When it is the time for both fighting parties to talk terms...before Balian talks to Saladin (the other fighting party) one of them said that it's time to talk terms or surrender...
Priest: "...surrender...how?...convert to Islam and repent (to God)later?..."
Balian: "....looks at the priest with (oh mind goodness...kind of look) and walks off to meet Saladin to talk terms.
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The above lines are from the show THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. This is the first time I sit through a movie that is 145mins long! Not only that, the first time I watch this kind of movie...but somehow I did enjoy the show. (Thank God too for the free movie ticket).
How come i chose the above lines to write...well it really let us know how human nature works sometimes...especially the priest, someone who should have faith in God, be a Spiritual Counsel/encourager to the knight and villagers...that's his job anyway...but instead of helping...he wants to run and put the villagers in danger.
Being a Christian, I must be careful of not falling into such a situation that my carnal man takes over and loose faith in God. That is why reading the Word of God is so important, fellowship with other godly Christian is a must so that we could keep our fire glowing and burning, practicing is a YES so as to make our foundation strong.
I attend a Bible Study on the Book of Amos in my church, and the invited speaker told us that:
Mind + Heart (understand what the Word says) - Will (practice) = Carnal Christian (Know about God category)
Heart (understand) + Will (practice) - Mind (Word didn't get in the brain) = Emotional Christian (Know about God category)
BUT if a person combines the three important ingredients...
Mind + Heart + Will = A Christian who knows God
Another line I find it is good was (not sure am I right theologically...please give comments...)
The King (before he died) told Balain that when we stand before God, it is our actions that God wants us to account for, not because someone told me to do so (as in someone who is of a higher authority and told us to do certain things which is or are not ethical...).
A lot of times, i heard that well it's the leader told me to do, so if anything wrong, God will judge Him and not me...which to me is just like pushing responsiblity and not be accountable for our own actions. I have heard of Pastors who resign and went to another church to be a member because they felt that they could not agreed with the Senior Pastor. Hummm...what a thought....
NOTE: The above script is being typed with the best memory i could recall what they are trying to say and what I have written here concerning the issues is not trying to sow discord but have heard of it and has been thinking about it...if you disagree it's okay...i will not be angry with you...i am glad that you read my blog and add some comments if you will...let's exchange info...
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