Why?Why?Why?Why?Why?

[Kabowd]

A while back we had a season where the board was bombarded with topics about satan and the occult. Now it seems we're bombarded with countless topics about the law. From who is keeping it, who is breaking it, what we should eat, wear, shave, etc...it's amazing.

I'm sure this topic won't thrill those who are facinated with the law but I'm honestly curious why there seems to be more focus and devotion to the Law than on Christ. I'm beginning to wonder if we need a new forum just for the certain few so they can observe their laws, discuss it amongst themselves and praise one another for keeping them to their standards.

It's one thing to have your convictions and stick to them, but it seems like there are some who are trying to force their convictions on others. Most, of course, are in subtle ways...as in the form of "questions" ... but it doesn't take very long before it's obvious the answers they get are not "up to par" or in line with what they believe about the law. This seems rather disingenuous to me. At least if you're going to tell everyone else that they are sinning and wrong, do it openly. Don't disguise your accusation as a question, baiting people to respond so that you can then tell them how wrong they are. I've watched recent topics deteriorate as a "simple question" turned into accusations about going to hell...over something like keeping the Sabbath. And unfortunately, there hasn't been just one topic like this.

WorthyBoards has always been a place of grace and acceptance. There are many people here, from many different faiths and backgrounds who post freely and are received with love and patience. But I think it's an abuse of this grace and freedom for there to be a certain group of people who seem to have an agenda to "enlighten" the people of this board, specifically about their observance (or lack thereof) of the "laws".

To those of you I'm referring to (and I'm sure you know who you are), please...RELAX. Trust the Holy Spirit enough to realize that those of us who are His will discern the truth, He will teach it to us and convict us when we are wrong. That's not to say that we can't encourage one another and teach one another things...but there is a certain aggressiveness in many of these recent topics that is just unneeded. You really don't need to try to be the Holy Spirit for us. Discussions are one thing, that's what this website is for and it's wonderful. But constantly probing people about their personal convictions and then subsequently berating them when it deviates from your standard is another. Please don't do this.

Thank you.

[RGR]

I agree with you, but the simplest way to get a subject stopped is not to frequent it. It winds up being a "going around in circles" debate that goes on page after page after page.

[DaBronx]

Good post

[Remnantrob]

It's a forum and people are gonna disagree. If you want to keep silent about it, you gonna be the bigger man/woman but the other person is gonna have the last word and it will seem like you have no argument and agree or you disagree but have no argument. It's a pride thing most times. Sad to say

[Kabowd]

For clarification....I wasn't talking about the average debates or even heated discussions. Please re-read my post if that's what you understood it to mean.

[PwrInTheBld]

I'm fairly new here and don't say much but I sure do read lots. My comment is not related to any particular posts/posters. It's just a general observation made on my part prior to and after becoming a member of Worthy and that is......the bags of stones that some people carry, get lighter and lighter.

I pray my bag will always remain so very heavy.

[Keith]

I just wanted to add my support for Tess' post.

One thing that amazes me is how threads that comment on how wonderful God is or concentrate on His goodness get very little attention. To me that says that Christians may read it but don't comment and think, "Yeah, yeah, God is good, we know that. Same old, same old."

How threads about the greatness of God, His face, His attributes, and the seeking to be nearer to Him are the ones that excite and encourage me. God and His love and goodness never bore me! If someone posts something that seems "basic" or like "Christianity 101", people ignore it. God is not so common as that! Please tell me that people don't believe that!

Another type of topic that people are loathe to participate very much in are the ones that talk about how we can improve our walk with Him. Ones that make us evaluate where we are in that area. Threads like these are frequented by the same Christians. I can pretty much post a topic and tell you who is most likely to respond to it and who will more than likely continue responding to it.

Arguments and harmoneutical, scientific, theological, philosophical, "technical speak" debates are what seems to thrill people more. And some of the topics are just trivial in light of salvation and living in Him! To be honest, most of these debates and arguments are continue out of PRIDE! "I'm right and you're wrong!" How many of these debates ever really accomplish anything? Very, very, very few. There are things worth debating and discussing, absolutely. But.... be careful of being wise in your own eyes!

God gave us life so we could live it! Love, laugh and enjoy each other! None of us are so far along that a trip back to the basics wouldn't benefit us. This is a Christian Fellowship and Message Board, not C-SPAN.

[Guest Zayit]

I'm beginning to wonder if we need a new forum just for the certain few so they can observe their laws, discuss it amongst themselves and praise one another for keeping them to their standards.

Nice to know that there are proponants of segregation and ghettos here too.

If you don't like the questions I ask you don't have to answer them, you certainly don't have to read them, why do they bother so many so much?

Shouldn't we always want to grow, to question why we believe what we do, and always be asking are we doing everything the L-RD wants of us? Are we shining a light into the world or are we shining HIS Light? there is a BIG difference.

One little lie can change your whole perspective on life, I have been taught that many times.

We should always be seeking the truth and never let ourselves be fooled that we have truly found it, till we are in heaven, then we can rest from that.

Oh, and ( I can't speak for anyone else here ) but the only praise my soul craves is "Well done good and faithful servant". Praises of men aren't worth the breath used to say them ( to me anyway).

[larryt]

Hi Tess,

I'm sure this topic won't thrill those who are facinated with the law but I'm honestly curious why there seems to be more focus and devotion to the Law than on Christ. I'm beginning to wonder if we need a new forum just for the certain few so they can observe their laws, discuss it amongst themselves and praise one another for keeping them to their standards.

To those that are pushing for adherence to the law I would say

Ga 4:21

[Sirsilius]

Why?Why?Why?Why?Why?

Love!Love!Love!Love!Love!

John 14:15 If you love Me, keep My commandments.

Edited August 19, 2005 by Sirsilius