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1 | causing to stumble | Matt 18:6 | EdB | 78083 | ||
Steph First I see my brother Tim has already responded. I have read what he said and it was excellent. Let me add I find it very exciting to find someone worried about others, for a true Christian that is how it should be. If half the church had a similar concern the church today would be completely different. To reinforce what Tim said, be yourself and be genuine. You have the Holy Spirit in you let Him lead you, be sensitive to His voice and directions in your life. Some of the most refreshing Christians I know, “let their hair down” as you say. That doesn’t mean the do or say anything contrary to the word of God, but they are real and have fun. They laugh, kidd, tell jokes, play and generally have fun but they don’t use crudeness, vulgar language, or behavior unbecoming a Christian to do it. The act spoken about in Matt 18:6 is a intentional act of malice not something you did or said that some one took wrong. If by chance someone is offended then they have the responsibility to come to you and discuss it. Matthew 18:15 "Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. At which point you then can make it right. EdB |
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2 | causing to stumble | Matt 18:6 | SteviM95 | 78479 | ||
Mr EdB, Thank You! I am really very pleased with the advice I've gotten from this question. Its becoming quite an exercise to think up new ways to say my conclusion. My computer at home acts funny, so even though I read each post when they were placed, I didn't respond to them (my server seems to time out after a few minutes, and I have to log out and then back on, so by the time I have the site pulled up, and I'd thought up something to say, I had lost my internet capabilities). Now I have everyone's answer, and they all were incorporated into my conclusion (see my replies to the other people). Is it more appropriate to answer everyone, even if I am repeating the same stuff? I don't want anyone to feel left out, but its redundant too. What do you do? Anyway, thank you for responding. Crudeness, and vulgar language are two things that I am trying to eliminate from my daily walk. God has truly blessed me in that there are so many times, when I'm reflecting on my day, I realize that I wasn't even tempted to use vulgar language in a situation that would have before prompted me to cuss, or say something otherwise inappropriate. But there are also times when I just barely stop myself, and sometimes it is so late that people are looking at me, eyebrows raised (nonChristians grinning and hoping I'll say it anyway), waiting to see what I'll do or say. Those times (which are thankfully occuring less often) are very uncomfortable, and I don't like them, not only because I want to harness my tongue, but its evidence of lack of self-control (lack of fruit). That is one reason why I was so caught up with 2 Peter 1:3-5. Fruit only comes from God, but by trying to attain knowledge of God, I will be preparing myself for him to bless me with fruit. There is an area where, if I feel like I want to "do something", I try to gain knowledge. For some reason, before I read that, I thought that I did nothing and just waited for God to change me (which He has), that when I tried to do something that another christian didn't suggest or guide me into doing, I was taking too much control, and not letting Him work His purpose. (BTW, I was told often to study my bible, but for some reason, it didn't seem as attractive until after I realized what Peter was saying). I am sorry for rambling. I feel alot less burdened about this verse, and I thank you and everyone who responded. Steph |
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