Running Gator Posted August 29, 2016 Group: Royal Member * Followers: 8 Topic Count: 91 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 10,596 Content Per Day: 3.69 Reputation: 2,743 Days Won: 25 Joined: 06/16/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted August 29, 2016 56 minutes ago, missmuffet said: Yes, it is a sin. Ephesians 4:32 Proverbs 15:1 neither of those make being unkind a sin. Sometimes the truth is not kind. are these words of kindness? 13 But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. 14 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. 15 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. 16 Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! Was Jesus sinning when he said these things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyKay Posted August 29, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 12 Topic Count: 385 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 7,692 Content Per Day: 1.93 Reputation: 4,809 Days Won: 3 Joined: 05/28/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted August 29, 2016 16 minutes ago, Out of the Shadows said: Those are fruits of the spirit, general tendencies we should have. Is a Christian who is also a pro-football player sinning during the time on the field when they are not being meek? Was Jesus being kind when He called people a "brood of vipers"? are these words of kindness... 13 But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. 14 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. 15 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. 16 Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! You always ask the most interesting questions. I don't have an answer for you. I don't really like football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Gator Posted August 29, 2016 Group: Royal Member * Followers: 8 Topic Count: 91 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 10,596 Content Per Day: 3.69 Reputation: 2,743 Days Won: 25 Joined: 06/16/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted August 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, LadyKay said: You always ask the most interesting questions. I don't have an answer for you. I don't really like football. What if we move away from football and say there is a Christian Marine fighting in a war. Are they sinning if they do not show meekness in the middle of a fire fight? I say kindness is a great attribute and should be our general nature. But sometimes kindness is just not called for. Calling a group of people a brood of vipers is not kind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayin jade Posted August 29, 2016 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 44 Topic Count: 6,178 Topics Per Day: 0.88 Content Count: 43,795 Content Per Day: 6.21 Reputation: 11,243 Days Won: 58 Joined: 01/03/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted August 29, 2016 30 minutes ago, Out of the Shadows said: Those are fruits of the spirit, general tendencies we should have. Is a Christian who is also a pro-football player sinning during the time on the field when they are not being meek? Was Jesus being kind when He called people a "brood of vipers"? are these words of kindness... 13 But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. 14 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. 15 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. 16 Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! You are not Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Gator Posted August 29, 2016 Group: Royal Member * Followers: 8 Topic Count: 91 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 10,596 Content Per Day: 3.69 Reputation: 2,743 Days Won: 25 Joined: 06/16/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted August 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, ayin jade said: You are not Jesus. Non sequitur much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayin jade Posted August 29, 2016 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 44 Topic Count: 6,178 Topics Per Day: 0.88 Content Count: 43,795 Content Per Day: 6.21 Reputation: 11,243 Days Won: 58 Joined: 01/03/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted August 29, 2016 7 minutes ago, Out of the Shadows said: Non sequitur much? You used Jesus as an example of why being unkind is ok. My response made sense and fit the post I quoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Gator Posted August 29, 2016 Group: Royal Member * Followers: 8 Topic Count: 91 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 10,596 Content Per Day: 3.69 Reputation: 2,743 Days Won: 25 Joined: 06/16/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted August 29, 2016 7 minutes ago, ayin jade said: You used Jesus as an example of why being unkind is ok. My response made sense and fit the post I quoted. If I am Jesus or not does not change if being unkind is a sin or not. If if it a sin for me to be unkind, then it would be a sin for everyone, inducing Jesus during his time as a human on this earth. Whether I am Jesus or not does not change this fact. So, the question remains, were those kind words by Jesus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezra Posted August 29, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 16 Topic Count: 134 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 8,142 Content Per Day: 2.35 Reputation: 6,612 Days Won: 20 Joined: 11/02/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted August 29, 2016 20 hours ago, missmuffet said: Do you think members on Worthy try to push other member's buttons? 1. The word "some" should be inserted before "members". 2. Pushing buttons should be clarified. Does it mean deliberately aggravating someone? Here are some synonyms: Synonyms for aggravate verb annoy botherstar irritatestar provokestar bugstar bumstar dogstar exasperatestar gallstar getstar gratestar hackstar irkstar nagstar needlestar nettlestar peevestar pesterstar piquestar teasestar vexstar be atstar be on the back ofstar drive up the wallstar get on one's nervesstar get tostar give a hard timestar pick onstar wig 20 hours ago, missmuffet said: What is the best Christian approach to this? The Christian approach is to focus on the issues (provide biblical feedback not personal opinions), and not the aggravating personalities who may show up from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted August 30, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,991 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,689 Content Per Day: 11.82 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 2 hours ago, Ezra said: 1. The word "some" should be inserted before "members". 2. Pushing buttons should be clarified. Does it mean deliberately aggravating someone? Here are some synonyms: Synonyms for aggravate verb annoy botherstar irritatestar provokestar bugstar bumstar dogstar exasperatestar gallstar getstar gratestar hackstar irkstar nagstar needlestar nettlestar peevestar pesterstar piquestar teasestar vexstar be atstar be on the back ofstar drive up the wallstar get on one's nervesstar get tostar give a hard timestar pick onstar wig The Christian approach is to focus on the issues (provide biblical feedback not personal opinions), and not the aggravating personalities who may show up from time to time. I would assume that would be correct.... they are doing it intentionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Gator Posted August 30, 2016 Group: Royal Member * Followers: 8 Topic Count: 91 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 10,596 Content Per Day: 3.69 Reputation: 2,743 Days Won: 25 Joined: 06/16/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted August 30, 2016 17 minutes ago, missmuffet said: I would assume that would be correct.... they are doing it intentionally. Perhaps instead of assuming (we all know what that does) you should point it out when it is taking place. To be silent about it, or to start a thread like this, does not allow the other person to know that you feel they are purposely trying to push your buttons or what have you. I have found the direct approach to be the best, beating around the bush assuming the other person will take the hint does not work as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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