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wryter2000

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2. Scripture malpractice

Reply to LOL Lib (Original post)

Thu Apr 6, 2017, 12:15 PM

Apr 2017

Tell her the story about the guy stranded on top of his house in a flood. A neighbor came by in a boat to rescue him, but he said, "God will save me." Then police came by in a helicopter to save him, but he said, "God will save me."

The man died and ended up at the pearly gates and complained to St. Peter that God hadn't saved him from the flood. St. Peter said, "Didn't you see the boat or the helicopter?"

Or you could try "God helps those who help themselves." That's not in scripture, and it's bad theology, but it could work.

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Can I rant about my beloved Christian Grandma for commiseration here? [View all] LOL Lib Apr 2017 OP

Maybe she couldn't afford the cost of the treatment that Medicare doesn't cover. kimbutgar Apr 2017 #1

That was her excuse, but I told her not to worry. I would pay the bill myself! LOL Lib Apr 2017 #3

Scripture malpractice wryter2000 Apr 2017 #2

I will try. I'm going by there after work today. LOL Lib Apr 2017 #4

Can you enlist her pastor's help? wryter2000 Apr 2017 #5

Hmm. Worth a shot. I will give the church a call. LOL Lib Apr 2017 #6

FWIW LOL Lib Apr 2017 #7