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1 | Is it ever o.k. to say no to a brother | Matt 10:16 | DocTrinsograce | 125696 | ||
Wow, hisown, this is a tough one. I would have to answer with "it depends." :-) The scripture tells us to be as wise as serpents and as harmless as doves. So I think one has to use a lot of wisdom. Remember, too, that Christ calls us to be men of our word (James 5:12), to pay our vows (Ps 22:25), not be theives (Ex 20:15), get out of debt quickly (Prov 6:1-3), and don't withhold payment (Prov 3:27). All of this comes into play. As a recovering drug adict, I never give money to someone who uses drugs. I feel strongly about this. On the other hand, if I am withholding from someone in need for my own selfish reasons, that isn't the proper motivation either. (Luke 6:30) So, again... I'd say it all depends. Sometimes there are no clear answers, only principles. |
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2 | Is it ever o.k. to say no to a brother | Matt 10:16 | kalos | 125699 | ||
DocTrinsograce: I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you and your fine postings. They are biblically based and consistent with sound Bible doctrine. God has blessed you with wisdom. Grace and shalom, kalos |
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3 | Is it ever o.k. to say no to a brother | Matt 10:16 | DocTrinsograce | 125701 | ||
Very high praise indeed, kalos! I am also benefiting from your posts! However, I know you would agree, if there is any wisdom in anything I say it is entirely of the Lord. Left to my own devices I have only walked through fire (of my own kindling) spouting deception the while! By His grace, I have grown to love the Word of God, even though it often wounds me and even though I too often neglect it! I try to focus firmly on the scripture in these discussions because, as God's own, there are so many things that unite us (pastor reminded us today in Eph 2:11-22), so I don't want to cause argument. Yet I really want to be able to stand solidly for the truth (Titus 2:1,7). So, the long and the short of it is this: If I do or say something right, praise God because its all Him! If I don't, its me -- so in that case pray for me, because the Lord's correciton always comes! :-) Thank you for the encouragement, kalos! |
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