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1 | Is harsh language appropriate? | Bible general Archive 1 | Reformer Joe | 6467 | ||
So why is it okay for Paul to be so hard on the Corinthians and go on what some would call a sarcastic rant (2 Corithians 11-12) Why is it okay for Paul to call the Galatians "foolish" and to suggest that someone has them under a spell (Galatians 3:1)? Why is it okay for Jesus to call Pharisees "whitewashed tombs" and to refer to one of his own disciples as "Satan"? Let's not even start on the OT prophets! The fact is that while we should definitely speak "the truth in love" (Ephesians 4:15) that does not mean being a teddy bear when more forceful reproof is necessary. A lot of our problems in the church today with heresy stem from the fact that we place "walking on eggshells" and "being nice" above actually speaking out against what is harmful and false within our own members. --Joe! |
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2 | Is harsh language appropriate? | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 6570 | ||
Greetings Joe! I agree that we face a theological crisis in America because of an unwillingness to deal with theological issues. I also agree that we should "speak the truth in love." However, I think many people forget the "in love" part of that quote. Debate is healthy and promotes growth. However, it can be accomplished without being harsh. I try to always be a gentleman in life and in the forum. And, I think that most of the posters in the forum demonstrate the same kind of spirit. In Christ, Tim Moran |
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