Hi SW,
No reason to become an introvert, we are all here because somehow (miraculously) we were shown some
more Light. ScarletWren, please keep asking even if the answer sometimes does not confirm your current
thought. It is only by diligent study and Prayer that we can both learn and then teach The Good News Of
The Gospel when called upon to do so. It would be nice if everyone always used the most understanding
and gentle tone to converse; however we are still all learning to be Just and Saintly (Holy). That comes with
practice and immersion in The Word (Baptism) and learning to Be Like Christ (Circumcision Without Hands).
We will all arrive at that point in our own order; so please do not lose patience or zeal for the Word and
Fellowship with like minded (even if not like in speech and conduct on line) people. Remember the Body Of
Christ is made up of different parts just like any other; the difference is that In Christ Jesus we are Made
Holy.
This is a bit longwinded for me, usually i just find the Scripture to say what needs to be said. Today i was
urged to write to you with application to us all so please do not be silent out of either anger or fear of
challenge to your current understanding.
For By Grace are ye Saved through Faith; and that not of yourselves, It is The Gift Of God; lest any should Boast.
Now for some Scripture:
Proverbs 16:23:
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
Proverbs 9:9:
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Acts 26:24:
And as he thus spoke for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, you are beside yourself; much learning
does make you mad.
Romans 15:4:
For whatever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort
of the scriptures might have hope.
Romans 15:5:
Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
II Corinthians 6:4:
But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
Love and Patience,
george.
I'm still reading, I just guess I'll keep my opinions to myself for the most part.