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NewManLiving · 03-07-2016, 08:13 AM

You are quite the artist with your palette of verses. But I see faith here as a response to Peter's surprise. He was impressed that the tree had withered - probably unbelief, a common problem we all have. You recall that it was the next day, at least in one account. To me it does not really explain what the tree represents nor do any of your faith references have any direct relationship to the reason why the tree was cursed.

In my thinking I find it hard to believe that the Lord would curse a fig tree to teach Peter or anyone else a lesson in faith. Not that I'm totally convinced the tree means Israel. But I'm not convinced that it was expressly a lesson in faith. Also when you speak about something WL has said its best to explain that others see it that way as well. Then present your reasons why you feel differently. Otherwise it appears that you are biased against WL, even though many others who are unrelated to LSM hold the same views. It does not present a fair analysis.

03-07-2016, 08:13 AM	#156
NewManLiving Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 153	Re: Putting To Test The Recovery Version You are quite the artist with your palette of verses. But I see faith here as a response to Peter's surprise. He was impressed that the tree had withered - probably unbelief, a common problem we all have. You recall that it was the next day, at least in one account. To me it does not really explain what the tree represents nor do any of your faith references have any direct relationship to the reason why the tree was cursed. In my thinking I find it hard to believe that the Lord would curse a fig tree to teach Peter or anyone else a lesson in faith. Not that I'm totally convinced the tree means Israel. But I'm not convinced that it was expressly a lesson in faith. Also when you speak about something WL has said its best to explain that others see it that way as well. Then present your reasons why you feel differently. Otherwise it appears that you are biased against WL, even though many others who are unrelated to LSM hold the same views. It does not present a fair analysis.