The Lilies of the Field

[Cerebrum123]

Some people are their own worst enemy.

Sounds like JimL, let's call here JillM.

[firstfloor]

You know about as much about God's Plan as I know about ballet.

Traditionally, God’s Plan is thought to be ridiculous, badly thought out and very badly executed. He’s the worst engineer ever. He needs our help – did you ever think of it that way? He’s in over His M A S S I V E head. Come on.

[Cow Poke]

Traditionally, God’s Plan is thought to be ridiculous, badly thought out and very badly executed. He’s the worst engineer ever. He needs our help – did you ever think of it that way? He’s in over His M A S S I V E head. Come on.

Here, FF, try this....

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Maybe that explains things.

[firstfloor]

Here, FF, try this....

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Maybe that explains things.

Right,
This is going to take a minute ……
(tiny intellect at work)

[Cow Poke]

[firstfloor]

What is the meaning of this? Will the Father clothe me in his raiment even if I do not work?

This quote from The Right Stuff (1983 movie based on great book of same title by Tom Wolfe) expresses the very opposite of the ‘Lillys of the field’ (let go and let Jesus) sentiment.

“How much longer are you going to keep him in the dark?
What do we tell him?
He's a pilot. Tell him the condition of his craft.”

So, what are you; a Lilly or a pilot?

[GakuseiDon]

And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

What is the meaning of this? Will the Father clothe me in his raiment even if I do not work?

"Consider the Lily"? All is explained! Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjrn4dXE2yI

It's funny, but makes a good point.

[Pytharchimedes]

So, what are you; a Lilly or a pilot?

Definitely a pilot...



...of the fastest starship in the galaxy.

[seanD]

What is the meaning of this? Will the Father clothe me in his raiment even if I do not work?

You have the definition of "work" twisted. Jesus wasn't talking about everyday people living everyday secular lives. He actually said to seek the kingdom of God and God's righteousness. We can infer from this that he's speaking about evangelism and the ministry and those who devote themselves to it wholeheartedly. Evangelism is much more rigorous and dangerous than working some 9-5.

[whag]

You have the definition of "work" twisted. Jesus wasn't talking about everyday people living everyday secular lives. He actually said to seek the kingdom of God and God's righteousness. We can infer from this that he's speaking about evangelism and the ministry and those who devote themselves to it wholeheartedly. Evangelism is much more rigorous and dangerous than working some 9-5.

Proselytism of any type expressed "wholeheartedly" could invite opposition and scorn.

You used the word "is." If you're saying your particular evangelism is more dangerous than a 9-5, then please explain what's so dangerous about it.