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I admire that level of faith. People in need are actually jesus in diguise.
Who is this?
If I knew a person was only going to harm me I wouldn't walk with them
Doesn't mean they wouldn't know my name, where I'm from, and that I love Jesus. I would also block anyone online who is merely trying to abuse me or waste my time, but they'll know my name and what I associate with.
Matthew 7:6 "Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.
I pick up hitchikers all of the time. It can be risky, but I'm not going to let fear keep me from loving my neighbor and helping those who need it, like "scary" homeless people. I'm not married so I don't have a husband to tell me what to do. If he didn't like me doing that I wouldn't, but neither would I marry a man who has a spirit of fear, too scared to pick up a walking person. I don't have children either to protect.
And if I get harmed or killed for loving my neighbor.....
Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
How can you be insulted if they don't know who you are?
1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
Chris Tomlin: Whom Shall I Fear?? (Psalm 27:1)
http://youtu.be/qOkImV2cJDg
If I knew a person was only going to harm me I wouldn't walk with them
Doesn't mean they wouldn't know my name, where I'm from, and that I love Jesus. I would also block anyone online who is merely trying to abuse me or waste my time, but they'll know my name and what I associate with. Matthew 7:6 "Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.
I pick up hitchikers all of the time. It can be risky, but I'm not going to let fear keep me from loving my neighbor and helping those who need it, like "scary" homeless people. I'm not married so I don't have a husband to tell me what to do. If he didn't like me doing that I wouldn't, but neither would I marry a man who has a spirit of fear, too scared to pick up a walking person. I don't have children either to protect.
And if I get harmed or killed for loving my neighbor.....
Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
How can you be insulted if they don't know who you are?
1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
Chris Tomlin: Whom Shall I Fear?? (Psalm 27:1)
http://youtu.be/qOkImV2cJDg
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I agree that God does protect us, but He also gives us wisdom. I don't deliberately walk out in front of a truck, because even though I believe God protects me, it would not be wise to do so.
Neither would I use my social security number as my user name.
The question to me is ''If I do not use my real name as my chatter name, am I denying Christ?''
The answer (for me anyway) is no, I am not denying Christ. I am simply choosing to NOT use my real name.
Neither would I use my social security number as my user name.
The question to me is ''If I do not use my real name as my chatter name, am I denying Christ?''
The answer (for me anyway) is no, I am not denying Christ. I am simply choosing to NOT use my real name.
Anonymity isn't the same as denying Christ.
Christians are to be humble. We aren't to show off. I don't need a flashing neon sign saying IM A CHRISTIAN!! my actions and character should define me.
Keep in mind Jesus blended in with the Jewish people. He didnt walk around with a glowing halo like we see in photos. He looked like everyone else.
Christians are to be humble. We aren't to show off. I don't need a flashing neon sign saying IM A CHRISTIAN!! my actions and character should define me.
Keep in mind Jesus blended in with the Jewish people. He didnt walk around with a glowing halo like we see in photos. He looked like everyone else.
The purpose of God must prevail. There was a phase when Jesus kept his real identity from the Pharisees. He did this to avoid being distracted from his purpose. Then there was a time when he revealed his true identity and made them furious. Again, there were times when he withdrew from them, as the time was not right for the purpose of God. In the end he declared himself as the Son of God to everyone.
A Christian must not be overzealous and legalistic about his faith. Revealing your real name and identity to "trollers" would invite them to distract you from your purpose and fellowship.
Therefore to say that one is denying Christ if he or she is not revealing his real name on CC sounds silly to me. There is a right time and place for everything. One must portray Christ wherever they go, by the way they live (home first). If it helps the purpose of God, one must not hesitate to reveal their real name. However not in an open (but undoubtedly awesome) forum such as CC, with all due respect and gratitude to CC admin team.
A Christian must not be overzealous and legalistic about his faith. Revealing your real name and identity to "trollers" would invite them to distract you from your purpose and fellowship.
Therefore to say that one is denying Christ if he or she is not revealing his real name on CC sounds silly to me. There is a right time and place for everything. One must portray Christ wherever they go, by the way they live (home first). If it helps the purpose of God, one must not hesitate to reveal their real name. However not in an open (but undoubtedly awesome) forum such as CC, with all due respect and gratitude to CC admin team.
True, we are called to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. Can't be naive. So how one chooses to balance these attributes should be left to the individual. Therefore, if one person chooses to reveal his or her name that's their choice. If another person chooses not to reveal his or her name, it's again their choice. We must not tell people how to live their lives.
I worked with a girl whose twin sister got her head blown off by a man who stalked her from a christian website. I withhold my name and other identifying information only until someone asks me for it. And at that point I use my own discretion on whether or not this person is trustworthy. The internet is a dangerous place because even with photos and names, those can easily be faked. For instance Amber, I have no clue if that is a real photo of you or that you are even using your real name.
Remaining anonymous is not denying God in any way, nor is it "hiding" from anything. It's a form of protection. I have a kid and younger family members that are protected by my own anonymity. I hardly even post pics of myself or family on facebook because of this. It's not hiding from anything or hiding a "demon" or something. It's being wise and protective of my well-being, as well as others.
God does protect us, and he provides for us what we need. Does this mean we can just sit at home all day and do nothing and expect God will do EVERYTHING for us? I don't think so. The same is true with protecting ourselves online.
Remaining anonymous is not denying God in any way, nor is it "hiding" from anything. It's a form of protection. I have a kid and younger family members that are protected by my own anonymity. I hardly even post pics of myself or family on facebook because of this. It's not hiding from anything or hiding a "demon" or something. It's being wise and protective of my well-being, as well as others.
God does protect us, and he provides for us what we need. Does this mean we can just sit at home all day and do nothing and expect God will do EVERYTHING for us? I don't think so. The same is true with protecting ourselves online.
Would you give the same advice to the teens who visit this forum regularly? Name and city, but nothing else?
I think it would be a good idea for them to know that this is horrible advice. I'm not picking on you Amber, I just think this advice is dangerous, especially for younger people visiting the forum.
I think it would be a good idea for them to know that this is horrible advice. I'm not picking on you Amber, I just think this advice is dangerous, especially for younger people visiting the forum.
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If true Christian follow the example of Jesus it would be impossible to be completely anonymous.
1 Peter 2:21
Even in countries where Christians are restricted or banned, there are those who speak to cautiously and discretely to others about their beliefs.
The Great Commission found at Matthew 28:19 and 20 commands us to preach and teach.
Sometimes being anonymous means being discrete and sometimes (probably most) it is being a coward. If we carefully examine our hearts with prayer to God we will know which we are. I feel I have been both.
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I wouldn't give out my personal address either But my city and most assuredly my name. I will not live a life where I do not associate my name with Jesus Christ.
Luke 12:8 "I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God.9 But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God.
But my city and most assuredly my name. I will not live a life where I do not associate my name with Jesus Christ. Luke 12:8 "I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God.9 But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God.
I wouldn't give out my personal address either But my city and most assuredly my name. I will not live a life where I do not associate my name with Jesus Christ.
Luke 12:8 "I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God.9 But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God.
But my city and most assuredly my name. I will not live a life where I do not associate my name with Jesus Christ. Luke 12:8 "I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God.9 But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God.
So even as you say you never give out your address, I have to assume your real name is your user name here. you are 31 and in MS. if someone wants to search enough they can find your address,mom/dads name,brothers/sisters, extended family ect ect.