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how to deal with the Kabalists??
rrammfcitktturjsp:
Susan,
<grins very impishly> Now, I pray that God will allow you to go to bed, so that I have no more unread topics in the forum LOL. Good night dear Sister and thanks for all you have done for me and my lovely family.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
hillsbororiver:
From Ray's paper "Winning Souls For Jesus"
LIGHT AND SALT DON’T ARGUE OR MAKE NOISE
"Ye are the salt of the earth… Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid… Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven" (Matt. 5:1,14,16).
Salt does not make any noise, and light does not argue Scriptures. Neither salt nor light makes any sound whatsoever. Maybe there is a lesson in there.
Too many people learn a few truths of God and think that they are ready to take on the world. They usually start by trying to embarrass their Pastor with their new-gained knowledge. Usually they fall flat on their face on the very first try. It’s all about motivation. If your motivation is carnal, God will not back you. Yes, I know, all of you are saying: "But my motivation is to show them God’s truths." Yes, sure, I understand, but THEY DON’T WANT TO HEAR GOD’S TRUTHS, and you already know this, so what is your point? Leave them alone and let them taste your salt and see your light and admire your good works, and perchance they will even praise God for your new-found humility,
You will never argue anyone into accepting the truths of God’s Word. As salesmen are often taught: "You might win the argument, but loose the sale," so don’t argue. And this: "He who is persuaded against his will; is of the same opinion still."
I receive a lot of emails from people who beg me to come to their rescue because they are about to have a second session with their pastor or friend, but have failed miserably on the first go-round. Now they want me to give them the ammunition they need to do a slam-dunk on their second attempt to embarrass their pastor or friend. Give it up—that attitude is wrong. Such a carnal exhibition of prideful flesh is akin to someone looking for a street fight merely because he has just acquired a black belt in karate.
HOW TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUTH
I personally know a man who has his little wife working two jobs to support their family so that he can study the Scriptures and enter into doctrinal debates with other Christians at the local Caf頡s a perpetual hobby. Notice the admonition of the Apostle Peter:
"Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; having your conversation [Gk: ‘conduct’] honest [Gk: ‘honorable’] among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may BY YOUR GOOD WORKS, [Not your clever Bible arguments], which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation" (I Pet. 2:11-12).
Your good works and righteous character will pay dividends to others eventually—if not in this life, then in the Judgment.
The entire article can be read here;
http://bible-truths.com/souls.htm
His Peace and Wisdom to you,
Joe
hebrewroots98:
I hope that I did not do wrong here by accomodating him with what he asked of me (my response, a critique of his book.) I hope that this isn't considered 'arguing' b/c I did not know (I had no clue) that he was a Kabalist until AFTER I had read his paper/book, and even then I wasn't for certain until we spoke with him after he read our critique. We had never talked about his newfound religion, but, since HE HAD ASKED MY OPINION ON WHAT I THOUGHT then I felt that I needed to be honest with him and share with him the truths. Lord forgive me if I did something wrong here, my motivation was simply to critique the book as he requested of me. I guess I am guilty for not seeing sooner (while I was reading the book) that he DOESN'T WANT TO HEAR THE TRUTH. ??? ???
rrammfcitktturjsp:
Susan,
I do not think Joe posted that becuae you were "wrong" in doing what you have done. I think he posted it merely as a warning and an exhortation, one that I needed for my own life as well.
Thanks Joe.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
hillsbororiver:
Anne,
You are correct in that assessment, no Susan, you did no harm that I can see.
There was a time, shortly after I "stumbled" onto Bible Truths that I became like a "tinkling cymbal" (1Cor 13:1) or a pain in the a** to any and all who would listen to my attempt to save them from their errant ways. Needless to say it was a miserable failure.
It became clear after a while that as my patience grew (always a very weak trait of mine) and I could display more spiritual growth rather that clanking on about it, that people actually started taking notice, yeah at first they thought I might be on Prozac or Valium but once they knew what I attributed this change to (the Spirit led treasures on Bible Truths) they were actually asking me questions rather than me telling them answers they did not really want to hear.
Many of us run to debates and contention once we receive the joyful truths the Lord has opened our eyes to, this really does sap the spirit from both the listener and the speaker and leaves both participants in a void, since I have taken Ray's admonishment things have begun to happen that have truly been nothing short of amazing.
His Peace and Wisdom to you,
Joe
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