Easter, Really?! part 4

Well, as soon as you go against the KJV grain, feathers get ruffled.

The Bible says, "Study to show yourself approved unto God..." http://bible.us/2Tim2.15.KJV

That's what I'm doing.

The internet, or the "INFORMATION super highway" has removed the last of the excuses for people to remain in ignorance.

God doesn't want us ignorant, but http://bible.us/1Cor14.38.KJV

I used to be the same way, and very zealous about it. If you pursue knowledge,

"Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your mind to my knowledge;"  (Proverbs 22:17 NASB) 

"The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding."  (Proverbs 4:7 NASB)

I guess one of the verses that jumps out in reference to the whole "easter" thing is this - 

"Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led."  (1 Corinthians 12:2 KJV)

Dumb idols...

rabbits, laying eggs?

colored eggs?

chocolate rabbits?

dumb idols...

or,

You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray... (1 Corinthians 12:2 NASB)

Ya, but we're not pagans anymore, are we?

In closing, this is what I'm trying to say:

"But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, " (1 Timothy 4:1 NASB)

"In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following. But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; "(1 Timothy 4:6-7 NASB)

"For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers. Prescribe and teach these things. " (1 Timothy 4:10-11 NASB)

"Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching."  (1 Timothy 4:13 NASB)

"Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you. "(1 Timothy 4:15-16 NASB)

Do you see what I mean?

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