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I agree that I am far from perfect, and I err on this front. But on reflection, I just don't see the value in my forcing my opinion on others. Why don't I just put it out there, and if there's any truth in it, let that prevail. I'm not in a competition.
I also need to take time to consider if what I'm about to say may unnecessarily offend someone, and if it will then out of love I ought not say it, or change it to a fashion that is innocuous but will still get my point of view out into the discussion.
Another thing I need to think about, is if I am considering initiating a thread on a particular topic, will it be unnecessarily contentious, and create unwarranted conflict.
We've all had this scripture put before our eyes at some time or other....."This is how the world will truly know you are my disciples, the love you have (and show) towards each other". If I'm slinging demeaning and derogatory words at my Christian brother or sister, I can't see how I am loving them, and therefore I can't claim to be acting like a true disciple of Jesus.
We are all here under His banner, it is displayed in the title of this services/site, and whatever we say and do must give honour/be honourable towards Him. If you ever see me being dishonourable towards God and His ways, please pull me up, for I fear insulting or mocking Him in any way as I know it will not work out well for me.
I also need to take time to consider if what I'm about to say may unnecessarily offend someone, and if it will then out of love I ought not say it, or change it to a fashion that is innocuous but will still get my point of view out into the discussion.
Another thing I need to think about, is if I am considering initiating a thread on a particular topic, will it be unnecessarily contentious, and create unwarranted conflict.
We've all had this scripture put before our eyes at some time or other....."This is how the world will truly know you are my disciples, the love you have (and show) towards each other". If I'm slinging demeaning and derogatory words at my Christian brother or sister, I can't see how I am loving them, and therefore I can't claim to be acting like a true disciple of Jesus.
We are all here under His banner, it is displayed in the title of this services/site, and whatever we say and do must give honour/be honourable towards Him. If you ever see me being dishonourable towards God and His ways, please pull me up, for I fear insulting or mocking Him in any way as I know it will not work out well for me.
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