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The use of the Olive Oil Prohibited?

Roro1972 said:
I have seen Catholic's use olive oil to bless.
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This is the reason they use it:

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

1293 In treating the rite of Confirmation, it is fitting to consider the sign of anointing and what it signifies and imprints: a spiritual seal.

Anointing, in Biblical and other ancient symbolism, is rich in meaning: oil is a sign of abundance and joy; it cleanses (anointing before and after a bath) and limbers (the anointing of athletes and wrestlers); oil is a sign of healing, since it is soothing to bruises and wounds; and it makes radiant with beauty, health, and strength.

W
 
wondering said:
This is the reason they use it:

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

1293 In treating the rite of Confirmation, it is fitting to consider the sign of anointing and what it signifies and imprints: a spiritual seal.

Anointing, in Biblical and other ancient symbolism, is rich in meaning: oil is a sign of abundance and joy; it cleanses (anointing before and after a bath) and limbers (the anointing of athletes and wrestlers); oil is a sign of healing, since it is soothing to bruises and wounds; and it makes radiant with beauty, health, and strength.

W
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before I got saved I was married to a Catholic and her whole family was same. we built a new house and she brought in a priest to bless the house going into each room and sprinkling oil
 
Roro1972 said:
before I got saved I was married to a Catholic and her whole family was same. we built a new house and she brought in a priest to bless the house going into each room and sprinkling oil
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They do this. It's to bless the home so that God's presence will be there. To give strength to the people residing there, for their service to God.
I agree with this if the people in the home are Christian. The problem is that in most neighborhoods the priest goes around to do this and gets paid for it by a donation. In that case it's of no value. You cannot bless something that does not understand its meaning or does not desire the blessing.

W
 
wondering said:
I don't know Jethro. It seems to me that James is saying TO USE the oil, which would go beyond just using it if we WANT to.
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I'm guessing you're one of those who see everything written in scripture as a command.
 
wondering said:
Are you speaking about the N.T.?
Which parts are we to ignore?

W
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:lol I'll take that as a 'yes, I believe everything written in scripture is a command'.

What parts can you ignore, you ask? The parts that are guidelines, or which do not apply to you.
 
Olive Oil is the safest oil to use for cooking it does not clog up the arteries, and it's properties does not change when subjected to high heat, like the other oils. And it is loaded with antioxidants.
 
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Lewis said:
It is the safest oil to use for cooking it does not clog up the arteries, and it's properties does not change when subjected to high heat, like the other oils. And it is loaded with antioxidants.
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What oil is that?
Chainsaw oil?
 
Jethro Bodine said:
:lol I'll take that as a 'yes, I believe everything written in scripture is a command'.

What parts can you ignore, you ask? The parts that are guidelines, or which do not apply to you.
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Which guidelines? Jesus gave us guidelines? To me it sounded like commands.
Not that we could actually keep them all. For instance, it may not be practical to go visit people in prison.
I just can't think of any guidelines.
Help!
 
wondering said:
Which guidelines? Jesus gave us guidelines? To me it sounded like commands.
Not that we could actually keep them all. For instance, it may not be practical to go visit people in prison.
I just can't think of any guidelines.
Help!
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Guidelines - girls, wear a hat in church
 
wondering said:
Actually, I remember that we HAD to wear a head covering when in church. Mass, I should say. I grew up Catholic. How about in the Protestant church?
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Well, when I was 34 (1985) I went to my first protestant church.
And as I remember correctly, I don't remember anyone wearing a hat except some homeless guy from Texas.
 
Rollo Tamasi said:
Well, when I was 34 (1985) I went to my first protestant church.
And as I remember correctly, I don't remember anyone wearing a hat except some homeless guy from Texas.
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Interesting. I went to my first Protestant church just a couple of years before you did and I confirm, no head covering. But by then the RCC had dispelled with this too.
If the Son has made you free, you are free indeed.
John 8:36

W
 
Roro1972 said:
before I got saved I was married to a Catholic and her whole family was same. we built a new house and she brought in a priest to bless the house going into each room and sprinkling oil
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Some Pentecostals and Charismatics use the oil the same way. They use it with prayer to bless and cleanse.
 
wondering said:
I just can't think of any guidelines.
Help!
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Time to come out of retirement, wondering:

"work with your hands, just as we commanded you, 12so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need." (1 Thessalonians 5:11-12 NASB)

No excuses. Either this is a guideline, or a hard and fast command. If it's a hard and fast command you better start filling out applications today.

How about this one.

"26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss." (1 Thessalonians 5:26 NASB)

Have you given Rollo Tamasi his holy kiss today?
 
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