So much arguing...

Preconceived ideas about another for a multitude of reasons usually causes the problems. Ego is usually the catalyst. A certain amount of pretense is also wanting others to perceive them differently than they see themselves deep inside. In a Christian chat there is even more potential for argument because the Word can be very convicting. In most cases the arguments are about law, grace, faith, obedience, justification, righteousness, etc. Many have diverse views of those things, but it is sad to argue rather than become humble by accepting the other persons understanding if it confirmed by other scriptures of truth. Many times people just pick out certain things from another person's post just for the sake of arguing, and throwing things in that are not relevant to what the other person said.

In summary, all things written in God's word fit together through Christ, and there should never be arguments deriving from personal interpretation by taking scripture purposefully out of context just to demean another person or to distort the truth by selective quoting. If we would just stop and think long enough that our view should be through the eyes of God and not through ourselves it would work and edify rather than tear apart as our Lord would have it.

So, are you guilty of any of the above?

Not always from what I recall.

Anonymity brings out the worst behaviour in some people, I suppose.

My wife used to get angry because I'd invite the Mormons and Witnesses in for a discussion. I did get a free Book of Mormon out of one discussion as their promise to return and pick it up never materialized.

By the way CW, nice avatar.

I've always invited JW's, Mormon's, and other religious sects into my house. No Muslims yet however. It is very interesting, and they have always been respectful. Even though I don't agree with all of their doctrines, we have always had good conversations without any argument or hateful attitudes between us. Now Christians can argue the best about law and grace better than any others I've talked with.

Live long and prosper.

Where is the written Law that teaches us unity?

If it is okay to 'argue and fight' even verbally to justify the truth that i am also called in and be witness to, then show me according to the Law of 'unity' of the New Covenant, that it is allowed and it is not at all murder and you are not in 'lawlessness'?

Prove yourself worthy to believe in, dearly RedTent, that in the Law of 'unity' of the New Covenant, it is not entirely based on the 'All Scripture', the concept of work is done?

There is no blame game here being testified, but 'lawlessness' happening continuously in arguing and fighting, discussion that deviate from initial discussed matter and never come in justified Scripture conclusion and fixed, but rather in carnal/flesh attitude make this 'a market place', where 'robbers and thieves hide' from going out there and living and preaching the Gospel, whose attitude remain the same, babes in CHRIST, 'ever learning but never come into the knowledge of the truth', compromises, 'neither here of there', live to debate, ignore 'Agape' towards one another first, according to the New Covenant doctrine of 'unity', that effects those who are 'weak in conscience', who have raised their concerns,as they are tempted to become like one, but their conscience forbids and they tried to highlight.

Since you are that special new creation that 'a' Covenant is written in you, as today's new creation, from what has been promised by GOD through the Prophets to the Jews first to put in their hearts and the first witness and their fruits among many and has been documented about them for us to witness and imitate in the written, especially about them in the New Testament, then as the wisest person among many, answer my question posted to you earlier, either to sit or stand while we pray in 'a gathering'?

How did JESUS taught you and others who are with you, specifically and specially and differently? Or do you like as Apostle Paul proclaimed to his church in his epistle, they who are accepting or have accepted another Gospel, another Jesus and another spirit and are 'bewitched'?

That which you testify as 'promisory relationship' with GOD, can only happen, when you truly 'abide' in the words and love Teachings written in the New Testament/Covenant under 'one body of CHRIST' wherever and whenever we may live to testify which is documented for even our today's witnessing, in order to distinguish between the spirit of error and the spirit within the church of truth.

This is the documented JESUS, taught and highlighted by the Help of the HOLY SPIRIT said to be awake and alert to;

"Your worst enemy will be in your own household."

This HE wrote for all of us to witness even today, as the same HE faced that day by Judas Iscariot. HE even went on to also say that;

"You cannot give what is Good and Holy to dogs. For it will only turn around and bite you." (as well as the parables about the swine)

I have to agree with you 100% I really do enjoy speaking with JWs and Mormons especially so because I believe the majority of them are wholeheartedly seeking the truth. The real truth.

They bring up Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Often it is one of their questions as to why I believe JESUS is the one true GOD. And if He is so then why didn't He have authority before. I just reply, 'Well...when He finally gave Himself up to the Father that was the beginning of when JESUS was going to take away the authority from Satan. His resurrection proved and that He is the unbelievable truth. He conquered death.

Those that took Him to the cross believed one you only live once. JESUS says, 'I will see you in three days'. Isn't JESUS just so amazing.

Keep doing what you are doing Cycel. I love reading testimonies of Christians planting the seed in the lost through the power of the Holy Spirit. They must be saved by our Lord and our GOD. JESUS.

Thanks for the BIGUPS on thee avatar. Nokia fps snapped at a 60sec delay ghosting. First shot is of my profile. The second is the hands placed in front. Have to be dead still. Took only two takes as I sneezed in the first. I'm going to use it for my book profile author photo.

May the Lord our GOD bless you in so many ways for as long as there are days.

Love

TCW

But why start me for? What led you to pick on a Christian who wasn't looking for an argument in the beginning. I was in support of the poster of the Thread.

Don't go around starting a fight when there wasn't one to begin with alright. Wasn't needed nor was it justified on your part mate. Must've thought I was a noobie in the Lord. No way man...I'm 41yrs old. I have had the Lord for 35yrs of my life.

I do apologize for what I wrote because I can seeing that I am a real man.

Well, I was reading through this thread-- all the support for IAm3rd and then the predictions of disaster on this thread-- when I unfortunately encountered quarreling. A little surprising. Since this thread is about IAm3rd leaving, I won't write anything here on this but will begin a thread on it. The endless bickering, quarreling, and fighting on this site made also made me nearly leave several times. Because of all of it, I went from reading about twenty different threads a day to between two and five whenever I get around to it in the week. I hope all is well with IAm3rd. I'm right behind you, buddy.

It is sad for sure, but it has also escalated into disgusting as we have the heart toward the innocent.
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. (Matthew 18:6)

He would spew out the true though he knew it was of no use,
for every member had an excuse for their behavior.
He would not waver from true speaking for he was seeking
favor with God as the assembly would nod their dis-approval
and call for his removal and shame.
So they would blame him for all of their faults and vault themselves
to a higher position,
but to his mission he held fast for his bast was quite thick -
and he knew the congregation to be sick.
He would not trick with false words but the flock only heard
the absurd and foolish, for they were quite mulish indeed.

[h=1]John 13:34-35[/h] [SUP]34 [/SUP]A new commandment give I unto you, that ye love one another: as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
[SUP]35 [/SUP]By this shall all men know, that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

It's no surprise. Your avatar explains this 'mystery': when people take a part of God and reject the rest, it is impossible for them to live right. As smart as such people pretend to be or think they are (as they pick and choose from God's Word what they want), their ungodly behavior and attitudes prove that God (in His command that we receive all of His Word) is wiser still.

Amen to that. Not a plea or a suggestion; not a request or an admonition; a command, because Christians will be judged by their love for God, then for fellow Christians, then for others. The world knows authentic Christians only by their Love; love for brethren proves that a Christian has eternal Life (1Jn. 3:14); loving like God loves 100% exempts ​(now that's 'Life insurance') Christians from judgment (1Jn. 4:17-18).