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1 | "a thorn in the side"? or Not? | 1 John 2:2 | GeorJoy | 100602 | ||
George appears "to stress God's wrath in his witnessing!" Forgive me, but I must ask, "Please elaborate." I have many areas of weakness. This is one some would call "a thorn in the side." One I have given much thought and prayer to. Is this truly the way I depict myself? Do I not "state His Word as it is written, and then try to explain it to those who either do not understand, or simply do not agree with what it says?" To Love is the greatest commandment. Yet, isn’t it important to know of the wrath that comes to the disobedient. All constructive comments are welcomed. Not perfect yet, but In Christ George |
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2 | "a thorn in the side"? or Not? | 1 John 2:2 | flinkywood | 100644 | ||
George, I heard a story yeaterday. A priest is sent to minister to a rifle squad in WWII. The soldiers ask him, "Do you believe there's a hell?" The priest answers, "No". The soldiers say, "Well, if hell doesn't exist, then what use are you? Get lost. But if there is a hell, why are you leading us astray?" There are only 2 choices: high or low, truth or consequences. You present yourself (in print) as a guy who wants to shake people up; maybe you're a bit windy, perhaps self-righteous, maybe more scornful than kind - well, you and me both, so we'd probably get along. I think we must preach the Gospel - sin, hell, redemption - as we're called to do. My question is technical, perhaps: How do we best open the heart of the target to the need for repentance and the need for our Savior? How do we nail them? I like your bio, by the way. Colin |
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3 | "a thorn in the side"? or Not? | 1 John 2:2 | GeorJoy | 100649 | ||
Thank you. I make no claim to either know or understand it all where the Word is concerned. However, I do have all the answers! Or, I should say that, at the very least, as everyone else, in this country does, I have "access" to them. And I firmly believe that the Holy Spirit will guide me when it comes to the interpretation thereof. There is much in the Word that needs interpreting. Likewise there is much that needs no interpreting. Our sinful nature blinds us to the differentiation. Wisdom dictates that in its entirety, the Word interprets itself. The following is as plain as the nose on the face. Yet those who refuse to see will not see even that far. Eze 33:8 When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand. Eze 33:9 Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul. This is one of many passages which need no interpretation. Yet in their sinful nature, there are many who will totally change the meaning thereof by “so called” interpretation. How much plainer can it be? Exhorter, In Christ George |
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4 | "a thorn in the side"? or Not? | 1 John 2:2 | flinkywood | 100745 | ||
Hey, exhorter in Christ, 10-4! I heard this good word yesterday: "Do not be excessively righteous and do not be overly wise. Why should you ruin yourself? Do not be excessively wicked and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time? It is good that you grasp one thing and also not let go of the other; for the one who fears God comes forth with both of them." (Ecc 7:16-18) We Christians can range from legalism, to license (both extremes show up on this forum), so I like Solomon's admonition to fear God. I think that's the spirit of preaching. Colin. |
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5 | "a thorn in the side"? or Not? | 1 John 2:2 | GeorJoy | 101003 | ||
And without exception, when one rocks the boat, he is labeled. George |
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6 | "a thorn in the side"? or Not? | 1 John 2:2 | flinkywood | 101007 | ||
George, has someone labeled you? I thought it was you who'd called yourself "exhorter". And what boat are you rocking? Colin. |
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7 | "a thorn in the side"? or Not? | 1 John 2:2 | GeorJoy | 101013 | ||
Read Ro:12:6 through 8. I wouldn't call it a label. Your tone, dear brother sounds argumentative. I simply stated a fact, not an accusation. George |
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8 | "a thorn in the side"? or Not? | 1 John 2:2 | flinkywood | 101024 | ||
George, Not meant to be argumentative, just wanting to understand. I read Rom 12: 6-8. I'm still not sure what you mean by labeling as that kind of label is a badge of honor. Colin. |
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9 | "a thorn in the side"? or Not? | 1 John 2:2 | GeorJoy | 101029 | ||
"Do not be excessively righteous and do not be overly wise. Why should you ruin yourself? Do not be excessively wicked and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time? It is good that you grasp one thing and also not let go of the other; for the one who fears God comes forth with both of them." (Ecc 7:16-18) "Do not be excessively righteous and do not be overly wise. Why should you ruin yourself? Do not be excessively wicked and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time? It is good that you grasp one thing and also not let go of the other; for the one who fears God comes forth with both of them." (Ecc 7:16-18)" ------------- ---------------- I was simply addressing your note. When one “rocks the boat” they are often labeled “self righteous” or what you called “excessively righteous.” When one trys to do as the word instructs and correct a brother, that ones shortcomings are frequently thrown back at him or her, thus causing a division in the church, and defeating the original purpose of the individual who “rocked the boat.” This is not to say that there are not those who are “self righteous. George |
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10 | "a thorn in the side"? or Not? | 1 John 2:2 | flinkywood | 101032 | ||
Okay. Colin |
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