I wasnt entirely sure where to put this thread, so I hope I dont cause any problems posting it here.
Anywho, this is actually a real concern of mine. Like, talking with other Christians. We often have the reputation of being bossy and fighting amongst ourselves alot, and I actually do believe thats greatly exaggerated, but of course there are times when we do have actual conversations that can get sorta tense. And there are times when we really do feel concerned about what someone is spreading, for example, the idea of that anyone other than Christ should be held as divine and prayed to. Any Christian would feel the need to point out that this is dangerous. And then there are times we feel that we are inspired by the holy spirit, and want to share what we are being guided to. But how often do we go from being helpful, or talking in a constructive fashion, to just being pushy, and putting others below ourselves? Where is the line here? I mean, there are things that are said that are often not biblical, and things that cause us real concern when we see people spreading the idea around. And we often point that out, attempting to keep to the bible when we do it. But when should we concern ourselves with the idea that we are going to far, or maybe even going about refuting something the wrong way? Do we become "preachy", like we are know it all, above others with our wisdom, and unwilling to listen to someone else who comes with the word?
I think there are times we can all fall into this, I often fall into an "authoritative" way of thinking when the subject reflects my own personal experience, especially when it falls on scripture. There are a few things I take a stance on, such as fallen angels walking among us, and the struggle of homosexuality being rooted in desire and the fact that you do have the capability to say no to any temptation. But I also like to believe that I am always willing to listen and learn, too. Especially from my elders. Though I sometimes see something I feel is not right and feel the urge to talk about it, I like to believe that I learn too, and try to ask questions to learn better, and keep in mind that many times the person may not even be against you, they are just communicating to you in a way you didnt understand.
Anywho, if that was too long for you, do you ever worry about how you are communicating with fellow believers, and where do you draw the line between being helpful and inspired to holding yourself as all-wise and acting "preachy"? And how do we know when we do right and when we do not?
(hopefully that was clear and easy to understand
)
Anywho, this is actually a real concern of mine. Like, talking with other Christians. We often have the reputation of being bossy and fighting amongst ourselves alot, and I actually do believe thats greatly exaggerated, but of course there are times when we do have actual conversations that can get sorta tense. And there are times when we really do feel concerned about what someone is spreading, for example, the idea of that anyone other than Christ should be held as divine and prayed to. Any Christian would feel the need to point out that this is dangerous. And then there are times we feel that we are inspired by the holy spirit, and want to share what we are being guided to. But how often do we go from being helpful, or talking in a constructive fashion, to just being pushy, and putting others below ourselves? Where is the line here? I mean, there are things that are said that are often not biblical, and things that cause us real concern when we see people spreading the idea around. And we often point that out, attempting to keep to the bible when we do it. But when should we concern ourselves with the idea that we are going to far, or maybe even going about refuting something the wrong way? Do we become "preachy", like we are know it all, above others with our wisdom, and unwilling to listen to someone else who comes with the word?
I think there are times we can all fall into this, I often fall into an "authoritative" way of thinking when the subject reflects my own personal experience, especially when it falls on scripture. There are a few things I take a stance on, such as fallen angels walking among us, and the struggle of homosexuality being rooted in desire and the fact that you do have the capability to say no to any temptation. But I also like to believe that I am always willing to listen and learn, too. Especially from my elders. Though I sometimes see something I feel is not right and feel the urge to talk about it, I like to believe that I learn too, and try to ask questions to learn better, and keep in mind that many times the person may not even be against you, they are just communicating to you in a way you didnt understand.
Anywho, if that was too long for you, do you ever worry about how you are communicating with fellow believers, and where do you draw the line between being helpful and inspired to holding yourself as all-wise and acting "preachy"? And how do we know when we do right and when we do not?
(hopefully that was clear and easy to understand
)
