‼️‼️ Posted : 1 Sep, 2025 05:49 AM Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:12-13 – “Then you will 👉👉call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will 👉👉seek me and find me when you seek me with 👉👉all your heart.”👈👈 Context – The book of Jeremiah leading up to chapter 29 is about Israel’s 👉disobedience👈 and God’s punishment. In fact, chapter 29 is written to the 👉exiles in Babylon, who were there because of disobedience👈 (see chapter 25 and 27). The promises in chapter 29 are for 👉restoration following judgment👈 understanding that 👉discipline will bring obedience👈 (vs. 12-13).-JMorgan Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	Sinfully disobedient disrespectful “Christians” who cry foul when their words are taken out of context are guilty of routinely taking the words of God out of context—every day‼️‼️‼️‼️ Posted : 1 Sep, 2025 05:51 AM 👉👈are mine added for emphasis. Post Reply