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1 | Can we determine thr truth of the matter | 1 John 1:8 | DocTrinsograce | 228765 | ||
Hi, Armand... With text it is often difficult to discern motive. I read a study once that said that over sixty percent of emotive discernment of online text was in error. I do not know if the problem is in writers' poor ability to express themselves, or readers' poor ability to discern intent. Either way, it behooves us to look solely at the text, being suspicious of reading between the lines. It is also more charitable to give people the benefit of the doubt (1 Peter 4:8). Furthermore, the pride problem becomes a non-issue when the posters remain anonymous (cf Matthew 6:3-4). It is further mitigated by the fact that the vast majority of SBF participants are readers only. Thus, the impact of posts remain largely unknown to the poster. We all need to be wary of pride. However, in this venue, let us be concerned about presenting rightly what our Lord has revealed about Himself in the Scriptures, rather than what we reveal about ourselves in posts. The former is eternal, the later is temporal. The former is what has changed our lives, the latter is fading. In Him, Doc |
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2 | Can we determine thr truth of the matter | 1 John 1:8 | armond888 | 228767 | ||
Doc In all due respect to all who present here I still maintain my point of view. This forum is not unlike any public venue where opinions are expressed. And, I disagree with your conclusion that pride is a non issue when posters remain anonymous. The spirit of pride desires to be fed at any opportunity even for the sole purpose of self gratification. I am very much aware like most people in today's information age that text only is limited in terms of communication. Also, I find nothing wrong with revealing related things about myself in regards to postings,it does not detract from any eternal purpose unless it does not line up with scripture. I would bet my post regarding pride gave pause for self examination for some. |
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3 | Can we determine thr truth of the matter | 1 John 1:8 | DocTrinsograce | 228769 | ||
Dear Armand, I do not mean to denigrate or disregard your discerning of our faulty attitudes. However, if you want to expose the sin in others, then it is probably done best directly, personally, and privately with that person, taking care that you do not fall under the same temptation (Galatians 6:1-6). The Holy Spirit is a far better prompter to self examination (John 16:8b) than we are. Indeed, what good will it be to anyone if the prompting does not come from Him? Remember that we are a Study Bible Forum. We are not -- by explicit request of our gracious host -- a Biblical Counseling Forum. Thank you for supporting those objectives and principles over the years, sir. In Him, Doc |
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4 | Can we determine thr truth of the matter | 1 John 1:8 | armond888 | 228771 | ||
Oh well.. this is getting humorous. Sure Doc I will do my best to adhere to the host's intent for the site. I would say I am sorry, but about what, writing what I think or would it be by not writing what others think. But hey it's all good we all get to share. Now regarding Biblical counseling, you got a lot of weeding out to do. This may be one of those times when text does not adequately rely the full meaning and intention of the writer??? Maybe, maybe not. Question Doc, are you a staff member or hold a position of authority on the forum??? Just asking?? | ||||||
5 | Can we determine thr truth of the matter | 1 John 1:8 | DocTrinsograce | 228772 | ||
Dear Armand, If Lockman uses a mechanism for forum administration, it is not something that they disclose. Given that they decisively deal with troublemakers pretty regularly, one might rightly assume that they have a way to monitor and intervene as they see fit. Of course, given the Terms of Use, and other indicators, we all promise to support Lockman's objectives for the forum. Consequently, we have a duty incumbent on each one of us to stay the course. (James 5:12) Scripture gives us a congregational venue in which to function: the church. This venue is quite different. We do not have elders and leaders per se, for our words are publicly exposed "in the marketplace" as it were. What we do have is enduring text. Matthew 12:36-37 should always weigh heavily upon us. In Him, Doc |
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6 | Can we determine thr truth of the matter | 1 John 1:8 | armond888 | 228773 | ||
Ok Doc, thanks brother you went into more detail than I needed, my question was concerning your role, you did not answer the question, but that's cool I understand. | ||||||
7 | Can we determine thr truth of the matter | 1 John 1:8 | azurelaw | 228774 | ||
Dear Armond, With the view that the host Lockman provides all participants with the TOU guidelines and your longtime participation on the forum, whether Doc or whoever on the forum holding the monitoring role - does that matter you? Please do not be offended as I don't see the point to know who is monitoring the forum (you are not the only person asking the question) as long as we stick to the TOU and the Biblical truth. Proverbs 27:17 1 Thes 5:11 Shalom Azure |
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8 | Can we determine thr truth of the matter | 1 John 1:8 | armond888 | 228775 | ||
What???? Who is offended?? but ok if it closes the discussion :) I appreciate your note and thanks for clearing things up for me. | ||||||