The_Patriot21 Posted January 11, 2014 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 28 Topic Count: 338 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 15,696 Content Per Day: 2.46 Reputation: 8,515 Days Won: 39 Joined: 10/25/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/27/1985 Share Posted January 11, 2014 The Third Commandment: Thou shalt be an adult. This is one that I've never had a problem with, you can ask my wife! (I think she would actually prefer I follow it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AFlameOfFire Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Number 2, is that somewhat like someone who SAYS, "I love you"? but what they DO (which is quite the opposite of what they say) is what keeps thundering in your ears the loudest?I know that sort of thing. After all someone can even SAY (in word) "I love GOD" (even write a nice Hallmark card about their love for God verses you) but in reality, if they love not their brother (or you) they would be a liar (in their deeds) correct?Anyone can love "in tongue" I suppose, though John speaks of not loving in word nor in tongue but in deed and in truth.It seems you can measure the truth of anothers love for you (or the evidence of the love of God dwelling in them) by their actions toward you more so then their words. For example John speaks of us seeing a brother or sister in need, and how someone could follow up with that whole, "peace be warm and filled" (just words) yet while you have it in your possession to help that brother and show compassion (in deeds) towards them, but you shut up your bowels of compassion and do nothing, whereas John raises the question concerning the sincerity of ones love for God in that lack of doing.If that's what your sort of asking, Im not sure. Because I have heard "I love you" many times before myself, but that didn't mean I believed it. Are there folks who really believe when others tell them, "I love you" (that they believe they actually do?)Am I missing this maybe? I could be, I am rather dense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AFlameOfFire Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Is this for natural families or spiritual families? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenEagle Posted January 12, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 764 Topics Per Day: 0.18 Content Count: 7,626 Content Per Day: 1.81 Reputation: 1,559 Days Won: 44 Joined: 10/03/2012 Status: Offline Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 The Third Commandment: Thou shalt be an adult. This is one that I've never had a problem with, you can ask my wife! (I think she would actually prefer I follow it) Lol. I think this speaks more to the idea that kids can't be kids. That teenagers aren't allowed to be teenagers. Everyone is supposed to act like an adult, have the maturity of an adult, and have the feelings of an adult. God bless, GE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenEagle Posted January 12, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 764 Topics Per Day: 0.18 Content Count: 7,626 Content Per Day: 1.81 Reputation: 1,559 Days Won: 44 Joined: 10/03/2012 Status: Offline Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Number 2, is that somewhat like someone who SAYS, "I love you"? but what they DO (which is quite the opposite of what they say) is what keeps thundering in your ears the loudest? I know that sort of thing. After all someone can even SAY (in word) "I love GOD" (even write a nice Hallmark card about their love for God verses you) but in reality, if they love not their brother (or you) they would be a liar (in their deeds) correct? Anyone can love "in tongue" I suppose, though John speaks of not loving in word nor in tongue but in deed and in truth. It seems you can measure the truth of anothers love for you (or the evidence of the love of God dwelling in them) by their actions toward you more so then their words. For example John speaks of us seeing a brother or sister in need, and how someone could follow up with that whole, "peace be warm and filled" (just words) yet while you have it in your possession to help that brother and show compassion (in deeds) towards them, but you shut up your bowels of compassion and do nothing, whereas John raises the question concerning the sincerity of ones love for God in that lack of doing. If that's what your sort of asking, Im not sure. Because I have heard "I love you" many times before myself, but that didn't mean I believed it. Are there folks who really believe when others tell them, "I love you" (that they believe they actually do?) Am I missing this maybe? I could be, I am rather dense Yes, I can see where that might be confusing. It's like saying one thing and doing another. Here's the full #2... The Second Commandment: Thou shalt always send mixed messages, especially when it concerns relationships.. Sample Situation: A dominating father tells his child, "I love you. Now beat it and leave me alone." Application: You don't really know what's true. Either your father loves you or he hates you. Since you never know for sure, you'll never be quite sure if others really mean what they say since those you loved most only spoke in mixed messages. They sounded good, but you couldn't trust them. Motto: Avoid people and relationships. It's the safe thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenEagle Posted January 12, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 764 Topics Per Day: 0.18 Content Count: 7,626 Content Per Day: 1.81 Reputation: 1,559 Days Won: 44 Joined: 10/03/2012 Status: Offline Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Is this for natural families or spiritual families? lol Not sure what you mean by natural or spiritual families? These are dysfunctional (defined as: characterized by a breakdown of normal or beneficial relationships between members of the group) families... Families that don't know how to communicate well and aren't living in a Christ-like manner. Does that make sense? God bless, GE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AFlameOfFire Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Is this for natural families or spiritual families? lolNot sure what you mean by natural or spiritual families?These are dysfunctional (defined as: characterized by a breakdown of normal or beneficial relationships between members of the group) families... Families that don't know how to communicate well and aren't living in a Christ-like manner. Does that make sense? God bless,GESometimes you cant tell the difference between your earthly families (or the one you were raised by) and their disfunction and the one you might believe you are adopted into (or the household of God).Only because not all know how to communicate well or do as Christ tells them. So sending mixed messages just seem to come in both households.Which might be why Paul speaks of watching thyself and the doctrine (in a twofold sense) for by the same not only would you save yourself but others that hear you. If not, just do as they say (not as they do) which would be Jesus' remedy of the problem (or contradiction)When we our off in ourselves (in contrast to what we speak) then I can understand why we could cause others confusion. But come to think about it, even when we say and do not, we really aren't sending mixed signals but very loud and clear ones.I missed that actually. It shouldn't cause confusion but bring clarity.God bless you too GE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted January 12, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,990 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,688 Content Per Day: 11.83 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted January 12, 2014 1) I have not seen anything that seemed supernatural that no one else has seen.I am sure it could happen but it might be quite rare.If a person sees this they could either keep it to themself or take a picture of it if they want others to believe it.The opposite of that is someone believing anything anyone says or believing what they say they have seen.I am not that trusting. 2)Is the father living?Has the person ever known or seen the father?Never trust what another person says unless you trust that person and you know they are a very honest and a reputable person.If the father is alive ask him what he thinks of you.The opposite would be to trust everything any one says.I find that to be a risky thing to do. 3)Being childlike and spontaneous is not bad.It is fun.I think as adults we have our times we need to be responsible mature adults.Their is a time and place for everything.We need to know the appropriate timing to play and have fun and to be a serious adult. The opposite of that is someone who does not want to let their hair down and is always takes things too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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