Comments on: My Life: simul iustus et peccator http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/06/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/ Making Theology Accessible Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:08:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Armand Massie http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/06/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/comment-page-1/#comment-1109 Armand Massie Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:57:59 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/devblog/2007/06/14/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/#comment-1109 When I served as an Elder and worship leader for a few years in my small, home church, one particular passage continually echoed in my mind as a guide for humble service and good reality check. I felt compelled to recite and pray this pasage daily.. Luke 17: 7-10 7"Which of you, having a slave plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come immediately and sit down to eat'? 8"But will he not say to him, Prepare something for me to eat, and properly clothe yourself and serve me while I eat and drink; and afterward you may eat and drink'? 9"He does not thank the slave because he did the things which were commanded, does he? 10"So you too, when you do all the things which are commanded you, say, 'We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done.'" (NASB) When I served as an Elder and worship leader for a few years in my small,
home church, one particular passage continually echoed in my mind as
a guide for humble service and good reality check. I felt compelled to
recite and pray this pasage daily..

Luke 17: 7-10
7″Which of you, having a slave plowing or tending sheep, will say to him
when he has come in from the field, ‘Come immediately and sit down
to eat’?

8″But will he not say to him, Prepare something for me to eat, and
properly clothe yourself and serve me while I eat and drink; and
afterward you may eat and drink’?

9″He does not thank the slave because he did the things which were
commanded, does he?

10″So you too, when you do all the things which are commanded you,
say, ‘We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we
ought to have done.’”
(NASB)

]]> By: Parchment and Pen » I’m Not Fit for Ministry http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/06/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/comment-page-1/#comment-1108 Parchment and Pen » I’m Not Fit for Ministry Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:19:31 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/devblog/2007/06/14/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/#comment-1108 [...] selfish, sinfun, and “I deal with you later Lord” type life . You can read about it here. However, now things were different. The constant adrenaline that the idea of full-time service for [...] [...] selfish, sinfun, and “I deal with you later Lord” type life . You can read about it here. However, now things were different. The constant adrenaline that the idea of full-time service for [...]

]]> By: Billy Graham’s Grandson Turns Back to God : The Submerging Influence http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/06/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/comment-page-1/#comment-1107 Billy Graham’s Grandson Turns Back to God : The Submerging Influence Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:01:54 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/devblog/2007/06/14/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/#comment-1107 [...] His testimony sounds a lot like mine. [...] [...] His testimony sounds a lot like mine. [...]

]]> By: Billy Graham’s Grandson Turns Back to God « Euangelion http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/06/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/comment-page-1/#comment-1106 Billy Graham’s Grandson Turns Back to God « Euangelion Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:45:44 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/devblog/2007/06/14/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/#comment-1106 [...] His testimony sounds a lot like mine. [...] [...] His testimony sounds a lot like mine. [...]

]]> By: Parchment and Pen » “They have found me out” syndrome: My Conflicted Soul in Ministry http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/06/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/comment-page-1/#comment-1105 Parchment and Pen » “They have found me out” syndrome: My Conflicted Soul in Ministry Sat, 28 Jul 2007 18:45:00 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/devblog/2007/06/14/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/#comment-1105 [...] is far beyond I could have ever imagined six years ago when I began to think about ministry. My life had not been one of a minister in preparation by any means. At least not what I would think. The constant adrenaline that the idea of full-time service for [...] [...] is far beyond I could have ever imagined six years ago when I began to think about ministry. My life had not been one of a minister in preparation by any means. At least not what I would think. The constant adrenaline that the idea of full-time service for [...]

]]> By: Parchment and Pen » Observations that I have learned from “My Life” http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/06/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/comment-page-1/#comment-1104 Parchment and Pen » Observations that I have learned from “My Life” Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:56:18 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/devblog/2007/06/14/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/#comment-1104 [...] I thought that I would take some time to share with you some observations that I have learned over the years in reference to my testimony I have posted over the last week. [...] [...] I thought that I would take some time to share with you some observations that I have learned over the years in reference to my testimony I have posted over the last week. [...]

]]> By: The Boar’s Head Tavern » http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/06/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/comment-page-1/#comment-1103 The Boar’s Head Tavern » Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:41:21 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/devblog/2007/06/14/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/#comment-1103 [...] at Pen and Parchment is doing a personal testimony series called “Simul Justus et Peccator.” Good [...] [...] at Pen and Parchment is doing a personal testimony series called “Simul Justus et Peccator.” Good [...]

]]> By: Parchment and Pen » My Life: simul iustus et peccator (2) http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/06/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/comment-page-1/#comment-1094 Parchment and Pen » My Life: simul iustus et peccator (2) Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:35:01 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/devblog/2007/06/14/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/#comment-1094 [...] conflict within that I described in the previous blog grew. I recognized that my pursuits were empty and making me the subject of their betrayal. I was [...] [...] conflict within that I described in the previous blog grew. I recognized that my pursuits were empty and making me the subject of their betrayal. I was [...]

]]> By: C Michael Patton http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/06/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/comment-page-1/#comment-1093 C Michael Patton Fri, 15 Jun 2007 02:47:20 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/devblog/2007/06/14/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/#comment-1093 Bonnie, you are so sweet and encouraging. Your pain turned more pain turned joy is something that is a great burden to me. Thanks for your perseverance and encouragement for the ministry. You are great, indeed! Bonnie, you are so sweet and encouraging. Your pain turned more pain turned joy is something that is a great burden to me. Thanks for your perseverance and encouragement for the ministry. You are great, indeed!

]]> By: bonnie sue http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/06/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/comment-page-1/#comment-1100 bonnie sue Fri, 15 Jun 2007 02:41:39 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/devblog/2007/06/14/my-life-simul-iustus-et-peccator/#comment-1100 Michael, Indeed a WOW post and I hope to hear more. Through your suffering you have been granted the opportunity to influence many people for Christ. Your willingness to share your heart is what draws so many to your ministry. This is a blessing God has givin you. I thank God for bringing you into my life-you have been a good teacher, but more than that you reached out with the love of Christ and helped me through a deep sorrow last July. If you ever doubt what you are doing because of the stress with your mom, please remember God is using you through your brokenness. I will end with a quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Nothing can make up for the absence of someone whom we love, and it would be wrong to find a substitute, we must simply hold on and see it through....God helps us, even at the cost of pain. Thanks Michael, bonnie sue Michael,

Indeed a WOW post and I hope to hear more. Through your suffering you have been granted the opportunity to influence many people for Christ. Your willingness to share your heart is what draws so many to your ministry. This is a blessing God has givin you. I thank God for bringing you into my life-you have been a good teacher, but more than that you reached out with the love of Christ and helped me through a deep sorrow last July. If you ever doubt what you are doing because of the stress with your mom, please remember God is using you through your brokenness. I will end with a quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Nothing can make up for the absence of someone whom we love, and it would be wrong to find a substitute, we must simply hold on and see it through….God helps us, even at the cost of pain.

Thanks Michael,
bonnie sue

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