Just Wondering.....

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Amos

This is the copy of the post.

Here's what he said to LCS a few posts later:

I am sorry for the sharp toned response to your statement.

I also stand by what the experience and context of what I said.

My comments are informative and life experiences.

So, what's the problem?

[Amos]

Originally Posted by ILG

Here's what he said to LCS a few posts later:



So, what's the problem?

Calling the Apostolic message a "spell" is content, not tone.

He stands by the content.

There is no problem, though. I don't personally get offended by comments that are so utterly ludicrous that they bear no resemblance to reality.

[LadyCoonskinner]

Originally Posted by ILG

Here's what he said to LCS a few posts later:



So, what's the problem?

He's saying he apologizes for the tone but not for what he said...His content was what I took exeption to.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by LadyCoonskinner

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Those are my feelings and sentiments exactly!!!!

So many times I have allowed myself to become too involved and have left feeling grieved in my spirit...

I hate that feeling and before I'll allow it to take my victory and my faith in people I will leave..

I believe we will, at times, come to odds over issues. The point I was trying to convey and earnestly don't want overlooked is this:

When people look into the Word of God and feel that "long hair" means "uncut", when they feel that wearing pants is "man's apparel", when they interpret - "In like manner women adorn themselves in modest apparel,........not with gold, pearls and costly array", and they do that with all the sincerity and fear they can muster - Can I come to this person and force them, counsel them, try to coerce them, intimidate them into viewing those verses my way?

We wouldn't have so many books, commentaries, and Bibles with various interpretations written if it was that easy.

The best we can do is follow our heart - like you did when you felt God convicted you of wearing pants. If some feel these things hinder their walk with God, then they also need to open their hearts, ask for direction, and serve where God tells them to serve.

Regardless of any past or present hurts, experiences, or motives to ourselves or to others - we must walk and serve where we feel God has lead us.

If some are bitter, struggling, insincere, etc., I can't let that affect my life. I accuse no one here. Just making a point.

Can I always overlook and forget these things? No, not always, but I can know this - Phil 1:6 "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:"

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Amos

Calling the Apostolic message a "spell" is content, not tone.

He stands by the content.

There is no problem, though. I don't personally get offended by comments that are so utterly ludicrous that they bear no resemblance to reality.

Fine then. Sounds like there isn't a problem. It's his OPINION, just like 3 steppers have the opinion that many of us are going to hell. Frankly, it doesn't keep me up at night. The main thing I take offense at on this list are not people having their own opinions, but denigrating and degrading others, and calling them names personally. We may have differing beliefs and opinions and thoughts. But there is a difference in saying "I think believing in three steps is necessary" and saying "All you who are not three steppers hate God and are going to hell!" Same as I see "I think the Apostolic church has cultic tendencies" is different than saying "CS is a cult leader". Two different things.

[Amos]

Originally Posted by ILG

Fine then. Sounds like there isn't a problem. It's his OPINION, just like 3 steppers have the opinion that many of us are going to hell. Frankly, it doesn't keep me up at night. The main thing I take offense at on this list are not people having their own opinions, but denigrating and degrading others, and calling them names personally. We may have differing beliefs and opinions and thoughts. But there is a difference in saying "I think believing in three steps is necessary" and saying "All you who are not three steppers hate God and are going to hell!" Same as I see "I think the Apostolic church has cultic tendencies" is different than saying "CS is a cult leader". Two different things.

Call me strange, but it bothers me a lot more to see the message insulted than to be insulted personally.

[LadyCoonskinner]

I have been on this stupid computer all day and now I'm taking a break. My hubby is going to take me to eat the best BBQ around and I'm going to enjoy it.

As Arnold Swatzanaeger said...."I'll be back!!!" I know you will be waiting with bated breath


Until then.....let's play nice....if that's possible...

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Amos

Call me strange, but it bothers me a lot more to see the message insulted than to be insulted personally.

Say what you will about me; but I would die for the Gospel.

That's what Peter said too. We don't really know until we are there and I have personally not been there. I would rather say I don't know than say I would and then fail.

[Amos]

Originally Posted by ILG

That's what Peter said too. We don't really know until we are there and I have personally not been there. I would rather say I don't know than say I would and then fail.

True that.

Let me just amend the statement to say that I take far less umbrage at comments directed at me than I do at comments directed at the Apostles' Doctrine.

[Margies3]

Originally Posted by LadyCoonskinner

I have been on this stupid computer all day and now I'm taking a break. My hubby is going to take me to eat the best BBQ around and I'm going to enjoy it.

As Arnold Swatzanaeger said...."I'll be back!!!" I know you will be waiting with bated breath


Until then.....let's play nice....if that's possible...

Enjoy your BBQ. We had that last night. I'm glad because today we couldn't get out to get anything even if we wanted to! Think I'll go make the boys some tacos.