Subject: Why do people lose interest and leave? |
Bible Note: Dear Sir, Greetings in Jesus' name! Friend, I am sorry, but I cannot agree with this 'movement' to institutionalize and/or organize this Study Bible Forum. I like it the way is is, :-), including all the the problems. I do not think that we can rid ourselves of such situations and problems by making guidelines and rules of conduct. If you want to talk about a certain book, chapter, or verse, then do so. If I feel I want to include myself in that discussion, I will. In my (sometimes not so) humble opinion, this will take the fun out of this forum, and I would probably not participate. The church already has enough organization and institutionalization, and I don't think any of it ever brought us closer to Jesus. I think it only brings us closer to human religion. I admire your intentions, and agree that we should behave in an orderly manner. But, to me, this would simply be common love, common courtesy, common sense, all led by the Holy Spirit, and in accord with the Word of God. In the book of Numbers, Balaam was called to curse Israel, and would have been well paid if he did. But any angle he looked from, God said that Israel was blessed. Even though God Himself spoke many times of the sin of Israel! This forum, from the eyes of man, may be a mess. But I believe that God is (still) pleased with the simple format that we already enjoy. If we try to institute the reforms suggested, we will only create a schism between those that adhere, and those that don't (for whatever reason). With all due respect, I pass. In Christ Jesus, charis |