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Righteous Indignation!!
Craig:
--- Quote ---We know there are heretical teaches out there and their motives are rotten. It is not them we have to fight but our own beast within.
--- End quote ---
Amen Deb! Well stated, if we were more concerned with that fight than all the others we get embroiled in, in this life, we would be much better off.
Craig
sonofone:
An amazing unexplainable phenomenon is going on in my life right now. Perhaps it can all be summed up to maturity,I am not sure. I feel an amazing love and connection to both the members of this forum and the church. This despite the fact that I have fundamental theological differences with both. In times past or ordinarily I would have separated myself from both of you. Yet now my desire to separate myself is replaced with a desire to stay connected. When I say that I love you guys I sincerely mean it.I do however realize as I am sure most of you have come to realize that I am not exactly one with you in my understanding or acceptance of the whatever will be will be teaching. For a fact I have found that I have more in common with you than I do the church world,despite this fact I feel a strong connection to it none the less. Given this to be true I can not know for sure whether I am on the fence so to speak. In my heart I am not divided, I know what I believe. I do not possess at this time all of the head knowledge I would like to possess. As you have seen by my post many unresolved questions are yet in my mind. I could easily see myself being one of those newbies who come here for a short space, make some post then disappear. That is not my intention,or desire to do so. I don't even know why I am pouring myself out to you guys like this. I have no theological debate with you. I seek more to be understood and enlightened ,than to change your position. I am awakened due in large part to Ray and all of you here at this forum. Pray for me as God continues to work whatever he is stirring up in me. Thanks
dawnnnny:
Great responses everyone. I'm continually blessed by so much wisdom here. I understand sonofone how you're feeling also. Its hard to go from one set of beliefs to another - I think we want to find a middle ground, a compromise, etc.
The more I read on this "beast within", the more I see that it is truly our worst enemy. I've seen some posts on not being involved in politics and I think to myself "what? shouldn't we be responsible citizens?!!!" so I still have a lot to learn. My beast is still pretty vicious compared to some in this forum :) but I'm thankful, as time goes by, that God is showing me that I am truly my own worst enemy - that old nature that wants to run things.
Great post, great responses everyone, and try to continue in patience sonofone :)
Much Love & Appreciation,
Dawn
HopeImChosen:
I have to admit that I also watch televangelists and popular "bishops" preach on TV to keep reminding me of what error sounds like, and keep my mind sharp by reviewing scriptures in my mind that contradict their heretical teachings. Recently I've been commenting on Youtube clips that present "hell" teachings, and a few people who claim to have visited "hell." I tell you, the anger that arises sometimes can be devouring. To quote scripture that affirms the salvation of all, while naysayers shoot it down with their carnal reasoning and foolish tradition can indeed cause great ire. It reminds me of the Psalm that the disciples recalled when Jesus threw the moneychangers out of the temple..."The zeal of thine house has eaten me up(Devoured me)." John 2:17.
Sometimes I have to catch myself and realize that most people are blind, and only few are chosen to see God's truths now. I have to admit that I've cut off a few ears in the process of defending the Lord(Just like Peter), and I need to really pray about this. I guess I'm riding a fine line of using the sarcasm that Jesus used with the pharisees, and being downright overbearing and vindictive.
javajoe:
woops! forgot to write anything! :)
Anway, I was going to say the "judgement begins with the house of God", so I guess we need not worry about the T.V. preachers, because when the time comes, God will judge them. I don't even worry about who is president anymore! Go ahead, bring on Hillary! Anyone of them will be all part of a great plan, and they don't even know it!! ;D
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