This isn't intended to be a rant, just observation. I apologize if you just think I'm ranting, that's not what I'm trying to do. You know the past few months the Lord has really been teaching me some things. One of them being to pick my battles wisely. I've been reading through some of the threads in different forums on here and I so want to respond, but I've found myself asking "Should I really say this?" or "Is this the right time?". I've also asked the Lord to help me to know when to open my mouth and when to keep it shut. I'm not one to run my mouth, I'm usually try to "keep my cool" so to speak. I've been dealing with a lot of things lately these past few months, but through all of it the Lord's been helping to blossom and to grow. I have learned so much during this time. I find it sad honestly about how some have responded to the started threads. I find it sad because the responses go from being simple discussions to twisting scriptures and pure opinion, no scripture to back it up whatsoever. I'm not saying all of the post have been this way, just a few. It concerns me because the unity is being ripped apart and Satan is enjoying every second of it. Honestly we don't have to worry about the world tearing us apart, we do a pretty good job at it ourselves. The World is searching for something different, something that works, something that satisfies. How can we truly be witnesses for Christ when we can't even be respectful to one another? We won't agree on everything, but why can't the disagreement be done, respectfully, gracefully, and in a loving manner? I'm learning to pick my battles, when to keep my mouth shut, and when to speak up. I just pray that he continues to help me to do so.
Picking your Battles
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I agree. Some just go in guns ablazing and not even caring who they hit or whether they are shooting in the right direction. I've been guilty of doing the same thing, but I've also been guilty of keeping my mouth shut when I should have spoken out. I'm really wanting the Lord to be my guide on things like this. I don't want to put a bitter taste in an individual's mouth for the things of God because of my reactions and my actions.
Are you all bringing the Art of War here lol?
I would love to say some things to several people i know, But I know it would only make things worse. so I keep my mouth shut. And I have this one friend, and me and her almost never agree on anything. But I will sometimes purposly start an argument with her via texts simply because it feels good to voice my opnion. She knows that do that too lol.
I guess God helps me on when not to say hot words. I mean, Ive managed to get this far without being punched so thats a plus
I would love to say some things to several people i know, But I know it would only make things worse. so I keep my mouth shut. And I have this one friend, and me and her almost never agree on anything. But I will sometimes purposly start an argument with her via texts simply because it feels good to voice my opnion. She knows that do that too lol.
I guess God helps me on when not to say hot words. I mean, Ive managed to get this far without being punched so thats a plus
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Sites been like this since I joined in 2011. I have lost track of the number of threads people have created commenting on the way people act here. I've yet to see a single person change because of one. Many who join this site (mostly in the BDF) come here to teach and don't like their teachings to be challenged. A lack of humility.
Absolutely right! Lack of humility! Some can't admit the fact that they can be wrong. None of us really like to be wrong, but we're not always right no matter how much we like to think we are. My thing is if I'm ever wrong please point it out to me, but please do it in the right spirit. You know what I mean?
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Philippians 4:5 [FONT="]Let your gentle [/FONT][FONT=Helvetica Neue, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.[/FONT]
[FONT=Helvetica Neue, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]It is always good to be reminded that our words are powerful. God desires that we edify, encourage and uplift one another so that we can walk in a manner worthy of Christ. Thank you for your gentle words.[/FONT]
[FONT=Helvetica Neue, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]It is always good to be reminded that our words are powerful. God desires that we edify, encourage and uplift one another so that we can walk in a manner worthy of Christ. Thank you for your gentle words.[/FONT]
The battles usually pick me ,like most things that I post about effect me personally so sometimes I go a little overboard because I'm actually thinking about those people that are effecting me personally and not the person thats posting,I kinda roll them all up at the same time ,thats because they are usually part of the exact problem.
I think that I do it in the hope of changing the problem maybe even alleviating it.
I think that a lot of problems in the world can be headed off but aren't because of lack of communication.
I get the feeling that I'm one of the people that you are talking about and I don't really like having people thinking negatively of me but some of the problems that I address are very serious problems that effect more than just a isolated group,I guess that if I can help open peoples eyes then it's worth the negativity that comes with that.
I don't usually mean to offend anyone personally.
I think that I do it in the hope of changing the problem maybe even alleviating it.
I think that a lot of problems in the world can be headed off but aren't because of lack of communication.
I get the feeling that I'm one of the people that you are talking about and I don't really like having people thinking negatively of me but some of the problems that I address are very serious problems that effect more than just a isolated group,I guess that if I can help open peoples eyes then it's worth the negativity that comes with that.
I don't usually mean to offend anyone personally.
COL. 4:6.
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know
how you ought to answer every man.
ECC. 10:12.
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
PS. 19:14.
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight,
O LORD, my Strength, and my Redeemer.
JAM. 1:19.
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
L4H,
we have learned that, 'out of the mouth proceeds the abundance of the heart', as Jesus has said.
this is a 'key' principle in the process of understanding 'ourselves' and 'others'...
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know
how you ought to answer every man.
ECC. 10:12.
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
PS. 19:14.
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight,
O LORD, my Strength, and my Redeemer.
JAM. 1:19.
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
L4H,
we have learned that, 'out of the mouth proceeds the abundance of the heart', as Jesus has said.
this is a 'key' principle in the process of understanding 'ourselves' and 'others'...