Do You Know The Truth That Will Set You Free? Free From What?—John 8:32.

[goodlife]

Today many people are unhappy, and millions of others are unemployed. But on the other hand, millions are finding encouragement from the Bible.

[goodlife]

Naomi " you said on the other thread that Ezekiel 18:4 says it all and now you’re saying Isaiah 55:11 says it all. Which is it?"
Oh dear!! I didn't mean to confuse you,so sorry.
Two different scriptures for two different topics.
One says it all about the soul.
The other about the future.

[naomi24]

In reality neither 'says it all' about anything.

[andy-hughes]

Goodlife - if those two quotes 'say it all' - then you won't need to post anything else on either subject ever again.

But you will …

[Old_Geezer]

Whose claimed truth ?
I'm sure books can be a comfort to some. Think of how many find encouragement from Harry Potter.

[naomi24]

Harry Potter - A far greater example of love for one's fellow man and admirable moral values than the whole of the bible put together.

[vulcan42]

goodlife,
\\ Two different scriptures for two different topics.
One says it all about the soul.
The other about the future.//
According to you the soul is our future, so how can it be two different scriptures for two different topics?

[goodlife]

You know getting understanding recognizes that one might have considerable knowledge and still not have understanding.

not only deals with the fact, but also with the why and the wherefore of things. It embodies the application or use of that knowledge for the highest good.

Therefore, you without understanding knowledge is of very little value to you. (John 17:3)

[10ClarionSt]

I bet you could make a decent fire with a bible.

[Atheist]

Goodlife, I'm sorry, but I don't understand you. Is English your first language? It's difficult to have a sensible conversation if you don't write coherent sentences. I'll be happy to work with you for understanding, if you'll work to help me understand.

[naomi24]

Goodlife, //You know getting understanding ....//

You may have misunderstood.

[Peter Pedant]

// You know getting understanding recognizes that one might have considerable knowledge and still not have understanding.//

achieving a state of comprehension includes the possibility of possessing a lot of data, information, and knowledge and still not getting the whole picture

not only is it comprehensible but I would argue applies to dear old Boris the Cabinet and Covid .....

my view is that the dear old phrases - "foo what dat mean den?" are laboured to death on AB. Why doesnt anyone ever write: "well i havent read any of this crip but by golly that wont stop me blaarting!" - there is a lot of it about !

[goodlife]

PP. You are right but you are looking at man, I am looking at it from the Bible's viewpoint. Its the same with all the others on this site, they say they know the Bible, but they do not have understanding.

An understanding person is one able to see into a matter and discern its composition by separating the individual factors or features that compose or act together to form the whole, then to perceive the relationship between them and thus comprehend, or grasp, the significance or meaning of the matter.

Knowledge of God and discernment of his will combined with faith and trust form the foundation of all true understanding on the part of his intelligent creatures. “Knowledge of the Most Holy One is what understanding is,” and this includes understanding “righteousness and judgment and uprightness, the entire course of what is good.” (Pr 9:10; 16:20)

No matter of real importance can be fully understood unless all the factors are viewed from God's standpoint and seen in relation to his standards, qualities, and eternal purpose.

[naomi24]

Goodlife, //they say they know the Bible, but they do not have understanding.//

Other people including those belonging to denominations other than the JWs understand it differently - which is not to say they’re wrong and you’re right.

Arrogance in the extreme to claim you know what God’s ‘standpoint’ is. Again, others think likewise - and would disagree with you. You can’t all be right - but you all think you are.

[Deskdiary]

"Nailit, someone's here to see you mate!"

Excellent.

Sorry for the diversion, but if any OP needs to be diverted because it's absurd, this is it, but I've always considered JW to be a cult rather than a 'proper' religion, but I've been told I'm wrong.

So when does a cult become a religion? Is it just a matter of numbers? If the Branch Davidians had managed to amass a similar number of followers as JW (and didn't all die) would they be considered a religion rather than a nutcase cult? These are genuine questions.

[goodlife]

Naomi@ we leave that to you to judge,as the same with everybody else.

[rowanwitch]

The truth that there is no God will set you free to make autonomous decisions, accept the responsibility for your actions

[david small]

What is truth? Subjective Opinion. What is the book of contradiction? The bible. What’s the point? There isn’t any.

[naomi24]

goodlife, //we leave that to you to judge//

No you don't. You go bothering people by knocking on their doors trying to convince them you're right - and when you can't do that you post here.

[Peter Pedant]

//Arrogance in the extreme to claim you know what God’s ‘standpoint’ is. //

erm I am pretty sure I know what the popes standpoint is on abortion and birth control
and the archbishop of canterburys view on poverty

but I suppose that comes from being a Times reader ....

[ what is your view on divorce your holiness? no no dont tell me it would be arrogance !] only on AB

[goodlife]

Naomi@ you believe what you want,but that why you have no true understanding what the Bible says.