6. “Like a hand in a glove” but not all gloves fix my hand
I once heard Mr. Wierwille explain his "hand in a glove" analogy. He was referring to a large glove, like a farmer's work glove, in which the hand would easily slide, not a form-fitting glove in which you would have to tug and pull.
I think one of the reasons most of us thought "tight-fitting glove" was he usually would also say in the same sentence, "...and works with a mathmatical exactness and a scentific precision." Exact...precise...connoting tightness, not a lot of wiggle-room.
IMO, this is an example of why it's difficult (if not impossible) to promote the "no private interpretation" doctrine as meaning "there is only one correct way to read and interpret God's words and will." We were speaking the same language, living in the same century and country, but our understanding of what someone else says or writes depends greatly on our upbringing, education, and experiences.
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coolchef1248 @adelphia.net
again roy more worgs of wisdom
thanks
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markomalley
Very astute observations, Roy.
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thank you
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dmiller
Do you think it is a *safe bet* that the truth Jesus spoke of ---
was considerably different than the *truth* propounded by docvic?? ;)
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Yes VPW had one truth and Jesus talk another truth
VPW was a sales men but Christ gave the love of God free
thank you
with love and a holy kiss blowing your way Roy
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dmiller
Soooooooo true! :(
(Ps -- I think that quote needs to be in the *GreaseSpot gems* thread!!)
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Kevlar2000
I once heard Mr. Wierwille explain his "hand in a glove" analogy. He was referring to a large glove, like a farmer's work glove, in which the hand would easily slide, not a form-fitting glove in which you would have to tug and pull.
I think one of the reasons most of us thought "tight-fitting glove" was he usually would also say in the same sentence, "...and works with a mathmatical exactness and a scentific precision." Exact...precise...connoting tightness, not a lot of wiggle-room.
IMO, this is an example of why it's difficult (if not impossible) to promote the "no private interpretation" doctrine as meaning "there is only one correct way to read and interpret God's words and will." We were speaking the same language, living in the same century and country, but our understanding of what someone else says or writes depends greatly on our upbringing, education, and experiences.
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I see now VPW only knew about one kind of glove and one size
I guess we been taught the doctrine of a glove but we understood it as the doctrine of gloves
thank you so must
with love and a holy kiss blowing your way Roy
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Thomas Loy Bumgarner
If the glove don't fit, you must aquit. Whoops, that's the late Johnnie Cochran, not VPW. :blink: <_<
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so now we know what to do it the glove does not fix
thank you
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