Prayer. The second thing which is repeatedly mentioned on my postings is the need for prayer. It wouldn't hurt (and i'm talking to myself here as well) to pray even before getting on this site and involving ourselves in discussion.
Emotions tend to rule the day with many issues that bring contention. It seems often questions about a topic are repeated and when answers are given the recipient should also pray about it before drawing conclusions; not to mention have a mind set against any responses that aren't what is palatable at the time. I'd much rather have a disagreement with someone who clearly loves the Lord and cares to respond to my prayer requests than someone who agrees and is rather detached from what's going on around them. That being said; I definitely feel I have been more needy in that regard and should be thinking of others more.
If we really care about others more than ourselves it is their well being along with the integrity of God's Word that motivates us.
We must trust God will show others the truth if indeed they are seeking it but misguided.
In general God's truth goes against the flesh; but our heavenly Father doesn't have to use intimidation tactics to control us. The healthy fear of the Lord; of course is the precedent for all true wisdom from above. His children are chastised but not destroyed.
Finally; in regard to the postings here I will state the obvious that we won't understand all the mysteries of God ( Deut. 29:29). There are many times however when a Greek word or other language can have multiple correct interpretations or meanings so it isn't necessarily right or wrong with translations. Some things from practical perspectives help; such as reading commentaries; carefully studying cross references and general patterns of scripture; cultural things at the time; etc. Let us all pray for wisdom; and edification and growth here and not unnecessary division. Some may walk away from God some remain.
Emotions tend to rule the day with many issues that bring contention. It seems often questions about a topic are repeated and when answers are given the recipient should also pray about it before drawing conclusions; not to mention have a mind set against any responses that aren't what is palatable at the time. I'd much rather have a disagreement with someone who clearly loves the Lord and cares to respond to my prayer requests than someone who agrees and is rather detached from what's going on around them. That being said; I definitely feel I have been more needy in that regard and should be thinking of others more.
If we really care about others more than ourselves it is their well being along with the integrity of God's Word that motivates us.
We must trust God will show others the truth if indeed they are seeking it but misguided.
In general God's truth goes against the flesh; but our heavenly Father doesn't have to use intimidation tactics to control us. The healthy fear of the Lord; of course is the precedent for all true wisdom from above. His children are chastised but not destroyed.
Finally; in regard to the postings here I will state the obvious that we won't understand all the mysteries of God ( Deut. 29:29). There are many times however when a Greek word or other language can have multiple correct interpretations or meanings so it isn't necessarily right or wrong with translations. Some things from practical perspectives help; such as reading commentaries; carefully studying cross references and general patterns of scripture; cultural things at the time; etc. Let us all pray for wisdom; and edification and growth here and not unnecessary division. Some may walk away from God some remain.
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