Remember when- now shaking dust

[branchesofHim]

2 minutes ago, kwikphilly said:

Precisely There are numerous times with much zeal thoughts of response race through my mind as I sometimes must work to take captive.... We must subject them all to the obedience of Christ Authority

Christ, our Head....

Indeed. Shalom

2 Timothy 2:[24] And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
[25] In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
[26] And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

[Alive]

2 minutes ago, branchesofHim said:

Indeed. Shalom

2 Timothy 2:[24] And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
[25] In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
[26] And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

I cannot remember when or who, but many years ago, I heard or read the following…”meekness is the means between weakness and strength”.

I have thought about that related to how Christ conducted Himself on earth.

For those with authority of any kind, it can be an important guide.

[Hopefully]

4 minutes ago, Rosie1jack2pauline3 said:

As I’ve said before, those 20:30:pages happen for a reason, there is reason behind everything happening in our lives.

Many of these posts that go on and on are arguments over words.

For example:

Saved vs born again 

“Keep on telling everyone these truths. And warn them before God not to argue about words. Such arguments don’t help anyone, and they ruin those who listen to them.”
‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2:14‬ 

That’s why the advice I take is say what I have to say drop the mic. Stating our truth is not arguing, but going back and forth is. 

 

 

[Alive]

There is an old addage that comes in handy….”remember to breathe”.

:-)

[B-B]

10 minutes ago, Hopefully said:

but going back and forth is. 

...yes, I agree...especially if it's the same old same old  being repeated in each and every post, in thread after thread.

Can become rather tedious to read, rather tiresome. Can reveal self-seeking/attention seeking tendencies, -  Not spiritually healthy.

[Hopefully]

1 minute ago, B-B said:

Not spiritually healthy.

God says it ruins people and it does. He helps me through it and helps me understand. 

[Alive]

A horse once dead, needs not be twice killed.

Sorry guys, I seem to be on a roll here having some fun.

[branchesofHim]

5 minutes ago, B-B said:

Can become rather tedious to read, rather tiresome. Can reveal self-seeking/attention seeking tendencies, -  Not spiritually healthy.

Another point to consider is that Jesus, our example, never argued with anyone. He simply stated the truth and went on about the Father's business.

Matthew 11:[15] He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

[Hopefully]

1 minute ago, Rosie1jack2pauline3 said:

How can it ruin a person if they are in Christ?

Is it okay to ruin a person who is not in Christ?

[branchesofHim]

2 minutes ago, Rosie1jack2pauline3 said:

Indeed, but we aren’t Jesus are we Brother?

But we are in Him. Shalom

2 Corinthians 5:[10] For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
[11] Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
[12] For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
[13] For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
[14] For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
[15] And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
[16] Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
[17] Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
[18] And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
[19] To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
[20] Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
[21] For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.