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Imitators of God...
OBrenda:
Rene....What a great way of explaining it..."Mindless" :) Yes that's it!
I think most comedians make us laugh, because we see how foolish human nature can be. Kind of like a parable.
I really appreciate humor, it takes a clever mind that I wasn't gifted with. ;) And it allows me not to take myself so seriously!
I've been working on not being so uptight, and being loving to all. Understanding that we all have different personalities, and sensabilities. Some things are blatant to me, to be beyond appropriate, and yet just where that line is...? ( Good Advise Dave.)
When I was little I remember the word "Hell" was a bad word. I understand better now why that should be a bad word :P To watch most TV Evangelist, the way they throw the word around today, would have been sinful not that long ago. Kat it's good to find a common definition of what is considered "Profanity" because it can differ greatly.
I feel like minded with all of these posts, and Richard reminded me of a good point Pam (Freckle Girl) presented to me once. "What is the Motivation" {and for me it's not so much the words themselves or the subject matter, but the spirit behind it} That is good wisdom to use. To make some topics completely Taboo, could restrict our ability to grow in knowledge?
I appreciate the ability to open up to the counsel of those whom I respect.
Brenda
E. Woods:
--- Quote from: OBrenda on October 07, 2008, 06:39:06 AM ---Ephesians 5:1
So be imitators of God, as his dear children.
Live lovingly, just as the Messiah also loved us and gave himself for us as an offering and sacrifice, a fragrant aroma to God.
Do not let sexual sin, impurity of any kind, or greed even be mentioned among you, as is proper for saints.
Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk is totally inappropriate. Instead, let there be thanksgiving.
For you know very well that no immoral or impure person, or anyone who is greedy (that is, an idolater), has an inheritance in the kingdom of the Messiah and of God.
I was reading someting Kat had posted recently and these scriptures she shared stood out to me, {that usually happens when God is trying to teach me something.}
There are those I know whom I just can't get close to, because of the over use of extremely vulgar words. It makes me ill inside, and I can't wait to be out of their company. I'm not talking about the occasional selection of words that comes out when cut off by a rude driver, or stepping on a nail, or an adjective that describes a person without the need for long explanations.... :-\ I mean the constant stream of vulgar words & the subject matter they harp on.
I try not to hold myself up as the "standard". So when I see something in someone else, I try to also look inward to see where I also may miss the mark. Like so many areas in our walk we need to have balance. My comfort zone may be offensive to someone else. I would like to understand what the full sum of God's word is on humor, Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk? Does do not mentioning Sexual Sin restrict "Saints" from discussing sexual topics?
I hope we can discuss this in peace, searching together!
Thanks for any help,
Brenda
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Hello Brenda.
I feel the same way. I have a friend of about 20 years, that I can't stand to be around but a few min.
because of his language.
I don't think the Bible restricts us from discussing sexual topics. After all didn't God creat sex?
The New Living Translation Bible, reads like this. " Let there be no sexual Immorality, Impurity,or
greed among God's people". It dosen't say not to discuss these things, but don't do them.
Did I help any? God Bless. Earl
WhoAmI:
No one can be different by faking. Unless they are really changed then limiting the amount of cuss words doesn't make them holy. There are also many people who are "married" but do not love their spouse and fake getting along because of financial reasons. I think God wants us to strive but he knows all the fakes as well. No one can hide behind acting or "marriage certificates" or any other outer show. I find making a religion of these verses makes us fakes.
E. Woods:
--- Quote from: WhoAmI on October 07, 2008, 12:49:46 PM ---No one can be different by faking. Unless they are really changed then limiting the amount of cuss words doesn't make them holy. There are also many people who are "married" but do not love their spouse and fake getting along because of financial reasons. I think God wants us to strive but he knows all the fakes as well. No one can hide behind acting or "marriage certificates" or any other outer show. I find making a religion of these verses makes us fakes.
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Very true, but I think we should avoid such people when we can. ll Tim.3:1-5.
OBrenda:
Yes Earl....That does help.....Howdy Neighbor! ;)
I also strongly agree not cussing doesn't make one Holy. (or better than someone else)
Or should we ever make a religion of a few scriptures. That's why I mentioned the Sum of God's Word concerning this....
But if I'm not faithful & understanding & respectful of the small things, how can I mature to the more important tasks before me?
I trust all of your input to help me rid the onion peels!
Brenda
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