A Word of Caution to all AFF Posters

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Felicity

I don't think that a person should feel personally threatened because someone points out a problem within their denomination.

That's why FCF was started in the first place -- so people could talk about the probs that exist without fire coming down from heaven annihilating them.

And it's part of the reason why this forum exists as well.

I agree, however what one calls a problem, others might call bashing. It's all in the eye of the beholder.

I think this forum would be pretty boring if we all agreed. Hey, we'll probably never know because that would only happen when that hot place is frozen over.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

I agree, however what one calls a problem, others might call bashing. It's all in the eye of the beholder.

I think this forum would be pretty boring if we all agreed. Hey, we'll probably never know because that would only happen when that hot place is frozen over.

True...I have family members and friends I dearly love and we disagree...that's life.

However, there is a disagreeing that can be had and retain peace and a right spirit.

And I know you agree...

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Is that something like the "count to 10 rule?"

Well I think some count but then make a conscious decision to point the gun and pull the trigger anyhow. Bang!!!

Ever hear someone say to you ..... Well, you might not understand why I acted like I did but you don't know what I know .... pouring more fuel on the fire in regard to dissing a person and their character in order to make themselves look good.

I have this happen with saints sometimes. "Well you don't understand Sis. If you only really understood what this person has done." (in an effort to justify themselves of course.)

I tell them .... "I don't want to hear it. Thank you."

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

If you want to get sappy about the verbal jousting that is a reality here then pass me a Kleenex

This is my party and I'll cry it I want to
Cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you

[Trouvere]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

I don't need rich - just makes more than me.

Sounds good to me.Just not cheap.Cheap is the worst.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

I don't need rich - just makes more than me.

LOL!! My mom just said yesterday that the first time she got married it was for love...they had $9 when they got married.

She said the next time, the little fella must be about 90 with a huge bank account and no kids!!

Originally Posted by Barb

True...I have family members and friends I dearly love and we disagree...that's life.

However, there is a disagreeing that can be had and retain peace and a right spirit.

And I know you agree...

You are smooooooth sis, realy smooth.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Felicity

To me these threads and posts are the perfect opportunity to see what people are really made of. They're a test of character, strength and how much fruit and spiritual maturity is actually represented by the person posting.

It's oftentimes not the posts that are made but the response and reaction that is the true test of spiritual maturity. Each person gets to decide ...

1. Will I respond?
   
2. How will I respond?
   
3. What will my reaction be?

Think of it like a test. A good kind of a test.

This reminds me of what my former pastor always said...

The true test of a person's character is how much it takes to get their goat!!

[Trouvere]

Originally Posted by Barb

LOL!! My mom just said yesterday that the first time she got married it was for love...they had $9 when they got married.

She said the next time, the little fella must be about 90 with a huge bank account and no kids!!

haha...rich men love Jesus too!

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Felicity

Well I think some count but then make a conscious decision to point the gun and pull the trigger anyhow. Bang!!!

Ever hear someone say to you ..... Well, you might not understand why I acted like I did but you don't know what I know .... pouring more fuel on the fire in regard to dissing a person and their character in order to make themselves look good.

I have this happen with saints sometimes. "Well you don't understand Sis. If you only really understood what this person has done." (in an effort to justify themselves of course.)

I tell them .... "I don't want to hear it. Thank you."

Yes, they justify why they did what they did. I've also had people tell me I just misunderstand them.