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Loving the Light of His Word
hillsbororiver:
Hello Everyone,
Having been around the Forum for well over a year now I have seen and experienced certain cycles and trends that are very recognizable to me, even as they unfold. We will go through a period of relative calmness with the posts and threads edifying and loving.
Then will come the intrusion of man made doctrines that trouble many of our spirits, some of these posts are blatently disagreeable and others are more subtle, just a question or a thought, some might say. There is nothing wrong with being like a Berean, verifying the Scriptures to see if it is so, or to ask for supporting witnesses to things stated, these things we are admonished to do. But when unscriptural statements or man made traditions or legends are brought here we are not to be timid in holding to the truth in the name of love or compassion or tolerence, this is a fallacy.
I am not suggesting anyone be rude or impatient, yes it is not always easy to balance, it is a fine line to walk, but if we are to grow in His Spirit we need to search what is written and not only read the Word but live the Word, if someone offends you with a post please admonish them privately, copy a moderator if you think it is necessary.
If the moderators detect that anyone is here just to debate or argue for arguments sake they will be banished, there are plenty of websites out there devoted to this type of activity, Bible Truths Forum is just not one of them.
Pro 28:25 He that is of a proud hear stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
Jam 3:14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
If those of us that have been called are truly striving to win the race, to endure until the end, to be of the elect, the only foundation we have is built on His Word.
Psa 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Pro 3:21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
Pro 3:22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
Pro 3:23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely and thy foot shall not stumble.
Pro 23:4 Labor not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
1Co 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
1Ti 6:20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings and oppositions of science falsely so called:
2Th 2:10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
1Pe 2:8 And a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
2Pe 1:19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
1Jo 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
His Peace and Wisdom to all my Brothers and Sisters,
Joe
P. S. This article addresses the point of my post extremely well;
http://bible-truths.com/kiss.htm
hillsbororiver:
There is one more thing I would like to add, there have been more than a few in the time I have been associated with the Forum who like to make the statement; "I do not agree with everything Ray writes" like it is a badge of honor, or a sign of a deeper understanding for some of them, I will be the first to say that we should not accept any man's version of truth unless it can be backed with scriptural witnesses. But that is a broadbrushed open ended claim that puts little to no responsibility on the person stating the opinion.
It is like "I don't know that Johnny being is honest with us all the time," or "Sally seems to be away from the house alot for a married woman." No accusation or direct attack just a subtle bit of doubt about someone or something being cast with the accuser having little to no responsibility to prove or defend the statement.
To me a statement like that is insidious, it implies that there are falsehoods being taught without having to be specific, from this point forward I would (and will) ask anyone making that statement to specifically say what it is they disagree with and to provide the scripture to back it up.
That is not too much to ask, let us be temperate in all things, refraining from broadbrushed negative insinuations are not edifying to the brethren. If there are real doctrinal flaws being taught or stated here, let us deal with them head on and openly, state the case with the (scriptural) witnesses provided and we will go from there.
His Peace to you,
Joe
YellowStone:
Joe and Bobby, your words are true and encouraging and I thank you both for them.
I think we all should remember a few things and adhere to them always
1. Each of us walks alone with God.
2. Neither I, has the respondsibility of bringing anyone to God.
3. All Words and Actions either speak of God or Satan (a simple rulle but often forgotten)
I believe Paul speaks well of this here:
Col 3:22
* Servants, obey in all things [your] masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
Granted, Paul is speaking of Masters and Servants; but I have no trouble seeing myself as a servant to you all, and having God foremost in my heart kind of puts my ignorance into perspective. ::)
2Cr 5:20
* Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech [you] by us: we pray [you] in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
A soft word ourt of love is more pleasing to all involved (inluding God) than a plethora of words of condemnation; something that I am all to good at.
I think the question that should always be asked before a word is spoken (or written) is: Just who am I an ambassadors too?
Sometimes the answer frightens me. :(
God be with you all,
Darren
hillsbororiver:
Darren,
A great post, much wisdom there.
Thank you,
Joe
P. S.
I want to add that sincere questions are always welcome here, I remember having a plethora of questions when I first came on board and the patient and gentle manner most of the members displayed. I certainly would like that tradition to continue here.
His Peace and Wisdom to all of you,
Joe
snorky:
Joe, knowing I just posted a comment on your post in another thread that coud be contrued as disagreement, I will vow now that I will abide by this notion of PM-ing from now on. Not posting any sort of "rebuttle" or "disagreement" or flesh-inspired doctrines really will clear up many of negative feelings I have about all the divisiveness here. It will help me to learn without all the sidetracks that come up when divisiveness occurs. And believe me, I do tend to get sidetracked. So your suggestion might be made one of the rules...perhaps.
snorky
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