Coliseum Posted September 7, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 14 Topic Count: 133 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 1,123 Content Per Day: 0.67 Reputation: 2,055 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/07/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted September 7, 2019 As it is true we will one day stand before Christ, I do not think we will be alone. We will have a witness. That witness shall be our words. Jesus said that "By your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned." We cannot change them, and we cannot undo them. When they are spoken, they are written forever into eternity. Our words wait for us. A single word, like a tiny match stick, can ignite the whole forest of the heart on fire, either for great destruction, or to create a beautiful relationship. 'You can cut the flesh with a knife and it will heal; you can cut the heart with a word, and it may never heal'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure of eighty Posted September 9, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 7 Topic Count: 239 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 1,542 Content Per Day: 0.77 Reputation: 865 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/15/2018 Status: Offline Share Posted September 9, 2019 This is very good. A good read. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure of eighty Posted September 9, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 7 Topic Count: 239 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 1,542 Content Per Day: 0.77 Reputation: 865 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/15/2018 Status: Offline Share Posted September 9, 2019 On 6/21/2019 at 9:37 AM, angels4u said: Now comes the question,what do you think is a toxic Christian? Manipulative christian or pastor that uses scripture to manipulate people for their own gain, coax you out of money and more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOrangeCat Posted September 10, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 57 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,381 Content Per Day: 0.27 Reputation: 1,796 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/24/2009 Status: Offline Share Posted September 10, 2019 All I'd add to this is don't be afraid to keep people at a distance or cut them out of your life entirely. There's a healthy balance of give and take to be found in any human relationship and people have their different comfort zones. If it gets consistently one sided then it's time to take a look at that relationship and then either fix it or remove it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVID5 Posted September 29, 2019 Group: Mars Hill Followers: 1 Topic Count: 15 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 157 Content Per Day: 0.09 Reputation: 28 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/02/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted September 29, 2019 (edited) PRAY FOR TOXIC PEOPLE,,,AMEN. Edited December 20, 2019 by DAVID5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonaldBruno Posted October 3, 2019 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 13 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 452 Content Per Day: 0.27 Reputation: 175 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/26/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted October 3, 2019 I like what someone else said, "Are we not all toxic in some way?" SIN IS TOXIC and we are all sinners _ some being over the top who areny aware if their sin and do not have the LORD. And we cannot disassociate ourselves with all unbelievers and not show mercy, for who would lead them to THE LIGHT, who would show them God's LOVE if not us? But yes, we need to set boundaries, and not let their sins affect us personally. Like with your own two-year old child on the floor kicking and screaming, carrying on, testing you, manipulating you, lying, rebellious and totally self focused; we must take a step back, shake our heads and not let it affect us, but be forthright with tough love and displine. I think we see many adults who have been brought up in our generation by parents who have spared the rod and thus spoiled the child. Absence of father and proper discipline leads to these toxic behaviors. Very good post to contemplate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
existential mabel Posted October 3, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 7 Topic Count: 151 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 3,146 Content Per Day: 1.06 Reputation: 2,063 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/12/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) On 1/23/2018 at 6:34 PM, angels4u said: Do you believe Christians can be toxic? indeed i know of two, interestingly they are both ex catholics. i have, had to not have them in my life for the forseeble future took me a long time to come to this came down to self preservation. maybe the Lord will prompt me ....its been 17 months now.... Edited October 3, 2019 by existential mabel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Marsh Posted October 5, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 125 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 2,082 Content Per Day: 0.57 Reputation: 500 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/03/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/15/1956 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Avoid toxic people hold hand up in stop position and walk away repeat back to them what they are saying, but say I think you are feeling ..... how can I help? Good Book: Don't let Toxic People get the best of you also there is one with the word Jerks in the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Workman Posted December 26, 2019 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 56 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 33 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/24/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) On 1/22/2018 at 8:28 AM, angels4u said: Can any of you relate and can you add advise from experience? Yes, I can. I am #3 and #6. The solution was my wife responded to both with unconditional love, not rejection as the article advises (although she did set me in my place a few times). The anger and negativity slowly dissipated over time with prayer and help from the Holy Spirit. This article is not biblical advice, IMO. It sounds more like something from a secular dating magazine. Edited March 1, 2020 by Workman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonaldBruno Posted April 11, 2020 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 13 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 452 Content Per Day: 0.27 Reputation: 175 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/26/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted April 11, 2020 It would be interesting to figure where these attributes fall within your toxic people? It seems many of these people have several of these traits. As they are callous to their sin, it invites other forms along for the ride. Proverbs 6:16-19 lists seven things which are also abominations: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief, a false witness who utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brother's." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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