The REAL Ear Scratchers

[enoch1nine]

Jeremiah 14 addresses the phenomenon quite well.

 

[just-us-2]

k...ya...cool.

curiosity: are there 2 of you?

2 different guys on different bikes in front of the same house-kinda thing?

don't worry about somebody else's arguments would be my suggestion.

Yes, this is just-us-2, Sue, and my husband, Bryan, is just-me Same bike, same house, been married for 42 years. If necessary I suppose we could double-team. Now there's a thought...
Only one computer dictates that we have to share until we get another one that works right.

 

[just-me]

k...ya...cool.

curiosity: are there 2 of you?

2 different guys on different bikes in front of the same house-kinda thing?

don't worry about somebody else's arguments would be my suggestion.

Hi. This is Bryan. Just thought I would come in to put a smile on your face and help with the anti-itch medicine

 

[Stephen63]

There is much said in our forums about the last days. You know, about the people with the itching ears. Here's the Scripture on it.

2 Timothy 4:3-4 [SUP]3 [/SUP]For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; [SUP]4 [/SUP]And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

We see the many false teachers and prophets that are out there giving the people their "feel good". But do we know that there's more than one way to do that? Let me give you an example:
How many people remember Jimmy Swaggart in his early days? My mom and dad watched him all the time, though they were not saved. I used to hear them talk back to the TV, saying, "Get 'em!" "You tell 'em!" "Oh, he's preaching hot tonight!" They watched him because they enjoyed how he preached about churches and slam them for their sins and even slammed his own denomination! He would judge, rant and rave about every sin under the sun. In short, they were being entertained.

That type of preaching is also ear tickling and ear scratching, because all it does is entertain the hearers.

I've noticed on Christian Chat the same thing happens. The funny thing is, those who say they hate ear scratching are eating it up. People get in the forums and slam anything they don't like, and when you look under their statements, the "likes" are everywhere. People who call themselves dedicated Christians are posting their "likes" on trash! Don't they realize they're fulfilling Scripture? I think the church really needs to take another look at this.

So..... How bad is it really?

 

[just-me]

A couple of years ago I was talking to a lady about the Bible and she said we would be better off not talking about the Word of God because we have vast differences about the Mosaic law. She indicated that her religion has only 9 commandments instead of 10. Sad, but true, her religion separates the God of Israel from the Savior of the world. Therefore, in her religion, whatever it is, the first commandment needs to be destroyed so that there is no hindrance of rejecting the Mosaic law.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (KJV)
[SUP]4 [/SUP]Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:
[SUP]5 [/SUP]And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
[SUP]6 [/SUP]And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
[SUP]7 [/SUP]And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
[SUP]8 [/SUP]And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.
[SUP]9 [/SUP]And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.
The sadness in my heart for this lady, because she was really a nice person is overwhelming because I visualize the judgement day and I can't do anything to help because she didn't listen. I will continue to pray but she is very determined to stay in this pattern of ease without responsibility.

 

[Blain]

There is much said in our forums about the last days. You know, about the people with the itching ears. Here's the Scripture on it.

2 Timothy 4:3-4 [SUP]3 [/SUP]For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; [SUP]4 [/SUP]And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

We see the many false teachers and prophets that are out there giving the people their "feel good". But do we know that there's more than one way to do that? Let me give you an example:
How many people remember Jimmy Swaggart in his early days? My mom and dad watched him all the time, though they were not saved. I used to hear them talk back to the TV, saying, "Get 'em!" "You tell 'em!" "Oh, he's preaching hot tonight!" They watched him because they enjoyed how he preached about churches and slam them for their sins and even slammed his own denomination! He would judge, rant and rave about every sin under the sun. In short, they were being entertained.

That type of preaching is also ear tickling and ear scratching, because all it does is entertain the hearers.

I've noticed on Christian Chat the same thing happens. The funny thing is, those who say they hate ear scratching are eating it up. People get in the forums and slam anything they don't like, and when you look under their statements, the "likes" are everywhere. People who call themselves dedicated Christians are posting their "likes" on trash! Don't they realize they're fulfilling Scripture? I think the church really needs to take another look at this.

Thank you for your post, I know it took guts. I also have noticed and said people only seem to believe what they want to hear or what they believe, everything else is shoved away. I am certainly one for the end times and am doing research on it. someone showed me about matherw 24, where jesus tells his deciples about the signs of his return and revelation six. They match perfectly, and we are all fulfilling prophesy. But Just because we see the posts that may be wrong and are even offensive we cannot call them trash because they almosr always have at least some truth in it.

 

[Stephen63]

you sure like to complain about cc alot.
but you do it sideways, subliminal, and indirect.
kinda trippy if u asked me

Sideways........ is that like playing a guitar behind your back?
Subliminal....... now I have supernatural powers....... nice.
Indirect......... that's like saying it without saying it...... Are you trying to tell me something without telling me? I never knew you thought so highly of me...... thanks a bunch.

 

[Stephen63]

Thank you for your post, I know it took guts. I also have noticed and said people only seem to believe what they want to hear or what they believe, everything else is shoved away. I am certainly one for the end times and am doing research on it. someone showed me about matherw 24, where jesus tells his deciples about the signs of his return and revelation six. They match perfectly, and we are all fulfilling prophesy. But Just because we see the posts that may be wrong and are even offensive we cannot call them trash because they almosr always have at least some truth in it.

Good point. I apologize for the trash statement. It could've been done better.

 

[notuptome]

Who is to give account? Those who seek false teachers or the false teachers? Itching ears cannot exist in a vacuum. We have had false teachers since the days of the apostles well even before if you count false prophets in Israel. False teachers cannot prosper if the body will live in Gods word. Apostasy requires apathy in the believers.

For the cause of Christ
Roger

 

[RachelBibleStudent]

i have noticed the phenomenon of preachers winning accolades mainly by being critical...paul washer's 'shocking message' for example...the truth is he wouldn't even be on the radar if a lot of people hadn't enjoyed hearing him scold a bunch of kids...

 

[Abiding]

Who is to give account? Those who seek false teachers or the false teachers? Itching ears cannot exist in a vacuum. We have had false teachers since the days of the apostles well even before if you count false prophets in Israel. False teachers cannot prosper if the body will live in Gods word. Apostasy requires apathy in the believers.

For the cause of Christ
Roger

Great point...the bible said its the people with the ears that want to hear junk..that heap to themselves
the false teachers. But now and then an innocent sheep gets caught up in the smooth words and flatteries
thats the only reason id point them out and warn folks.

 

[Abiding]

i have noticed the phenomenon of preachers winning accolades mainly by being critical...paul washer's 'shocking message' for example...the truth is he wouldn't even be on the radar if a lot of people hadn't enjoyed hearing him scold a bunch of kids...

Rachel id agree this far....more than once very young men have come to me for council
that were under the teaching of Paul Washer....just knowing they were on their way to hell
im not sure why.....but ive found myself telling them to quit listening to him and gave a link
to Alistar Begg

 

[jinx]

people dropping names all over the place in here...... wiki is my BFF right now LOL

 

[Abiding]

Sideways........ is that like playing a guitar behind your back?
Subliminal....... now I have supernatural powers....... nice.
Indirect......... that's like saying it without saying it...... Are you trying to tell me something without telling me? I never knew you thought so highly of me...... thanks a bunch.

Actually:

if i think someones off i tell them and move on. We all grow at different paces and times.
And both of us cant be right.....i hold a small idea of the possibility that maybe im wrong.

you do do some stuff sideways....your bold but sorta wimpy(ewww im gona get it now)

Subliminal= talking loud about someone without naming them(of coarse it wouldnt be zone)

Indirect= spelling it out so everyone knows what your saying. which amounts to cheezy .......? certianly not matt 18


Ok comment from me.....i think here there are mature believers and immature ones.....not saying immature ones
are to blame....maturity come with grace and knowledge which takes time...and being here standing in the grace they have
is good even tho they dont yet understand yet. And then there are mature ones. Maturity allows error and loves none the less....those that think that disagreement or bad doctrine makes you not a brother or sister have bigger problems than the perceived bad doctrine.

What im really saying to you is lighten up....if your a pente...be a pente...and get over it..if you think its right
then dont get insulted....and dont deny you are.


Want me to tell you how i really feel? ha

 

[Stephen63]

Actually:

if i think someones off i tell them and move on. We all grow at different paces and times.
And both of us cant be right.....i hold a small idea of the possibility that maybe im wrong.

you do do some stuff sideways....your bold but sorta wimpy(ewww im gona get it now)

Subliminal= talking loud about someone without naming them(of coarse it wouldnt be zone)

Indirect= spelling it out so everyone knows what your saying. which amounts to cheezy .......? certianly not matt 18


Ok comment from me.....i think here there are mature believers and immature ones.....not saying immature ones
are to blame....maturity come with grace and knowledge which takes time...and being here standing in the grace they have
is good even tho they dont yet understand yet. And then there are mature ones. Maturity allows error and loves none the less....those that think that disagreement or bad doctrine makes you not a brother or sister have bigger problems than the perceived bad doctrine.

What im really saying to you is lighten up....if your a pente...be a pente...and get over it..if you think its right
then dont get insulted....and dont deny you are.


Want me to tell you how i really feel? ha

Insulted....... some, yes. Offended? Very much. If you remember the majority of the times that I have confronted people about issues, they were because other Christians were being persecuted. I don't have a problem admitting it when I see some of God's little ones being mistreated, then I feel angry like Moses when he struck the Egyptian, or like Peter, when he drew his sword in the garden. In my flesh, that's the way I feel. That's the way I roll. I absolutely cannot stand watching God's people being taken advantage of, being humiliated, and being mocked for fun. It even angers me to see mature Christians stand by and watch it happen. Such are not shepherds. They are hirelings. Anyone meek and mild can stand up for what is right. They don't have to say harsh words. They just need to speak up.

As far as me needing to lighten up, I have, since things have finally calmed down a bit. When I see change, then I can get over it.

As far as the mature......... I just know I'm one of His little ones. I have testified that I may be one of the worst kids God has. But I follow up with this....... bad kid or not, I'm His. And I will stay His, because He is able to keep me against that day.

Now for the getting over it part......... I have accepted all walks of life on this chat site, as long as they show respect, or at least show decency. Those that don't show respect for others....... they're the ones that need to get over it. atheists, dispensationalists, oneness..... And many others, are here to stay. It's those that consider themselves slightly higher because of their "correctness", they're the ones that need to get over it. If they're so correct, then they need to go out and start a church, and quit wasting their talents telling people in here how wrong they are. I think if they're going to talk like a teacher, then they need to show a teacher's wisdom. If not, get off the soapbox. That's for their own good, because anybody doing the work who is not called to it will still be judged as though they were. That's how I really feel.

 

[Stephen63]

Thank you guys for you good examples of ear tickling. I had not thought of the super serious side. It does make sense for someone to go that route and find those that love it. Are there any others? if you can find some videos, that would be great.

 

[jinx]

I admit, I can fly off the handle real fast esp. if it is a topic that hits close to home. I guess with my aspergers my "word filter" isn't up to par as others are.

I don't like people telling me how I am heading for a devils hell when I have worked so hard to come back from a backslidden state. I believe we all are a working progress, but if you catch me on a bad day, or during pms, or telling me that my walk is appalling.... I'm reaching for my baseball bat. constantly nit~picking every belief I have in a rude manner while making themselves look so much higher than the rest, that is just uncalled for.

am I off topic?

 

[Stephen63]

I admit, I can fly off the handle real fast esp. if it is a topic that hits close to home. I guess with my aspergers my "word filter" isn't up to par as others are.

I don't like people telling me how I am heading for a devils hell when I have worked so hard to come back from a backslidden state. I believe we all are a working progress, but if you catch me on a bad day, or during pms, or telling me that my walk is appalling.... I'm reaching for my baseball bat. constantly nit~picking every belief I have in a rude manner while making themselves look so much higher than the rest, that is just uncalled for.

am I off topic?

Not really, when you consider when this happens, the person picking with you is usually entertaining some of their buddies, not to mention building their own egos. Then, they tickle their own ears, lol!

 

[Blain]

Have you seen the people who claim to be Jesus Christ himself? There are tons of them these days, go on youtube and search it out. Sounds offensive yes? I just laughed my butt off at how dumb people are to think they are the christ. All we can do is pray for them I guess, and pray for the many many people they have mislead. It's awful

 

[jinx]

after so much tickling I just put them in iggy bin for a time out. I had meangreen (whatever his name is) in iggy time out for a while, he's is out on probation right now. I feel that once they are ignored for a while that maybe when I let them back out they won't notice I let them out until I respond to them and then when that happens I have to watch what I say on my end because I shouldn't stir it up again. It does happen, wish I was better at self control, but I do try...... some of the time.

I had a problem with tin tin for a while...( he didn't like my signature ) I kept my distance and now it seems we are much better at talking with each other.

I wish my word filter worked better like others do. so far I have a lot of word vomit if someone makes me mad.

OH and being on the internet spewing word vomit around is a lot easier than in person!! a certain boldness comes over people, I've seen it, done it, in this chat room and other chat rooms. It is easy to lose sight of what your motives are in this or any place when it comes to doctrinal conflicts with other christians.