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Balancing Act
mharrell08:
Thank you for your comments Joe. Personally, I will try to heed to them as well.
Thanks,
Marques
hillsbororiver:
Hi and thank you all for the positive feedback and for the additional scriptures Sampson. This came as a result of my own need to put things into perspective, it may seem like a small matter to have disputes, personality conflicts and such here but how we respond to the little things (even in our thoughts) is a very good indicator of how prepared we are to handle the big stuff.
We know how during the earthly ministry of Jesus some of the apostles were jostling for a better, more honored position in the Kingdom, before they even knew what the Kingdom was all about. If they had been listening more intently and truly sought His wisdom rather than relying on their own understanding we may not have so many examples of some rather foolish and embarassing words and actions by them recorded in the scriptures, of course this was the plan and served God's purpose and there is no doubt that their past mistakes and lack of faith were remembered along the way as they continued their own journeys. We have their testimonies as an example and admonishment as we continue along the path God has laid before us.
A part of the parable of the sower and a verse in Acts came to mind;
Mat 13:20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word and anon with joy receiveth it;
Mat 13:21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but endureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
Many of us know this feeling of joy upon first discovering the real Good News, it is my prayer that my heart is no longer a stony place and that this seedling He has planted is nourished by the Living Waters of His Spirit. The root must be strong to fulfill the requirements of entry into the Kingdom.
Act 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples and exhorting them to continue in the faith and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Some of these tribulations are the mundane every day garden variety type, how are our actions in response to these things holding up? I need work! ;)
His Peace and Wisdom to you,
Joe
Vangie:
Very good points Joe. I need serious work there too. Thanks for the reminder and scripture references. You're a true blessing in my walk.
Love in Christ,
Vangie
WhoAmI:
I must say that years back when I came to this site and read posts on this forum I was amazed at how helpful others were and the extra patience and calmness they put forth. I still feel this way to this day. I understand what Joe is saying, it is something that has to be watched. I just wanted to mention this because it made a big impression on me that this forum was not a fighting place.
Jeff
hillsbororiver:
--- Quote from: Vangie on August 26, 2008, 07:27:25 PM ---Very good points Joe. I need serious work there too. Thanks for the reminder and scripture references. You're a true blessing in my walk.
Love in Christ,
Vangie
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Hi Vangie,
Thank you for your kind and generous words, I am learning here all the time as well, with all of your help!
--- Quote from: WhoAmI on August 26, 2008, 11:39:16 PM --- I must say that years back when I came to this site and read posts on this forum I was amazed at how helpful others were and the extra patience and calmness they put forth. I still feel this way to this day. I understand what Joe is saying, it is something that has to be watched. I just wanted to mention this because it made a big impression on me that this forum was not a fighting place.
Jeff
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Hello Jeff,
I agree that it is a fairly rare occurrence that we have overt disputes with all the over the top comments that can be the standard in relatively large Forums such as BT. The biggest motivation I had in bringing this topic up is how I personally feel and think when certain posts are made, I may not respond with abrupt or challenging words but at times I am thinking them, I am disappointed in myself when this anger arises, when my patience fails, when the old man rears his ugly head.
The other reason I brought this up was for the benefit of others who also may not respond with visable anger but internally they are seething, sometimes to the point where they decide they can't fellowship with others (looking out at them) rather than looking internally at their (and my own) weakness and imperfection in the flesh.
His Peace to you all,
Joe
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