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Dave in Tenn:

--- Quote from: Akira329 on April 29, 2009, 12:27:23 PM ---
What are the scriptures for this mind set?
Is there something I need to change about myself??



Antaiwan

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Like Rodger implied...the whole 'beast' thing, the need for repentance, the dire need we have for God to work in us to conform us to the image of His Son, the carnal mind being enmity with God, etc. etc.  We cant skate through life without dealing with 'negatives', though the other side of the coin is the fruit of the Spirit...all of which are positive character traits. 

Is there something you need to change about yourself??  Well, I don't know you all that well at all, so I can't answer that with any conviction...except to assume you are  not yet in the Image of Christ, and that you, like the rest of us, can't change much about yourself that matters.   :D

Its a shame he expresses a lack of interest in education.  Kids can be such willful little liars.   ;)

Hang in there.  Your responsibility here only goes so far, the way I read it. 

 

Samson:

--- Quote from: aqr on April 29, 2009, 10:16:19 AM ---
Antaiwan,

That little phrase is a favourite for people who have no answer in most cases. Positive and negative is based for most people on their perspective in the discussion. It would benefit for purpose of this thread to show a bit of detail on a particular discussion with this person.

Since negative and positive in relations is a subjective thing, when you support my argument, it would be considered positive. When you counter with things i don't want to hear, or make me uncomfortable; then you are negative.

In short: Agree = positive, disagree = negative. ???

george. :)



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Thankyou George,

                          Thanks for the above comment, as certain relatives of mine have hammered me with that
                          phrase: " Why do I focus on the negative", but certain people, when I say something that
                          I consider positive, like something good that God has in store for Mankind, it's not positive
                          to them.

                          In my case, I've always considered myself a realist. To someone who considers themselves
                          positive and optimistic, I'm a pessimist and negative, but from a pessimist point of view, they
                          might consider me an Optimist and Positive. So it's all relative and subjective, indeed. Just
                          some thoughts and reflection, for whatever it's worth or not worth. However, your comment
                          was appreciated by me,  ;).

                                                          Carry On, Samson.

cjwood:
antaiwan,
rodger's post is one of the best i have read in regards to your original post, especially concerning the grades aspect. your answers are within all the posts given. you said in your original thread that the boy does not respect you. he most likely has no respect for anyone, and that is a central issue for him. he has not learned the value of respect for others, and hence will not receive constructive criticism from anyone. his issues most likely run deep. you have done your best and that is all you can do. continue to approach the whole situation, with his mom and with him with the love of Christ. perhaps you could mention rodger's analogy of praising how beautiful a boat is, although it is sinking in the middle of the ocean.

stand strong in your faith.

claudia

judith collier:
Antaiwan, remember that old phrase, "the glass is half empty" that's negative, "the glass is half full" that's positive. Judy

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