Is this becoming an EX-Pentecostal site? - Page 15

BrotherEastman · #**141** 06-13-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Here's the post Daniel is insulting me over.

"Why do people continue to be a part of something they hate? Isn't this level of self-loathing unhealthy and harmful to the groups they are a part of? It really slays me that people identify themselves as Apostolic Pentecostals and then rip and shred the church or organization they are a part of to bits.

I can understand that we all have some level of differences of opinion.
That's cool.

But when your complaints elevate to an incessant whine regarding everything in your church and organization - what's the point? Why not just leave?

Lately AFF has turned into one big "I hate my heritage" concert. It's getting very old, very fast. People ripping on their pastors, their bylaws, their parents beliefs, their church's standards, their church's lack of standards.

Then we have the whole "I should get paid to sing in the choir" crowd. Ridiculous! Add to that the assertion that if you give LITERALLY one penny in a church's offering you are automatically a legal member and can sue the church to get your way about anything. INSANE!!!!!!!!

Is there a motive behind all this whining? Is there a move to reduce the authority of the ministry to rubble? Is there an "I will ascend" spirit involved in all of this moaning and groaning?

I think we all know the answer............... The answer is yes!!!!!!!!
A thousand times yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It seems very few want to FOLLOW Jesus and his ministers anywhere. Instead, they want a Jesus, and a pastor, and a church, that will cowtow to every little self-willed whim that catches their fancy.

What the church needs is a revival of sacrifice. We are lazy, and fat, and drunk, on the pleasures of this world. You need to quit trying to push your agenda, railroading your pastor, and bartering with God.

How about a spirit of meekness and service instead? Would God that someone would FOR ONCE IN THEIR MISERABLE LIVES try their best to support their pastor and his family instead of bashing their heads up against the wall every time they do something you disagree with."

Does that make you feel better Daniel?

This is probably one of the best posts I've seen on this thread PP, are you the one who really came up with it? LOL! No seriously, you've brought up a very good point, but I/m sure you'll get blasted for this one.

rgcraig · #**142** 06-13-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

No. Sometimes (or often) I am a stark, raving mad lunatic with a short temper and propensity to forget where I left any given thing of importance, and the irritating tendency to ramble from one topic to another and walk off in a daze while someone is talking to me, because one word in their sentence reminded me of the purse I may have accidentally tucked into the pantry.

I do have rather self-impressive moments of intelligent thought...which are all (well mostly) expended here, on this forum.

That leaves my crazy side for my close friends and family.

Ah man, I'm disappointed.....I thought we were your close friends!

BrotherEastman · #**143** 06-13-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Btw, I consider that one of my best posts ever.

Maybe the truth of it offends Dan?

I believe it does.

MissBrattified · #**144** 06-13-2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

Ah man, I'm disappointed.....I thought we were your close friends!

Aw. That's sweet, Renda.

SDG · #**145** 06-13-2007, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

No. Sometimes (or often) I am a stark, raving mad lunatic with a short temper and propensity to forget where I left any given thing of importance, and the irritating tendency to ramble from one topic to another and walk off in a daze while someone is talking to me, because one word in their sentence reminded me of the purse I may have accidentally tucked into the pantry.

I do have rather self-impressive moments of intelligent thought...which are all (well mostly) expended here, on this forum.

That leaves my crazy side for my close friends and family.

I'm absent-minded too.

SDG · #**146** 06-13-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BrotherEastman

I believe it does.

PP is off licking his wounds.

BrotherEastman · #**147** 06-13-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

Here's a novel thought.......stop arguing about the things you know you won't ever change your mind on and perhaps the encouraging, inspiring, thought challenging threads might make a come back.

LOL! Where in the world is the fun in that? I like just about everyone on this forum, but it is fun to argue with them too. I'm right, and no one is going to change my mind about 99% of the time, but I enjoy some of the tension around here. I've given a few knocks, but I've recieved them as well. LOL!