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NASB | James 3:2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 3:2 For we all stumble and sin in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says [never saying the wrong thing], he is a perfect man [fully developed in character, without serious flaws], able to bridle his whole body and rein in his entire nature [taming his human faults and weaknesses]. |
Bible Question: Why do christians have to attack other christians on this website? I have been reading through many of the answered questions trying to learn and grow in lord. What I am seeing a lot of is, a person answering a question to the best of their knowledge and ability and then someone else attacks what was said and even some occasions of name calling. How about all of us, myself included, try to answer questions to the best of our abilities, and if we don't agree with the answer the last person wrote, instead of attacking that person "full force" let's just send a serparate reply to that question. Not every who comes to this site is a christian - Lets show some love. This is a wonderful website and we all can learn from it. ------ winningside |
Bible Answer: Hi, Winningside... You ask, "Why do christians have to attack other christians on this website?" (sic) Whenever human beings are involved in any activity there will be less than ideal behavior. Even if everyone who participated in the forum were regenerate, proper, loving behavior is still something for which we are called to strive. We will be perfect only after glorification. Also, keep in mind that strident denunciation of error is not necessarily an un-loving behavior. The Puritans used to say, "Showing mercy to the wolf is showing cruelty to the sheep." The most loving thing another brother can do for me is to correct my doctrinal error (Proverbs 27:6). There is a great deal of precedence in the Scriptures of Christ and the apostles not "pulling punches." The world teaches that unity means people don't disagree. The Scriptures encourage us to unity in the truth. In Him, Doc |