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1 | Would this be biblically accurate? | Luke 18:11 | Reighnskye | 133801 | ||
Angel, You wrote: "...of course, I am not denying that there are legitimate occurrences where people harbor deep-seated resentment, founded on negative past experiences, which causes them to not only unjustly judge others but also themselves... yet, for the largest part, these are in the minority..." I would ask on what biblical basis are they in the minority? I had referenced a verse to you that the human heart is desperately sick. Who can understand the heart? It's sin illness goes deeper than any of our own individual discernment. You've presented a great deal of examples, originating from how you've assessed secular talk shows and movies. I agree that these are bad influences on our children and society as a whole. You clearly demonstrate that you are a person of ethical conviction. You also wrote: "So… my argument is that the largest portion of people who judge others do it not because of some deep-rooted feelings but out of the cultural values that they are exposed to on a daily basis!" Again, I do not view internal and external influences as being two polar opposites. I suggest that they both play a role to influence both children and adults, each one reinforcing the other. Please understand that I am not arguing against the fact that environmental influences have an adverse effect on people. Rather, I believe that internal things (such as pride, hate, pain, fear) also possess a vast influence on people. Again, I reiterate that many of these things occur on a subconscious level. Although children may appear extremely superficial, and therefore easily manipulated by their environment, I believe that it is only fitting to bring them to a greater conscious awareness of what transpires within them, if and when they may be ready. - Jeremiah 17 9 "The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? (NAS95) Jeremiah 17 9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? (KJV) - Blessings, Reighnskye |
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2 | Would this be biblically accurate? | Luke 18:11 | JCrichton | 133872 | ||
"I would ask on what biblical basis are they in the minority? I had referenced a verse to you that the human heart is desperately sick. Who can understand the heart? It's sin illness goes deeper than any of our own individual discernment. " Hi, Reighnskye! I truly do not understand your argument... there is no Scriptural basis to suggest that people judge others--there is however a command not to judge! (Matthew 7:1) ...from the verse you cited (Jeremiah 17:9)--we are all guilty of ill-judgment; at least those of us with a heart! "Rather, I believe that internal things (such as pride, hate, pain, fear) also possess a vast influence on people." I do not disagree with you... but these are mostly learned traits--fear is a natural instinct that's built into every creature's self-preservation mechanism... but when children are exposed to extreme pride, hate, and egocentrism, a wicked fear is created: prejudice--not the natural inclinations to choose beauty over drabness or to choose coke over pepsy... but the dark extreme of discrimination on race/religion/nationality... no human child is born with the fear of a color/ethnicity/culture/class (financial)... "Although children may appear extremely superficial, and therefore easily manipulated by their environment," Please understand, I am not implying that children are empty of morals or values... I am stating that what society is offering them is! The beautiful creation made good by God is tarnished and consequently corrupted by values that are anti-Christ! So without the benefit of a strong Scriptural fellowship we are doomed to fail... have you noticed how the very first words mastered by most people learning a new language are obscene words?... have you noticed how even the newscasters (inclusive of all levels) smile even when reporting on death--by extension, have you notice how most people, (inclusive of victims, relatives, friends, and acquaintances) smile for the camera while speaking on any subject (good/bad news)? That is a learned process! Through movies and televions programs we have learned to trivialize death, murder and any and all atrocity commited to/by humans... We are all sinners, that is true enough; but we have only to say yes to Jesus and we can be rescued from ourselves! This is my argument: we are all predisposed of dark/evil deeds, yet, if we subject ourselves to Christ, we can overcome everything, even ill-judgment of others and the pain and suffering of our past! (Philippians 4:13) God Bless! Angel |
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3 | Would this be biblically accurate? | Luke 18:11 | Reighnskye | 133917 | ||
Angel, Agreed. Thanks for sharing. :) - Blessings, Reighnskye |
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