I think I haven't been a Christian long enough to get "peeved" by many of the things you guys have mentioned yet.
I am always excited about the things of God and to see others excited about God.
I am really happy I haven't reached that stage and I hope I never do though I understand how frustrating Christians can be.
It's a joy to see God moving in your life.
Your passion is contagious.
I think, from reading this forum, the frustration is not really with other believers, but it's the commercialism of our faith we find bothersome, along with the frustration of folks who would rather mimic the words/thoughts of others than seek fresh wisdom from the Word and the Lord, Himself, you know? It's.....lukewarmness.
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14 [/SUP]“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:
These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. [SUP]
15 [/SUP]I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! [SUP]
16 [/SUP]So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. [SUP]
17 [/SUP]You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. [SUP]
18 [/SUP]I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.
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19 [/SUP]Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. [SUP]
20 [/SUP]Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.
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21 [/SUP]To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. [SUP]
22 [/SUP]Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”]
It's dangerous ( It's not really a peeve....just makes me very, very....sad.
One thing that HAS been a peeve to me is seeing older believers discouraging younger ones. I've actually heard some mock/complain about the passion of new believers, to which others have responded, "They'll get over it."
NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER "get over it"! BURN! As brightly as you can!