Entertainment sinful?

Jas 4:4
Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Jas 4:5
Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
Jas 4:6
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Jas 4:7
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Jas 4:8
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
Jas 4:9
Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.
Jas 4:10
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.


Was James a "mere man"? He stated quite clearly the parameters of who is an enemy of God and who is not. I might point out to you that God has called us to point out to our brethren their errors.
Jas 5:19
Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;
Jas 5:20
Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

Your beef then would be with Scripture and not with DHK because all he did was point out to you with Scripture the error of your position. Since you took offense; I would say (from the sidelines ) that perhaps he struck a nerve with you.

So far brother, you have not provided any Scripture to substantiate your position, yet DHK HAS given ample Scripture to prove his point. From my point of view, it is you who are on the unstable ground in this discussion.

For what it's worth.

In HIS service;
Jim

 

Jim,

Besides posting on the Baptist Board, which is filled with entertainment, what other purposes do you have for your internet connection.

Joseph Botwinick </font>[/QUOTE]

 

Jim,

Besides posting on the Baptist Board, which is filled with entertainment, what other purposes do you have for your internet connection.

Joseph Botwinick </font>[/QUOTE]Brother Joeseph;

To answer your question and (implied) accusation:

I bought this computer for business purposes. That is why I had it loaded with Windows XP professional along with Power Point, Excel, Office, and other such software. I own a home based internet business.

Why am I on the BB? At this time ( and for the last four YEARS) I am in a tiny town with no Bible Believing church to attend. Therefore; I am on the BB to fellowship, preach, and sharpen my Sword skills. Ok?

Iron sharpeneth iron.

Pr 27:17
¶ Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Fair enough brother?

Rarely is my presence here for "kicks".

In HIS service;
Jim

 

Jim,

Is the Baptist Board your Church? I find that rather sad. Do you only post here on the Baptist Board and do business on your internet connection? Have you ever played a game on the internet? I wonder if I went to the game forum on this discussion board if I would find your name anywhere down there as a participant. Would I?

Joseph Botwinick

 

KJ said, "Yes he struck a nerve in me. Because he condemned me as an enemy of God. I provided proof."

I read your so-called "proof". DHk did NOT call you an enemy of God. He said IF you are a friend of CCM then you are an enemy of God. He expressed his opinion about CCM. YOU took it as an attack. He did no such thing.

A little TOO sensitive are we? This IS a debate board.

In HIS service;
Jim

 

Not sarcastic at all.

In HIS service;
Jim

 

You MIGHT find a half dozen times I was in the games forum over the last 4 years. But I doubt if it was even that much. I really find no fun in there. Go do a search and let me know, ok?

In HIS service;
Jim

 

BTW Joeseph;

No. The BB is NOT my church.
Here is my church:

www.tvbc.org

Check it out. FYI; God has been so GOOD to my wife and I that we will be returning home in about 4 weeks.

I honestly did not think I was unclear as to why I am on the BB. IT IS NOT CHURCH.

In HIS service;
Jim

 

Speaking of which:

Do you ever participate in the contest of debate?

Joseph Botwinick

 

if it was, a lot of lady's would have to hush up *ducks*

 

Speaking of which:

Do you ever participate in the contest of debate?

Joseph Botwinick </font>[/QUOTE]That WAS rhetorical was it not?

What is your point? Put it "right across the plate" brother.

In HIS service;
Jim

 

Looks like a good church. I am glad you and your wife will be able to move back home.

Joseph Botwinick

 

Speaking of which:

Do you ever participate in the contest of debate?

Joseph Botwinick </font>[/QUOTE]That WAS rhetorical was it not?

What is your point? Put it "right across the plate" brother.

In HIS service;
Jim </font>[/QUOTE]Jim,

I am glad you have a good sense of humor. That can be quite entertaining some times. Perhaps, entertainment is not always such a bad thing, right?

Joseph Botwinick

 

Where did I say I have not been to church in four years? How do you suppose I would know there are no Bible believing churches in this town if I had NEVER been to them?

We have traveled back home for our 10 day preaching conferences. I have even been all the way down to Texas for one. We are NOTcompletely apostate! LOL

And just how do you equate this BB with church? That one baffles me.


In HIS service;
Jim