http://gnostics.tribe.net/thread/64ab743f-737e-480b-b696-2a1cfdd7b125?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://gnostics.tribe.net/thread/64ab743f-737e-480b-b696-2a1cfdd7b125#daa80645-9892-481a-9232-230d65235dae from Jean-Yves Leloup's Gospel of Thomas: "The gospel of Thomas is addressed to people who are aware of certain religious practices but are in danger of complacency with regard to them, thinking that merely observing the practice is enough." "What good is it to fast, give alms, and pray, if the heart is not fully engaged in these acts, if the mind harbors hate or bitterness?." Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:27:11 GMT http://gnostics.tribe.net/thread/64ab743f-737e-480b-b696-2a1cfdd7b125#daa80645-9892-481a-9232-230d65235dae ric 2007-07-09T13:27:11Z http://gnostics.tribe.net/thread/64ab743f-737e-480b-b696-2a1cfdd7b125#0c858850-57d4-42b5-a343-c7d3daa9d3af 14 1) Jesus said to them , "if you fast , you will bring sin upon yourself , 2) and if you pray , you will be condemned, 3) and if you give to charity , you will harm your spirits . is this a false teaching .. ? or this is a hidden sayings .. ? Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:18:44 GMT http://gnostics.tribe.net/thread/64ab743f-737e-480b-b696-2a1cfdd7b125#0c858850-57d4-42b5-a343-c7d3daa9d3af Mrc 2007-07-09T09:18:44Z