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mari_et_pere:
Darren, I was actually referring to someone else's question because of the reaction that they got when they asked the question, and I thought that thread plus my reaction (sorta angry) may have prompted Craig to post this thread, but thanks for what you said. I'm in total agreement with all of it. I just felt bad after reacting harshly in my reply the other day......if it had been in person, you'd have seen my red-faced and yelling, making myself seem like a fool, only later to tuck my tail and say "sorry for being a jerk." Thank God it's just the internet LOL!

And Kent, I totally, totally 100% agree with ya dude! For real.

Matt

hillsbororiver:
Even though this Forum isn't the same as meeting with others face to face in some ways this can be a more effective tool for each of us in regard to learning patience, discernment & longsuffering.

We do not have the advantage of being able to see body language, hear voice intonation or see the furrowed brow or the mischievous smile in our communication with each other, what may initially seem to be a flippant or callous response may just well be a sincere attempt at communicating an idea. We are a very diverse group from different parts of the U.S. and the world, different education levels and lifestyles. A lawyer from New York will have a totally different vantage point, communication style & background than let's say a potato farmer in Iowa, a shopkeeper in London a different style than a lifeguard in Australia. For that matter just watch the difference between an architect and a Construction Manager as they discuss/debate the merits of certain designs and materials, they could be twins and not see eye to eye or communicate and hear ear to ear!  ;) 

We need to remember our common bond, the Lord Jesus Christ and we also need to keep in mind that the writings of Ray on Bible Truths is the reason we all were interested in joining this Forum. So if our initial reaction to a member's post is anxiety or even anger, let us first remember the reasons we are all here together and cut the brethren some slack, let us err on the side of patience rather than on the side of self righteousness or pride or a need to "be right." I have been just as guilty as anyone else in the past and I am learning to refrain from the emotional man speaking as I pray for His spiritual patience to grow within me, learning from each opportunity, step by step.

His Peace to you,

Joe   

seminole:
I am not sure if "the reaction" mentioned above was the same reaction I got when I ask a question. If that is what the post was referring to please don't give it another thought on my accord. My motive for being here was questioned. I think it was because I was questioning something said by Ray who is no more or less than anyone else in this world. I explained the best I could that I had e-mailed a question regarding something to Ray but I didn't wabt to interrupt the studies of those here so I wouldn't go into the question here. It would be great if we who venture here were not looked at with suspicion. I got here because of the title Bible-truths so as a believer I was interested in reading and study. That's all. Nothing more and nothing less. Censorship, it's not so great. A post I had made was removed becaus of the question I had. It was pretty cold. Felt like a witch hunt or something. I ended up feeling embarrassed because the "dressing down" was up long enough for other's to read it. I ended up saying "whatever you see fit to do with it" when I was censored. All of that by way of explanation and NOT to create a problem. If the explanation is worded wrong, I apologize.
I understand that this site belongs to someone . So if reading and studying and trying to grow in the Lord is okay I am pleased. My way of learning is oftentimes questioning to gain understanding.
Seminole

mari_et_pere:
Uh.....actually my reaction wasn't to a question per se, and in a different thread, but the comments struck me pretty hard, but yeah no more thoughts about it indeed. I think though, and this is for real, I think we need to give people a fair chance and not assume that they are attacking or something. I know what you're saying indeed!

And Joe, I totally hear ya man! That was very well said.

Matt

Deborah-Leigh:
Seminole

You write:

Ray who is no more or less than anyone else in this world.

Not according to me is Ray no more or LESS than anyone else in this world. He is a TEACHER that is far more and not less than others in this world. What an awesome accountability Ray has. What a huge privilege Ray has to be a vessel of the voice of Christs Mind and Spirit blessing us through Ray.

Seminole you write :

Censorship, it's not so great.

Think about that comment. For whom is censorship not so great? The sheep or the wolves? Do you REALLY believe censorship is not so great? What then is it meant that Christ gave to the body Pastors...pastoral shepherds. What does it mean that Christ said that He is the true Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep? What does it mean that Jesus said He is not a hireling. A hireling is a religious hobbyist hunts with the hounds and runs with the hairs so to speak? Censorship is the boundary of discipline that corrects to the advantage of the one being censored and guided and protected.


A post I had made was removed becaus of the question I had. It was pretty cold. Felt like a witch hunt or something. I ended up feeling embarrassed because the "dressing down" was up long enough for other's to read it.

I did not read it but so what if I had. We are all here to learn.


I understand that this site belongs to someone .

What are you trying to say here. Are you trying to diminish the site by drawing attention to SOMEONE who is accountable for this site? It sure sounds that way and if it is not please explain and clarify this.

So if reading and studying and trying to grow in the Lord is okay I am pleased.

What does THAT mean? IF reading and studying and trying to grow in the Lord is okay. What does that mean? Of course it is OKAY. In fact it is Scriptural to study in earnest the word of God!

My way of learning is oftentimes questioning to gain understanding.

You are not alone in your method of learning. If you look on the home page it says and I quote : Questions about bible-truths articles? Visit our discussion group.[/color]

I think you are at the right place at the right time here at Bible-Truths for your need to grow in the Lord which is more than okay!

Peace to you

Arcturus :)

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