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1 | Using Love as Jesus | 2 Tim 2:15 | jlhetrick | 160519 | ||
Hello Nightjay, Sorry your post was not treated with respect, it's only your first month on the forum so get used to it. You asked for "some examples" and not a complete expository so, perhapse a simple, even trite answer may be what you are in need of. Examples that might be too often heard by some may be new to others and very helpful. Don't worry, you don't have to be a bible scholar to use the forum and benefit from it (although there are those types on the forum who believe differently). The best example of how Jesus would use His love for people today can be understood by what He has already done. He would die for us. We know that He would because we know that He did. He would heal the sick because He has compassion and though some will disagree, God still heals people. He would be mistreated and forgive His abuser without retaliation. He would respect others as created beings made in the image of God even when disagreeing with and redirecting their wrong position on issues. If you asked Him a question I don't believe He would consider it unworthy to be answered nor do I believe He would feel the need to offer a manuscript with deep theological articulations. Though it is speculation, it is possible to believe that He would answer you with kindness and love and as simply as He would know that you would need in order to understand. He might then point you to the bible and encourage you to study the issue for greater understanding. What would He say: He has already said it and it applies just as much today as ever. Read Matt. chapter 5 to get a good understanding of what Jesus has said to us and expects from us. Jesus, by His own example and words has already done and said all that He has in order to teach us what is most important and what many seem to be in most need of. Joh 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Hope this is helpful for "some examples". Jeff |
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2 | Using Love as Jesus | 2 Tim 2:15 | mark d seyler | 160540 | ||
Hi Jeff, I thought you wrote an excellent answer to NightJay's question. I think much of what you wrote demonstrates "having the mind of Christ". There are, however, a few things in your post I find troubling. Perhaps I missed something. Did NightJay indicate that he felt disrespected? I didn't notice anything disrespectful in responses made to him, although that is only my opinion, and yours, or his, may be different. The reason I mention this is that you have passed judgment on an answer given, that was not given to you, and (to my knowledge) no complaint was made by the recipient. You went on to recommend that NightJay "get used to" being disrespected. Why? Not to say whether this happened or not, suppose it did, can people not change? Can God not work? And there are many people that post. Certainly we are not all the same, are we? You have stated that some on this forum believe that you have to be a Bible scholar to use and benefit from the forum. When Kalos asked who, you declined to answer. May I suggest that if you do not wish to be specific, it would be more fairminded to not open that door? Jeff, with these things aside, I really enjoyed your post. I have enjoyed and profited from our discussions in the past. You have good things to contribute. But who profits from these kinds of comments? Please keep in mind that we are here to build up, and not to tear down. Love in Christ, Mark |
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3 | Using Love as Jesus | 2 Tim 2:15 | jlhetrick | 160563 | ||
Hello Mark, Not to play on words but I did not say that nightjays post was treated with disrespect. I said that it was not treated with respect. I believe that many post on this forum are not treated with the same loving attention and consideration as others. The trend seems to hold true for those post that are less articulate and where the poster may have obvious, limited knowledge of scripture. My opinion is that one can show little or no respect for something without necessarily being outright disrespectufl. Your are right that nightjay did not complain, but did you notice that he did not respond at all. Why? We can not speak for him, but might it be that he felt his question was not taken seriously or that he was made to feel his question was inappropriate or even stupid???? I did caution nightjay to "get used" to being treated this way because it is abasolutely true that this is a continuing issue on the forum. And yes, people can change, but I have not seen evidence of it here. As far as not naming names for Kalos I can only respond with a question of my own. In this same thread Doc wrote: "Someone will probably try to give you a simple, trite answer -- we have people who specialize in that here" Yet you nor Kalos asked Doc to name names nor did you attempt to call him on it or question him at all. Why? Finally, you asked, "who profits from my comments." Possibly no one. Possibly the person who feels like their limited knowledge of the bible does not mean that they are in the wrong place and can not be treated with respect and love on this forum. Am I wrong? Possibly. But I hope my efforts are not in vein. |
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4 | Using Love as Jesus | 2 Tim 2:15 | mark d seyler | 160564 | ||
Hi Jeff, Thank you for your thoughtful answer. I am down to my last couple of minutes of internet access for the day, and I don't want to rush a response to you. I will write more tomorrow as I have time. Thank you! God bless you! Love in Christ, Mark |
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5 | Using Love as Jesus | 2 Tim 2:15 | jlhetrick | 160565 | ||
Hi Mark, Sounds good. I am off tomorrow and plan to spend some time following the post. I do more following than posting lately as I am learning from others and taking notes. I'll look forward to your response. Sincerely, Jeff |
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