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Intrusive thoughts...
mharrell08:
John,
It's not simply about who's right and who's wrong. It's asking someone to explain their comments. We should be allowed to do that in a discussion board.
Too many times, we use mumbo-jumbo talk in describing spiritual things. But Paul commands that we use sound speech, sound doctrine. How can we claim to be credible witnesses to the Truth when no one can understand us and we belittle anyone who asks us to explain our words? Would any of us given Ray the time of day if he talked in mumbo-jumbo but then belittled anyone who didn't understand? He has thousands of emails where he takes time to explain himself...I think we can do that for our own comments as well from time to time. That's all.
Deborah-Leigh:
Being in the world not OF the world might help give a little more light ~ :)...
Contending with assumptions, false understanding and slander isn't edifying.
Arc
onelovedread:
John you sure sound as if you have taken a side even though you try to conceal it.
One of your scriptures does resonate: "But let every one be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to be angry."
Seems to me that many sometimes want to spout out their side to show how much they think they know, without necessarily thinking about the purpose of edification of the brethren.
So many times someone asks a question and by half way through the thread the subject has been hijacked.
GaryK:
--- Quote from: Ian on August 08, 2011, 12:30:12 AM ---Hello,
I was wondering what causes intrusive thoughts, from a Biblical perspective?
Some insight would be appreciated...
--- End quote ---
This is probably one of those times that I should think in terms of 'measure twice, cut once', or in this case think twice and keep silent. But my
A-B-C mind keeps dwelling on the question. So here goes:
From a 'biblical perspective'??
If there is no free-will, only cause and effect, then would not circumstances play the greatest role from a biblical perspective? If that's true then the cause and effect would/could be traced to.........
An example: Ray says 'suicide' isn't a self-determined decision.
Now before any of you start jumping my case, well, just remember, I'm a real rose petal flower kind of guy, heart on my sleeve. Go easy. ;D
gk
Deborah-Leigh:
To be “neutral” means unbiased, non aligned or not taking sides.
To be an “observer” means to witness or notice.
To “notice” means observe, discern, detect or be aware of.
To be a neutral observer means to be an unbiased, non aligned, not taking sides witness.
Keeping the bond of peace works for me.
Arc
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