What ARE We Doing Here?
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Ahhh, geesh!
I got this out to kill the messenger.
Now what do I do with it if I can't kill the messenger?
I got this out to kill the messenger.
Now what do I do with it if I can't kill the messenger?
I am tech challenged, and don't know how to access those things. I put up the colon and half a bracket and magically a face appears in the post. I can't figure it out. LOL
Lighthearted,
I seldom post anymore - just come here to read. imho this can be a very hostile place and if I don't have a strong burning desire to say something, I'll stay silent. Just a couple of thoughts to add,
The wise man speaks because he has something to say - the fool because he has to say something.
A friend listens to what you say and hears what you mean. An enemy listens and twists what you say
to fit their own agenda.
Take care.
I seldom post anymore - just come here to read. imho this can be a very hostile place and if I don't have a strong burning desire to say something, I'll stay silent. Just a couple of thoughts to add,
The wise man speaks because he has something to say - the fool because he has to say something.
A friend listens to what you say and hears what you mean. An enemy listens and twists what you say
to fit their own agenda.
Take care.
Memes are what we base our votes on these days. That and catchy sound bites. People are up in arms about Facebook giving away data to help sway the election. What they ought to be up in arms about is the fact that so many are swayed by memes and catchy sound bites instead of actual facts.
Back to the op, there are a couple issues at play here. Number one is that too many are here to teach and not learn. They talk at you, not with you. Second is that we read not to absorb information but to foment a response. That's why I seldom use scripture. Scripture is to be considered. But too many here just use them for target practice. I have too much respect for God's word to constantly use them as clay pigeons for others to destroy.
Truth is only available to those who are willing to question what they think they know. And it's hard to learn anything when you feel you have to be the expert all of the time.
Back to the op, there are a couple issues at play here. Number one is that too many are here to teach and not learn. They talk at you, not with you. Second is that we read not to absorb information but to foment a response. That's why I seldom use scripture. Scripture is to be considered. But too many here just use them for target practice. I have too much respect for God's word to constantly use them as clay pigeons for others to destroy.
Truth is only available to those who are willing to question what they think they know. And it's hard to learn anything when you feel you have to be the expert all of the time.
Hi Lighthearted, the last two threads I read provoked the same thoughts. Thank you for saying something. Sadly the forums will probably not change. But hopefully people can read what you wrote and realize not all contributors agree with the way things are addressed on the forums. Thanks for speaking up!
We're hoping, no? If we post something, do we not hope it gets read? Why? We know it will help someone, no? But is that why? If we read a post... Well, why? Cause we want to, or not. When we read, are we also not hoping? And in our hoping and reading, do we not already know the one who posted it is hoping it is read? They either want something from someone... friendship, etc or ... They're giving to someone or many what is wanted... And needed... Providing, no? Can't provide water to whom will not drink it. Drink it... Live. Don't... Thirst. We know that much. Drink then live, live then see and hear your family and friends.. Then remember what they said and did.... Know what they said and did
Well, usually with anything Christians get their hands on were suppose to use it for His glory and purpose (work, friends, websites, blogs, chats etc).
Now, that's not to say you cant enjoy these things, but when it comes to doing the work of the Lord when opportunities come around, we need to be ready
Now, that's not to say you cant enjoy these things, but when it comes to doing the work of the Lord when opportunities come around, we need to be ready