BeauJangles Posted November 27, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 44 Topic Count: 229 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 10,900 Content Per Day: 2.93 Reputation: 12,145 Days Won: 68 Joined: 02/13/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1954 Share Posted November 27, 2019 7 hours ago, Melinda12 said: In contrast, the sinking feeling when you realise those you thought were christians really are not. In the present situation I'm currently in, it can be difficult to discern those who are Christians and those who are not. You can't always tell by the conversations that are observed. And I feel my discernment has grown fairly keen. Some are more apparent however, and you can sense it in the countenance on their faces. If allowed any length of time with members of staff, it's a little more evident to me. The elderly patients are from a more open generation, though. And the Lord will come up when speaking with them. It could be due to their knowledge of the time left remaining in this present world. We are all getting very homesick. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debp Posted November 27, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 52 Topic Count: 1,016 Topics Per Day: 0.15 Content Count: 12,291 Content Per Day: 1.79 Reputation: 16,355 Days Won: 92 Joined: 07/19/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted November 27, 2019 Also, the fruits of the Spirit really help in identifying a Christian's maturity... especially the fruit of love and kindness. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted November 27, 2019 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 Share Posted November 27, 2019 12 hours ago, Melinda12 said: Do you find as time goes on as you develop as a Christian that more and more you can sense deeply who is also a deep believer? In contrast, the sinking feeling when you realise those you thought were christians really are not. The sheer happiness when you find kindred souls who really know what the joy of Christ is and the feel of the Holy Spirit guiding us. My worst feelings of frustration are when i see people glorifying themselves, basking in self importance - that is usually unfortunately at churches. The pompous show offs. I look for the quieter humble ones from whom i can really learn and be helped on my own journey. Every word we say, everything about us gives us away. Certainly on here too. We may not be able to see one another but we can still tell a great deal from the thoughts expressed and the way they are written. Also, i am sure non believers are not stupid either, they can tell too. This will affect their destiny more than we could know. We all influence each other on so many levels. It takes a while to identify a true born again believer. You have to observe what they say and what they do for awhile. There are many counterfeits out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Adams Posted November 27, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 25 Topic Count: 61 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 9,605 Content Per Day: 3.98 Reputation: 7,795 Days Won: 21 Joined: 09/11/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) Love.. '...believes all things..' Let God sort them out. That is not my job!! Edited November 27, 2019 by Justin Adams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger56 Posted November 27, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 679 Topics Per Day: 0.36 Content Count: 1,327 Content Per Day: 0.71 Reputation: 992 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/04/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted November 27, 2019 17 hours ago, Melinda12 said: Do you find as time goes on as you develop as a Christian that more and more you can sense deeply who is also a deep believer? In contrast, the sinking feeling when you realise those you thought were christians really are not. The sheer happiness when you find kindred souls who really know what the joy of Christ is and the feel of the Holy Spirit guiding us. My worst feelings of frustration are when i see people glorifying themselves, basking in self importance - that is usually unfortunately at churches. The pompous show offs. I look for the quieter humble ones from whom i can really learn and be helped on my own journey. Every word we say, everything about us gives us away. Certainly on here too. We may not be able to see one another but we can still tell a great deal from the thoughts expressed and the way they are written. Also, i am sure non believers are not stupid either, they can tell too. This will affect their destiny more than we could know. We all influence each other on so many levels. Yes. Beautiful post. Light senses light just as light can sense darkness. I have found this to be true. What you said of those at church I hope isn't true at your church. I know it isn't at mine. Our church is small but is as a family. All help one another and there is great love and joy. We spend time together at church and in many other activities. I probably feel my greatest frustration at foolishness and the lack of wisdom, but I try to learn from not only my mistakes but from the mistakes of others. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not me Posted November 27, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 14 Topic Count: 512 Topics Per Day: 0.23 Content Count: 3,187 Content Per Day: 1.44 Reputation: 3,350 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/06/2018 Status: Offline Share Posted November 27, 2019 8 hours ago, Debp said: Also, the fruits of the Spirit really help in identifying a Christian's maturity... especially the fruit of love and kindness. I’ve had the thought that the fruits of the Spirit is the Spirit’s way of itemizing how and with what outward signs Christ being formed in one may be seen and recognized. (My pondering before God.) Blessings, Not me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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