Since the heart is only known by God, how can we be SURE? - Page 22

Rico · #**211** 08-17-2007, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Well, start over and read the scriptures that are listed. And add yours if you have any.

That's what I was thinking! LOL

Pressing-On · #**212** 08-17-2007, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Felicity

What are the tell-tale signs of bitterness? That the "bitter root" is there?

What are the signs that there is none or that it's been destroyed?

I think each person knows. Some things take time and prayer. If you are praying God is going to show you your heart. If you are not sincere than you may not ever find out. That would be the tragedy.

You seem to be stuck on "bitterness". We need to also understand that "trust is also a factor when failure has occurred.

rgcraig · #**213** 08-17-2007, 11:40 PM

Rico,

That was a perfect example of how you can forgive when someone hasn't asked and then just move on. You aren't bitter and you aren't singing their praises either - just forgave him and moved on.

Pressing-On · #**214** 08-17-2007, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rico

That's what I was thinking! LOL

Pinch, poke you owe me a Coke!!!

I thought you put out some good scriptures, Rico. I loved what I learned in a better way tonight!

Pressing-On · #**215** 08-17-2007, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

Rico,

That was a perfect example of how you can forgive when someone hasn't asked and then just move on. You aren't bitter and you aren't singing their praises either - just forgave him and moved on.

Right, and he won't let the guy come over when he isn't home. That is the "trust" factor after the forgiveness.

rgcraig · #**216** 08-17-2007, 11:42 PM

Here's a thought bouncing off Rico's post.

Just because Rico has chosen to forgive this guy and then ignore him, do you think others would see him not speaking to him as bitterness?

Maybe Felicity, that is something that should be considered. You can forgive someone, but that doesn't mean you have to be best friends with them.

Felicity · #**217** 08-17-2007, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rico

That's what I was thinking! LOL

I already did!

I provided one. LOL. And added the original Greek work and the definition for that as Strong's provides.

Hev! I've "contributed".

LOL.

Pressing-On · #**218** 08-17-2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

Here's a thought bouncing off Rico's post.

Just because Rico has chosen to forgive this guy and then ignore him, do you think others would see him not speaking to him as bitterness?

Maybe Felicity, that is something that should be considered. You can forgive someone, but that doesn't mean you have to be best friends with them.

I don't see how he could. The man doesn't cotton to other races of people. No hard feelings on Rico's part. He's met dumb people before.

Rico · #**219** 08-17-2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Pinch, poke you owe me a Coke!!!

I thought you put out some good scriptures, Rico. I loved what I learned in a better way tonight!

I thought it was interesting to note the difference in what you were getting out of the text compared to what I get out of it. That's the beauty of the Word of God; it applies to everyone!

Felicity · #**220** 08-17-2007, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

Here's a thought bouncing off Rico's post.

Just because Rico has chosen to forgive this guy and then ignore him, do you think others would see him not speaking to him as bitterness?

Perhaps.

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Maybe Felicity, that is something that should be considered. You can forgive someone, but that doesn't mean you have to be best friends with them.

Absolutely agree. But to purposely ignore a person? It's usually indicative that there's still an issue going on.