Who I respect the most on AFF!!

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by ManOfWord

It is not the person who agrees with me!
It is not the person who disagrees with me!
It is not the person who has no opinion!
It is not the person who is extremely opinionated!

Who I respect the most on AFF are the people who hold their beliefs/convictions in a sacred manner who are secure of who they are in the Lord. Those who are comfortable in their biblical positions and yet at the same time have a profound respect for those who hold different viewpoints from them. These people don't have to have things THEIR way but they are not about to compromise in the least on the foundation they are standing on.

It's not THEIR way or you're a backslidden apostate.

There are many such people here on AFF and you can tell who they are by their attitudes. You know where they stand. You know Who they belong to. You know you're not going to convince them otherwise. They are, however, not afraid to let you know where they stand but they don't cram it down your throat either. To these people, diversity is not of the debil, it is from the Creator.

I truly love these kinds of people! They have a strong back bone, a solid resolve and an iron will. They also have the Spirit of Christ and it is obvious in their demeanor. May God bless you all abundantly!! You know who you are! You are the ones who really make AFF the safe place of liberty and diversity it is!!

SALUTE!!!

SALUTE!


Excellent thoughts MOW - and very timely.

[Margies3]

Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

I agree with the need for espresso - but really my name is NOT that hard to remember!

Help me, I'm trying to think....................... what is your name again??

Oh ya, that would be David Electrolux, right?

[Sarah]

I am a conservative, MOW, and we know that there's really not a lot of us left on this forum. But I have to tell you, as far as respect goes, if I were to name names, the list would be a lot shorter if I were to name the ones I have little respect for. Most of the people on AFF seem to be good respectable people!

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Sarah

I am a conservative, MOW, and we know that there's really not a lot of us left on this forum. But I have to tell you, as far as respect goes, if I were to name names, the list would be a lot shorter if I were to name the ones I have little respect for. Most of the people on AFF seem to be good respectable people!

You make a good point, Sarah. I agree. I wish I would have thought to say that!

[Cindy]

There are very few people that I do not respect here. Most of us are all trying our best to be what we can for God. And that I truly respect!

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

SALUTE!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7MkiQ9sLFQ

[LadyChocolate]

Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

I agree with the need for espresso - but really my name is NOT that hard to remember!

Oh my!!!

Oh how could I forget
and fail to name you on the list
for you should be number one
can't believe it was you, i missed

my apologies please accept
have an espresso on me!
go ahead, add an extra shot
it's okay,,,,,,,, I've had three! lol!


Steven Hoover
Cindy
D4T
Bro. Scott
Margies
SIS. Alvear
Tamor
Sherri

oh yeah,
Dan A. and St. Mark!

[Sister Alvear]

My dear Friends, there are so many names I could put here but the hour is late...and I am very tired. Thought I would put a few tidbits...along with scriptures.

"Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh" (1 Peter 2:17-18).
"He who does not love does not know God, for God is love" (1 John 4:8; compare 1 John 2:9-11).
In Ephesians 4:32 we are told that we are to be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as God forgave us.
Kindness of speech is not equal to weakness. Kindness and firmness can easily flow from the same lips and must when truth is at stake.
Hebrews 7:7 - "And without question, the person who has the power to give a blessing is greater than the one who is blessed." (NLT)
As John tells us, God is love. Love sums up God's character, His motivation, how He lives and how He deals with us. He wants us to show love in all our dealings with others even to those that differ with us. He wants us to show the world His Character.
The dictionary says:
Kindness is the quality or state of being kind.
Being kind speaks of a friendly, generous, or warm-hearted nature, showing sympathy or understanding, being charitable, gentle, sensitive, considerate, forbearing, and tolerant.
Kindness also softens the hard and angry hearts of men. “A gentle answer turns away wrath” (Proverbs 15:l).
Another scripture I think about is For it is “not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty” (Zechariah 4:6). We humans want to push things down people´s throats...God teaches us it is not that way...
So in our quest for respect let us remember to be kind even when we do not see eye to eye.
Kindness begets kindness; it is an investment which reaps great dividends.
Since our speech reflects what is in our hearts (Matt. 12:34), watchfulness of our speech should improve our conduct. Let each do her part to eliminate backbiting, gossip, and hurtful words from our speech. Let us practice the law of kindness.
Someone once asked me if I could respect someone I differ with. My answer was yes. I have 2 close friends that are Jehovah´s Witnesses. I deeply respect them but I do not agree with them.
Under no circumstances would I mistreat them yet I would not agree with them...I think there is a way to disagree without killing.
I do understand there are some people sadly we have to take different ways however even taking different ways we may have to explain why but we do not have to do it in the wrong spirit.
I have parted ways in the wrong spirit and later regretted it...Hind sight is always the best...however....