Choose Your Battles Wisely

[appy]

After reading the conversation between the opster, alive and one other person. I have to agree that what was initially intended in the opening post, isn't exactly clarified without first reading the entire article that was linked in the post.

I seldomly click on links for a variety of reason's. And a person should not have to click on links and read articles before asking for clarification from the opster.

 

On 5/10/2021 at 7:47 AM, Hopefully said:

Battles are inevitable. They are going to come your way whether you like it or not. The only control you have, is to choose which battles you will fight, and which battles you will allow to slide on past. If you do not learn how to do this, then you will spend huge amounts of emotional and maybe even physical energy fighting every single battle that pops up.

 

The above quote sounds awkward when it comes to overall battles in the Christian life. And the bible teaches that these will happen, but think about this for a minute. Which temptations (battles) do you choose to fight, and which do you choose to let slide?

Do you see why a few have asked for clarification as to what you were meaning with the above quote? Because our battles as Christians are not limited to playing mr or miss/mrs nice person as the article speaks about. Our spiritual battles are varied.

 

[Hopefully]

9 hours ago, appy said:

Do you see why a few have asked for clarification as to what you were meaning with the above quote? Because our battles as Christians are not limited to pla

Will all due respect no I don’t especially when I added 

“Sometimes the best response is no response. You don’t have to respond to everything that comes your way. 

Choose your battles wisely. After all, life isn't measured by how many times you stood up to fight. It's not winning battles that makes you happy, but it's how many times you turned away and chose to look into a better direction. Life is too short to spend it on warring. Fight only the most, most, most important ones, let the rest go.” 

This was added right after the reading even if one did not click the link so I felt there was enough context there for one to understand and the first couple of respondents got the message. 
 

I will say though every message is not for everyone but some will get it. I didn’t expect everyone to receive my message but it’s here for whoever wants to receive it. 
 

We all operate differently. For example If I read through a confusing post and saw that it had been clarified I would not ask the poster do you see why some didn’t understand when in fact some did understand without further clarification being needed and clarification was already provided for those who did need it. We are all just different. Some are more confrontational than others and it may just be because certain messages are not for them.

 

The Bible is very clear and answers all questions for those who want to receive it yet some still question what has already been answered and what they have even heard explained by men who do believe the Bible. After reading the Bible and hearing discussions on the Bible they will still ask questions because they do not receive the message. 
 

Rarely does anything on this forum get total agreement no matter how plain and true it may be. I have learned to accept this here. It’s just the way it is. 

[Alive]

What I observe in some posts in this thread are sideways (partially veiled) complaints of the forum and individuals. What I see is a kind of gossip that is not helpful, edifying or Godly.

If there is something or someone specific that anyone feels ought to be addressed, than Jesus Himself and others writing in epistles inform us how these things are to be dealt with. Go directly to the perceived offender and reconcile. If it is a complaint of the forum itself, then take it to the Mods or to George.

This way is much healthier and good for you and will please our Lord.

If this shoe doesn't fit---than ignore it.

James 4:11 (NAS20S)    Do not speak against one another, brothers and sisters. The one who speaks against a brother or sister, or judges his brother or sister, speaks against the law and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it.

James 5:9 (NAS20S) Do not complain, brothers and sisters, against one another, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing   right at the door.

Matt. 5:21 (NAS20S)   “ You have heard that the ancients were told, ‘ YOU SHALL NOT MURDER,’ and ‘Whoever commits murder shall be answerable to the court.’ 22 “But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be answerable to the court; and whoever says to his brother, ‘ You good-for-nothing,’ shall be answerable to   the supreme court; and whoever says, ‘You fool,’ shall be guilty enough to go into the   fiery hell. 23 “Therefore, if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.

[Guest clancy]

7 minutes ago, Alive said:

What I observe in some posts in this thread are sideways (partially veiled) complaints of the forum and individuals. What I see is a kind of gossip that is not helpful, edifying or Godly.

 

I have also seen this on other threads, not just this one.

[Hopefully]

21 minutes ago, Alive said:

What I observe in some posts in this thread are sideways (partially veiled) complaints of the forum and individuals. What I see is a kind of gossip that is not helpful, edifying or Godly.

What I was hoping people would see is a message about not answering to everything thrown their way then there would be less arguments here.

This post was not intended for those who love to argue, (battle), or confront, but it’s intended for those who prefer peace but find themselves entangled in back and forth bickering all because of choosing to fight an unnecessary battle. 

I believe when we give messages that some are opposed to there are always others reading in agreement who choose not to say anything so we should not be discouraged because opposers speak up more. 
 

The message will reach those that it’s intended to reach and we must understand not all will agree. 

How should I feel about promoting peace on a Christian forum and being opposed? I should feel that I am walking as Christ walked. A great deal of his messages were opposed too. When we walk in Christ we should expect problems not pats on the back.

 

[Riverwalker]

37 minutes ago, Hopefully said:

What I was hoping people would see is a message about not answering to everything thrown their way then there would be less arguments here.

This post was not intended for those who love to argue, (battle), or confront, but it’s intended for those who prefer peace but find themselves entangled in back and forth bickering all because of choosing to fight an unnecessary battle. 

I believe when we give messages that some are opposed to there are always others reading in agreement who choose not to say anything so we should not be discouraged because opposers speak up more. 
 

The message will reach those that it’s intended to reach and we must understand not all will agree. 

How should I feel about promoting peace on a Christian forum and being opposed? I should feel that I am walking as Christ walked. A great deal of his messages were opposed too. When we walk in Christ we should expect problems not pats on the back.

 

The rocks on the shore do not push against the waves as they crash upon it, neither do they give way.  They stand, firm and resolute.  This should be our stance. Tell the Truth, Stand for  the truth, do not be moved from the truth and do not attack from the truth. Let those who wish to batter us with their prideful postures make their noise. For the crash and the splash lasts but for a moment and then falls back into the sea

[Hopefully]

19 minutes ago, Riverwalker said:

The rocks on the shore do not push against the waves as they crash upon it, neither do they give way. 

This is a beautiful message. Thank you so much.

[missmuffet]

I give all my battles to God. I take them one day at a time and one foot in front of the other with God. I ask Him for guidance and direction.