Not By Works

[PennEd]

. I often use my avatar but sometimes put up my baby dachshund as he looks better than me. My Avatar makes me feel HAPPY!

Sorry, but what IS your avatar?

 

[EleventhHour]

Sorry, but what IS your avatar?

 

[PennEd]

What I am reading on this thread lately is......

- We all have our truths, your truth is no better than mine.

- If you disagree with my beliefs then you are not open to discussion

- Do not challenge my beliefs, lets just agree to disagree

- The bible can be interpreted according to what makes me feel good

- I expect my beliefs to be validated and approved since we are all brothers in Christ

I have yet to read anywhere in scripture these sentiments... but maybe I am wrong?

And to be quiet honest ideas like this worry me.

I made this thread awhile back. It kinda encapsulates my earlier post here. I'd be interested to know what some of you newer members think:

https://christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/is-there-anybody-out-there.182065/

 

[PennEd]

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Is it a chicken?

 

[SoulWeaver]

What I am reading on this thread lately is......

- We all have our truths, your truth is no better than mine.

- If you disagree with my beliefs then you are not open to discussion

- Do not challenge my beliefs, lets just agree to disagree

- The bible can be interpreted according to what makes me feel good

- I expect my beliefs to be validated and approved since we are all brothers in Christ

I have yet to read anywhere in scripture these sentiments... but maybe I am wrong?

And to be quiet honest ideas like this worry me.

Romans 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

Maybe I'm taking this Scripture in a wrong way, but this tells me that it's okay to state the truth, but if reproving isn't profitable, disengage from argument, yet not reject brother/sister... because to our master Christ we all stand or fall.

I am aware this might have caused me to eventually lose respect of some and some friends on CC, but I must do as I am convicted in my spirit to do. That of course goes for all of us. And I think that's the point of that whole chapter.

 

[EleventhHour]

I made this thread awhile back. It kinda encapsulates my earlier post here. I'd be interested to know what some of you newer members think:

https://christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/is-there-anybody-out-there.182065/

Maybe it did not come out very well, my main point is we have to remember there is only ONE truth with regards to the Gospel and this thread.

I cannot accept difference of opinions on it.

On this side of eternity we will have some differing interpretations on other smaller things ... ... but if we are truly born again the Gospel should be clear, that is my view and I think scripture supports it.

 

[EleventhHour]

Romans 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

Maybe I'm taking this Scripture in a wrong way, but this tells me that it's okay to state the truth, but if reproving isn't profitable, disengage from argument, yet not reject brother/sister... because to our master Christ we all stand or fall.

I am aware this might have caused me to eventually lose respect of some and some friends on CC, but I must do as I am convicted in my spirit to do. That of course goes for all of us. And I think that's the point of that whole chapter.

Yeah I guess it did not come out right, I should have prefaced with regards to the Gospel that was my point of reference.

I understand what you are saying, but we still have to defend the Gospel, this is a public forum.

 

[EleventhHour]

Romans 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

I think we do receive those weak in the faith, however it is when "correction" come so as not to compromise truth that problems start...imho.

I am very thankful I was not left in error when I was accepting false dogma.

 

[SoulWeaver]

I think we do receive those weak in the faith, however it is when "correction" come so as not to compromise truth that problems start...imho.

I am very thankful I was not left in error when I was accepting false dogma.

It is right to provide correction and preach the truth. I just believe that there is no use of persisting in arguments if a specific person is not receptive to correction or even open to discussion, then it's time to "shake the dust off" and leave it to Jesus as not to alienate them further. You can only help educate a wise man anyway, the foolish one will only get hostile.

 

[EleventhHour]

It is right to provide correction and preach the truth. I just believe that there is no use of persisting in arguments if a specific person is not receptive to correction or even open to discussion, then it's time to "shake the dust off". You can only help educate a wise man anyway, the foolish one will only get hostile.

Agree there is that point for sure. I am probably a little TOO persistent of late, I was not always this way... blame it on Covid 19

working online etc., .... although thankfully things are finally opening up here now as our numbers have been on the decline for now anyway.

Thanks for the reminder.

 

[EleventhHour]

Is it a chicken?

A very lovely chicken ...

 

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Perhaps we are giving too much attention to what is not the OP which this thread was started for. How about we get back to that OP and discuss it.

 

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What I am reading on this thread lately is......

- We all have our truths, your truth is no better than mine.

- If you disagree with my beliefs then you are not open to discussion

- Do not challenge my beliefs, lets just agree to disagree

- The bible can be interpreted according to what makes me feel good

- I expect my beliefs to be validated and approved since we are all brothers in Christ

I have yet to read anywhere in scripture these sentiments... but maybe I am wrong?

And to be quiet honest ideas like this worry me.

That's a winner for me. I'm not going to coddle, sweet talk anyone who divides, sways, twist the Word of God nor whatever I say. That is what some on here have begun to propose. If they want to do so, ok but the only "preaching" I will deal with is from my Lord.

 

[EleventhHour]

That's a winner for me. I'm not going to coddle, sweet talk anyone who divides, sways, twist the Word of God nor whatever I say. That is what some on here have begun to propose. If they want to do so, ok but the only "preaching" I will deal with is from my Lord.

Amen.

That is how I see it too!!

 

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Now look at my doggie and tell me he doesn't look better than me.

 

[Duskey]

What I am reading on this thread lately is......

- We all have our truths, your truth is no better than mine.

- If you disagree with my beliefs then you are not open to discussion

- Do not challenge my beliefs, lets just agree to disagree

- The bible can be interpreted according to what makes me feel good

- I expect my beliefs to be validated and approved since we are all brothers in Christ

I have yet to read anywhere in scripture these sentiments... but maybe I am wrong?

And to be quiet honest ideas like this worry me.

Translation:
political correctness within Christendom.

 

[EleventhHour]

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I need to get me a pair of those glasses!!

You guys must have X-Ray vision and see through walls

 

[Magenta]

A very lovely chicken ...

A happy, joyous, and free range dancing chicken

That little chickie's got mooooooves

 

[EleventhHour]

I need to get me a pair of those glasses!!

You guys must have X-Ray vision and see through walls

Gee ......I hope those glasses are not for real?

A very handsome couple indeed!!!! And please forgive my faux pas.