Read Second Corinthians 12 There Is More Paul 4 ...was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter (2 Cor. 12:4, NKJV), or as the NIV says, man is not permitted to tell. What did Paul hear? Why are the words inexpressible? Why was he not permitted to tell what he heard? Why was he able to hear them? How did he contain himself and not tell anyone? God has revealed enough knowledge. We have a hard enough time just trying to learn and comprehend what He has already revealed. What would happen to our minds, if He revealed twice as much? We could not handle it. Yet, He allowed Paul to hear some things, but then restrict him to show us that there is so much more. My desire to hear what Paul heard is strong enough that I want to go to Paradise and hear the same thing. O' when shall that day be? Paul's self-discipline and self-control in following the Lord Jesus Christ enabled him not to utter the words. May God grant to each of us the same self-discipline and self-control so that we may keep secret what needs to be secret and that we may be just like our Master Jesus Christ, enabling us to be with Him and to hear those words. Don Ruhl Church of Christ 220 NE Savage Street Grants Pass, Oregon 97526-1310 541-476-3100 http://www.plymouth-church.com/dons_corner2.html