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1 | Forgiveness of What? | Acts 13:38 | Makarios | 23468 | ||
Greetings Sir Pent! Even though sin does have its consequences, we still must learn to forgive and let our anger go! As Christians, we live by a new standard and any lingering anger or any vengeful inclinations should not linger within our hearts. To hold onto anger would thwart our own spiritual development and we must not create and hold onto obstacles that threaten and destroy our interpersonal relationships. Blessings to you! Nolan |
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2 | Forgiveness of What? | Acts 13:38 | Sir Pent | 23555 | ||
Clarification .................................. You also said that "sin does have its consequences", and then went on to talk about how after forgiveness we should no longer be angry with a person. I agree regarding the anger, however, what are the consequences that you speak of? For instance, if you owned a bank, and a forgiven, formerly convicted thief applied for a job, would you hire them. Yes you should not harbor anger towards them, but do you treat them as if it never happened? What about a child molester who turned their life over to Jesus in prison? Would you let them be your son's Boy Scout Leader? |
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3 | Forgiveness of What? | Acts 13:38 | Makarios | 23558 | ||
Greetings Sir Pent! Excellent question! When dealing with people, it is important that one's interpersonal relationship with an offender is restored after repentance and forgiveness. An offender should be forgiven, yes! However, that doesn't even begin to cover whether or not the offender still has a "weakness" in the area in which he has so blatantly failed in the past.. In every instance, it is encouraged to lead an offender into a changed or 'reformed' way of life after forgiveness has occurred. It is just as important to help an individual heal as it is to confront them with and acknowledge their sin. With this in mind, they can begin to "rebuild" and start fresh and anew, with a 'clean' slate amongst their brothers and sisters in Christ. However, I believe that despite this forgiveness, a level of accountability must be present at least for a small period of time following the infraction. If it has ever been proven that a person has 'shown much difficulty' or has wrestled with the same sin or emotion in the time following the infraction, then I believe that this must also be acknowledged, and that stricter methods of accountability should be investigated. And if these behaviors continue, where a person has a 'weakness' in a certain area, then yes, we must continue to forgive them! However, we would only be doing the church, society, and the "offender" harm by letting them ascend to positions that would help to compromise their 'weakness', if in fact, they proved that they continued to show signs of weakness in a particular area. There is a difference between a "first time offender" and a "hibitual offender". I believe that a first time offender needs accountability, but not to the same extent as a habitual offender. So would I let a 'first time offender' ascend to positions of responsibility that may compromise their aforementioned 'weakness'? Perhaps, if I felt that the 'offender' was the best qualified candidate by examining all aspects of the situation. For a 'habitual offender', do I believe that it would be benefitial for them to ascend to positions that may compromise their weakness? Absolutely not! I pray that I'm still on topic here, my friend! Blessings to you, Nolan |
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4 | Forgiveness of What? | Acts 13:38 | LisaMarie | 23561 | ||
Wow! Excellent topic with many excellent points being made! Society has had such an awful impact on our "Christ Mind." Forgive, forget and LOVE! Modern psychology tells us that a thief can be rehabilitated but a pedophile cannot. Being "good Christians" would we leave a convicted pedophile with our child? I think that would be a very personal choice. I myself would not. "Lead me not into temptation." As for me, I need the reminders of my sins. I love them! They keep me from repeating the same stupid mistakes. I hug them to me and keep them close always. peace, lisa |
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5 | Forgiveness of What? | Acts 13:38 | Sir Pent | 23571 | ||
Personal Note .................................. Thanks for the compliments on the thread, and I agree with you that remembering the lessons that we learned from past sins can keep us from repeating them. I would encourage you to "hug" the truths that you learned, instead of the sins themselves though. God puts them as far as the East is from the West, and I'd recommend following His lead :) |
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6 | Forgiveness of What? | Acts 13:38 | LisaMarie | 23587 | ||
What makes you think I don't hug the truths to me? I do! However, I'm to thick headed. I need the reminders. Interestingly enough, I'm just to a chapter in my bible study group about Love. Specifically obedient love of the Lord. Large chunk of it is on sin and the avoiding of it. I'll throw out a question and I'm sorry to hear you're leaving! I'll wait for your return! I had trouble with this: What blessings of obedience have you experienced in your life and in the lives of others? I know it's awful to answer a question with a question but - How can we know exactly WHY we receive a blessing? The only thing I could really think of was the time I was driven to give a semi-stranger (the girl who sells me coffee in the morning) a bible I had gotten as a free gift for joining a book club. My blessing would be the tremendous JOY I felt afterwards!!! Am I taking this too literally? Lisa |
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7 | Forgiveness of What? | Acts 13:38 | kalos | 23595 | ||
Have you learned any doctrinal truths? Or do you operate solely on the basis of a touchy-feely, God is love, everything-is-beautiful vagueness? I can't help but wonder about one who apparently puts the Bible, the lost books, the apochrypha and their own feelings and opinions all on the same level, making no distinction but apparently giving equal weight to all of them. Do you go from one Christian forum to another mocking the beliefs of others? Just thought I'd ask. |
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8 | Forgiveness of What? | Acts 13:38 | LisaMarie | 24121 | ||
Well, my friend, it's nice that you spend time thinking about me. However, you have made a very misguided judgement about me. When have I mocked anyone's beliefs? To disagree is not to mock. I don't go from Christian forum to Christian forum. This is only my second forum. The first was all Catholic. I found them too judgemental. Many individuals thought they had all the answers and anyone who didn't see it their way was treated badly. Which is very unChristian. God IS Love. But if you'd read my posts within the "is God responsible for evil" thread, you'd know I don't believe everything is beautiful. Life is difficult and troubles abound. But tribulation is how our faith in the Lord is refined. Like gold is refined through fire. No worries, mate! You're not the first to be annoyed by my perkiness. Lisa |
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