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1 | Is harsh language appropriate? | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 6471 | ||
Is harsh language appropriate? According to Joe, YES! Two people that Calvin burned at the stake? I give up, who were they? | ||||||
2 | Is harsh language appropriate? | Bible general Archive 1 | Reformer Joe | 6724 | ||
At times, harsh language does indeed have its place. Paul himself used it. So did our Lord Jesus Christ. I am not an apostle, but nowhere do I find in Scripture that harsh language is to be used only by Messiahs and apostles. We are to rightly divide the word of truth and be discerning toward unscriptural notions and heresies. Unrelenting and unrepentent heresy certainly calls for harsh language sometimes to convey the seriousness of the matter, especially when it is confusing believers and causing some of the brethren to fall away. We are indeed to judge, using as our standard the word of God. --Joe! |
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3 | Is harsh language appropriate? | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 6726 | ||
Greetings Joe! I would respectfully disagree with you on this point. I understand what you are saying, but I think that even in the extreme case of heresy, more would be accomplished with a 'soft word' than with a 'harsh word.' I think the best pattern for presenting our arguments is found in Col. 4:2-6: "2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." This doesn't mean that we cannot boldy confront error or heresy! We can and should, but always with the love and grace of Christ in our hearts and on our lips! God Bless, Tim Moran |
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