Subject: Is harsh language appropriate? |
Bible Note: 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 |