I got no answer in the BDF, so I'm trying here...

[CharliRenee]

God want's relationship, unfortunately, we are "jekyll and hyde" where hyde need to be crucified, <-- wow, this is very simplifying, and the focal point become spiritual warfare with a purpose (strengthening relationships)

how insightful!
God is a genius

Please never stop tapping into the simplicities of His truths. What a blessing. Yes, He is so brilliant. Isn't it interesting that we'd ponder Him simply, when all the knowledge known to mankind could never define His simplicities, let alone His complexities. We are left to our simple minds. He is soooo mind boggling, and I love Him for it.

 

[CharliRenee]

optimal balance can feel like an extreme that risk indulgence <-- seriously? in this fallen world, there is no escaping the pendulum

and optimal balance should be like the "superman" of all concepts, or so we think

Indeed, in this fallen world, in our fallen state...Balance is what I'm constantly out of, lol, and what I like to reach for, lol. We don't want equilibrium, though, because that is a stagnate condition, and halting growth is never called for, eh?

 

[theanointedsinner]

It is what I'm constantly out of, lol, and what I like to reach for.

heaven is our home, earth will die like our physical bodies, we may like to think that we are not afraid of death, but we would be over-estimating ourselves if we think that way. Pain can make us cry like babies

 

[theanointedsinner]

Please never stop tapping into the simplicities of His truths. What a blessing. Yes, He is so brilliant. Isn't it interesting that we'd ponder Him simply, when all the knowledge known to mankind could never define His simplicities, let alone His complexities. We are left to our simple minds. He is soooo mind boggling, and I love Him for it.

imagine being able to talk to God, as in, audible and verbal?

talking to someone like me would be like talking to rubber duckies (a touch of humor of course) compared to talking to God in heaven, in the heavenly realm where faith is rewarded by "no need of faith, we see God face to face"

 

[theanointedsinner]

gold medals my favorite reaction

oh wait, I need to keep humble, pride can creep in, you never know

 

[CharliRenee]

yes, even though the bible may sound like the book of extremes, and Satan would whisper, try something like Buddhism, it's more balanced.

BAM!! Ain't that the truth??!! On this earth as it stands, the only balance found is in Him, walking hand in hand.

 

[CharliRenee]

gold medals my favorite reaction

oh wait, I need to keep humble, pride can creep in, you never know

I know a fella never wants to be this, but you are precious and make me giggle, son.

 

[theanointedsinner]

BAM!! Ain't that the truth??!! On this earth as it stands, the only balance found is in Him, walking hand in hand.

be sober minded (Romans 12:3)
have an accurate measure of yourself

narrow (balanced) is the gate to life
wide (pendulum) is the gate of destruction

Psalms 23 - I shall not be in want

 

[theanointedsinner]

I know a fella never wants to be this, but you are precious and make me giggle, son.

can I kiss the screen?

wait, have I auto-repented from ... wow, focus on things of God, fellowship, amen!

 

[CharliRenee]

gold medals my favorite reaction

oh wait, I need to keep humble, pride can creep in, you never know

Hahaha, When I feel something is spot on, a simple thumbs is just never enough. The problem is I am naturally the agreeable sort. Does that fact diminish your award? I think not!!!

 

[CharliRenee]

can I kiss the screen?

wait, have I auto-repented from ... wow, focus on things of God, fellowship, amen!

Hahaha, yes amen. You can always give the screen a holy kiss. Amen. Probably best not to though, that borders on something that they might medicate you for.

 

[CharliRenee]

be sober minded (Romans 12:3)
have an accurate measure of yourself

narrow (balanced) is the gate to life
wide (pendulum) is the gate of destruction

Psalms 23 - I shall not be in want

Wait, I like that, except I'm not sure we can equate balance with narrow, can we? Isn't balance between narrow and pendulum. Oh wait I see, I negated to apply the stuff above it, (taking things out of context, ugh). Moderation leads to balance, which = what gets you through the gate.

 

[CharliRenee]

imagine being able to talk to God, as in, audible and verbal?

talking to someone like me would be like talking to rubber duckies (a touch of humor of course) compared to talking to God in heaven, in the heavenly realm where faith is rewarded by "no need of faith, we see God face to face"

I gave u another gold star, not just for being clever, or even for pointing to God, (which I notice you do alot, thank you) but for making me think on how sublime it will be to have a faithless, real face to face, interaction with my Yehovah. Oh my soul will soar to His embrace.

 

[Lynx]

It's also important to remember Christians around you have the same God that tells them what they need to know. Something to consider when you think you are getting away with something and fooling everybody.

Just keep in mind that God is not a gossip. God has no interest in airing your dirty laundry just to entertain people. If somebody's always going around talking about "God told me he is doing this and she is doing that" that's probably not God's doing. In my experience God has never told me "he is doing this and she is doing that" unless there was something God wanted me to do about it or there was a danger God wanted me to avoid. And even then, God never wanted me to go around telling people what I knew.

 

[CharliRenee]

It's also important to remember Christians around you have the same God that tells them what they need to know. Something to consider when you think you are getting away with something and fooling everybody.

Just keep in mind that God is not a gossip. God has no interest in airing your dirty laundry just to entertain people. If somebody's always going around talking about "God told me he is doing this and she is doing that" that's probably not God's doing. In my experience God has never told me "he is doing this and she is doing that" unless there was something God wanted me to do about it or there was a danger God wanted me to avoid. And even then, God never wanted me to go around telling people what I knew.

I agree and that speaks to humility, never thinking more of ourselves than we ought to, that the connection we have with our Lord, is no more or less valued or correct. Gossip is such an ugly offense, wanting to change an opinion of someone maliciously at worst or maybe just foolishly.

 

[Dino246]

I read someone here say to another, "perhaps you are a Christian Empath". I think that most women, by nature, are in tune with the mindsets and emotions of others because that is an attribute inherent to the nurturing component in many women.

But do you think there is actually that gift, that it can be biblically identified?

I have been told that is what I am, and I just wiped it off because it sounded too eastern with the universal spirituality.

But it makes me ponder, hmmm, I wonder..

Any thoughts, biblically?

Could it be a gift of discernment? The Holy Spirit is super natural, after all.

I dunno... I'm just not 'feeling' it.

Seriously, I think "empathy" is on a spectrum, much like intellectual intelligence. Some people are better tuned to the emotional state of others around them. Some, like me, have to work hard at it. If I run over someone's feelings, it's very likely that I'm completely unaware of having done so (except with some BDF-type people... then it's probably intentional).

The Bible doesn't list all the giftings that humans possess. Just think of all the ways in which people can be gifted (or ungifted) differently within the realm of language: translation, learning other languages, grammar, spelling, rhetoric, persuasion, journalism, poetry, fiction, and humour.

I'm sure "empathy" is a gifting just like so many others. The fact that other religions and philosophies have identified and developed it further doesn't necessarily mean it isn't of God originally. Rather, it means that we need to be cautious and use the wisdom and discernment available to us as believers.

 

[CharliRenee]

I dunno... I'm just not 'feeling' it.

Seriously, I think "empathy" is on a spectrum, much like intellectual intelligence. Some people are better tuned to the emotional state of others around them. Some, like me, have to work hard at it. If I run over someone's feelings, it's very likely that I'm completely unaware of having done so (except with some BDF-type people... then it's probably intentional).

The Bible doesn't list all the giftings that humans possess. Just think of all the ways in which people can be gifted (or ungifted) differently within the realm of language: translation, learning other languages, grammar, spelling, rhetoric, persuasion, journalism, poetry, fiction, and humour.

I'm sure "empathy" is a gifting just like so many others. The fact that other religions and philosophies have identified and developed it further doesn't necessarily mean it isn't of God originally. Rather, it means that we need to be cautious and use the wisdom and discernment available to us as believers.

First this was funny@ not feeling it and except with some BDF-type people... then it's probably intentional

I think that your post resonates because it makes so much sense.

 

[theanointedsinner]

also, as sacred as the idea of empathy may feel, keep in mind that empathy =/= God

empathy cannot substitute for relationship with God

and being able to sense other people at that level, does not give you the "license" to judge others or "play God" based on what you sensed.

again, balance, and don't worship empathy, instead, give God the glory and don't commit idolatry

maybe that's why "empaths" become idols

 

[CharliRenee]

also, as sacred as the idea of empathy may feel, keep in mind that empathy =/= God

empathy cannot substitute for relationship with God

and being able to sense other people at that level, does not give you the "license" to judge others or "play God" based on what you sensed.

again, balance, and don't worship empathy, instead, give God the glory and don't commit idolatry

maybe that's why "empaths" become idols

We must always believe that our emotions can be fallible, absolutely..., that any accurate gift of tuning in is His

 

[Dino246]

First this was funny@ not feeling it and except with some BDF-type people... then it's probably intentional

I think that your post resonates because it makes so much sense.

Uh oh... can't have that happening!