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I was walking down the road with Bible-basher Bob.
I’m thirsty I said, I need some water.
Drink no longer water, but use wine for thy stomach’s sake. Timothy 5:23.
Okay wine then, or maybe a beer.
Wine is a mocker, beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is unwise. Proverbs 20:1.
Now I am confused. What should I do?
Give beer to those perishing, wine to those in anguish. Proverbs 31:6.
Make your mind up! I’ll play safe. Fruit juice … or perhaps coke.
A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. James 1:8.
I gave up!
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Too funny. Hard to know what to do. Have a drink and think about it!
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I think you’re right Tannille!
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Hilarious!
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Thanks, Sadje!
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You’re welcome 😉
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I say have a couple of beers and ponder this dilemma. Well done.
Have a fabulous day. 🙂
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That sounds like a good idea to me! Cheers, Sandee.
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CONTEXT CONTEXT CONTEXT! Some of those verses Bob is using is out of context! Ah! lol Sorry, that is a pet peeve of mine.
Well written!
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Exactly. You know that and I know that – but not Bob! Thanks for dropping by, and sorry for raising your hackles!
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Agree with Ashley. No matter what the book, especially THE BOOK, you can get any meaning from lifting out a line or two here or there.
In fact, your tale reminds me of a want ad I read some fifty years back. An ad in a local paper was offering to pay $20 to anyone who could quote verses from the Bible showing that wine, women, and song are good for a fellow. I wonder if they got any satisfactory responses? 😉
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Absolutely so, which is what Bob was deliberately doing! That was quite a challenge!
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Hope you’ve managed a little walk and a stop at the pub this week Keith, now that you’re allowed again. Probably best not to look in too much detail at the bible for the rights and wrongs, especially with Bob around!
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I did, it was so nice to have a pint or three of ale again – I trust you did too! Bob’s got a quote for every occasion!
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Dear Keith,
Cherry picking is always dangerous. Bob sounds like an idiot. 😉 Still made me laugh.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I imagined him to be deliberately using quotes in context or not just for a laugh, I was surprised some took it seriousyl! I’m pleased he gained a giggle ot two though! Thanks Rochelle.
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Haha! I love this. Learning the Bible in religious education would be much more fun this way! Good work, Keith!
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It would certainly start a discussion or two! Cheers, Mason.
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Yes indeed it would. Cheers, Keith!
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Just have a wee dram, Keith, and ponder the evil ways of man.
It won’t solve anything, but you’ll feel better!
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I find it’s the answer to all life’s problems!
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Bob has strayed on to barren soil.
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Too right Michael!
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I’d stick with ‘…and wine to cheer man’s heart’ which is somewhere in the psalms!
Although that brings us to the vexed question of ‘women’ and I think you’ve enough problems here as it is!
What a fun story.
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Wine it is then! Don’t start Bob on women, he could get my blog into a lot of trouble!
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That’s always going to happen when one engages in eisegesis instead of exegesis.
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Hang on a moment while I consult my dictionary…..ei….ege…..
Right, I’m back and you are absolutely right Larry!
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I’d need straight up whisky after all that!
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Me too, maybe two!
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Somebody named Bob needs to ask for wisdom and discernment!
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Yes, I’ll suggest it Mimi!
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Well, Bible-basher Bob was no help at all.
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He never is! He hasn’t put me off though … cheers Ali!
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How about a good cocktail? I bet that’s nowhere to be found in the bible.
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What a good idea! Challenge that Bob!
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Ya gotta hand it to the bible thumpers. They can find a verse to suit their purpose in all sorts of areas.
I was gonna say go for a G&T since I’m fairly certain that doesn’t appear anywhere – but Gabi beat me to it!
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Too right Dale!
I think I’ll have two G&T’s, why not? Cheers!
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There ya go!
Save one for me, wouldya?
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LOL. My favorite of these jokes is the one where someone is looking in the Bible for advice about how to handle difficult life problems and they open to “Judas went and hanged himself” and then “Go and do likewise.” I don’t drink alcohol but you are making me want to drink, Keith. Like maybe a really stiff hot cocoa with marshmallows. While thinking existential thoughts. Might need extra marshmallows. Cheers!
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That’s one bit of advice I wouldn’t suggest anyone follows! Hope you enjoyed your cocoa and mallows, you’ve got me wanting some now (with a splash of brandy, sorry!)
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Context is everything. A fun read Keith!
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Indeed it is! Bob uses selective contexity!
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Oh my goodness, this is hilarious and sounds like conversations I’ve had before. Well done, Keith!
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Haha, not sure I envy you! Thanks so much Brenda.
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Do you know any texts which don’t refer to drink?
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A very good point! Cheers!
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YUP … there’s been some I’ve had the non-pleasure of experiencing with thumper quotes.
Grin and order another pint. LOL
Be Safe … 😷 Isadora 😎
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Wise advice Isadora, I’ll do just that!
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So Punny! The cow one is my favorite. 🙂
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Me too! Thanks Lynnette.
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it reminds me that even the devil will quote the bible to suit his own purposes. 🙂
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Oh, believe me, I do! Cheers plaridel
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Oh, dear, decisions, decisions. And trouble no matter which way you turn.
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Ignore and carry on! Cheers!
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Its always good to bolster up your arguments with quotes from the Good Book even if they are taken out of context.
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A bit naughty, but hey, it was only done for fun!!
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LOL. This was a fun read, Keith.
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Thanks so much.
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Teehee! You’ll have to go to the pub after that! Fun read, Keith
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Too right Penny!
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Great story. Made me smile.
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I’m pleased, thanks so much!
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And that is a perfect example of the confusion that results when scripture is pulled out of its context and used randomly to support an insupportable opinion 🙂
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Absolutely Linda!
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I see this as a spirit-ual problem. Nothing beats a good whine 🙂
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Thanks so much for the laugh! Well done.
Ronda
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