Message from @imig
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Matthew 5:40-50
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1 Corinthians 16:15 kjv
1 Corinthians 16:15
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@imig Was there something in particular you were trying to point out with the Corinthians references? Just curious.
yes i thought it was very interesting that the original translation
"they have devoted themselves"
was modified in KJV to become
"they have addicted themselves"
@imig I have to say I don't see the problem but definitions can be shaded by where you're from, how you were brought up, common usage etc. Although I prefer the KJV, I try not to be dogmatic (it doesn't always work, however).
are you saying you dont see a difference between "devoted" and "addicted" ?
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OK, here's what I see. If I'm addicted to something, I'm devoted to securing it for my use. If I'm devoted to someone or something then I'm addicted to the pleasure that someone or something gives me. Yes, there are connotative differences that can be placed on the two words but context usually clears it up.
alrighty then, to each their own,
i just think my interpretation of the word 'devotion', and yours, are very different.
Years ago I was in a situation that was difficult to deal with. I prayed before going to bed that the Lord would show me something about it. I had a dream that night in the which I found myself in a line of people who were all waiting to talk to a prophet of God. When it finally came my turn to talk to the man, I started into the room he was in but a crazy fellow edged his way in ahead of me. It took the ushers a few minutes to take care of the situation and used a good portion of my time. When I faced the prophet he asked me a question. "What does the word consistency mean?". I answered right away, "It means, that which things consist of.". The look he gave me told me I had the wrong definition. As I was waking up I had no time to correct my statement. I did realize that what he must have been referring to was that I needed to be more consistent in my relations with other people.
When you look for a definition of a word in the dictionary you will often find several different definitions of the same word depending on different factors.
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Please explain your understanding of the word 'devotion or devoted'.
thank you for asking that question, I had fun researching those words.
Communication is hard at the best of times. When people get their back up due to prejudice (i.e. to pre-judge), it getsmore complicated.
The Meaning of Addiction 1. The Concept of Addiction
https://www.peele.net/lib/moa1.html
Addiction is defined by tolerance, withdrawal, and craving. We recognize addiction by a person's heightened and habituated need for a substance; by the intense suffering that results from discontinuation of its use; and by the person's willingness to sacrifice all
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devotion | Origin and meaning of devotion by Online Etymology ...
https://www.etymonline.com/word/devotion
devotion (n.) c. 1200, devocioun , "profound religious emotion, awe, reverence," from Old French devocion "devotion, piety" and directly from Latin devotionem (nominative devotio ), noun of action from past-participle stem of devovere "dedicate by a vow, sacrifice oneself, promise solemnly," from de "down, away"
and time to scientific advancement.
Devotion | Definition of Devotion by Lexico
https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/devotion
What does devotion mean? devotion is defined by the lexicographers at Oxford Dictionaries as Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
as defined, were they devoted to the ministries of the saints? or were they addicted to the ministries of the saints?
I bow to the Oxford dictionary definition you present. I'm not going to mince words. Common acceptable usage might not be that strict.
if i am devoted to the ministries of the saints, does that mean i am devoted to Gods Word?
You can be devoted to ministering to the saints by hospitality. Doesn't the word say that true religion means not just saying the right words but giving, from the heart, those things you see your brother and sister are in need of, both physically and spiritually. Don't confuse the term 'saints' with some special group designated by some church as 'Saints'. The saints mentioned here are every member of the body of Christ.
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