Sheep Don't Bite Sheep

[TheBlade]

Nice thought yet its not true. Yes yes I know what your trying to say but in real life rarely yet does happen sheep bite sheep and bite the shepherd. Some sheep are known for biting. 

He says do not let your anger last until the sun goes down. So lets not use speculation as truth. Case in point "Maybe that is not a sheep, but instead a wolf that is doing the biting". Not sure why in those moments we would think negative. Yeah its always the other person that's wrong I get it I do. Flip it I always will  look at me first. We all have the right to get mad..just don't let it last more then a day. Try to remember were reading "text" and not to read into something that is not said...pfft being typed. Again make it about you.. not them you speak words of life and no matter what is said or to you at you.. speak words of life. That will bring more bare more fruit. 

[Starise]

I've been nipped a few times.

[R. Hartono]

36 minutes ago, Starise said:

I've been nipped a few times.

Its horrible I see that sheep bite sheep in reality not in this cyber internet forum.

Edited January 19, 2023 by R. Hartono

[Neighbor]

2 hours ago, 1to3 said:

a socially retarded way

Ha, reminds me of a work friend who decades ago used the phrase "socially unconscious".  Come to think of it he used it in a description of me. He was a kick, well was till he died rather young.

All these decades later I find I have been led to a church body that had a pastor ( Now deceased)  who emphasized Love one another. As God loves you, love one another. Or as I think of it Love God -love one another. Be kind to one another. It is he that also said sheep don't bite sheep.

I Liked that caution then, still do. If someone is biting, if that is their way or habit, they may not be a sheep, even though they are among the flock and in the sheepfold. 

Love God -Love one another

[Neighbor]

12 hours ago, 1to3 said:

Do you feel I have bitten you?

I don't know have you? ???

I try not to keep a record.

 

Reminds me though of a lesson learned along the way in my own life.

We had a business adversary that was  trying to take over our business. My then partner was quite friendly with him regardless, and would end up sharing some inside information about our business with our adversary.

I cautioned him on that saying, "He is not your friend!" My partner a well studied and learned  Christian, responded, "I may not be his friend, but he is mine."

That has stayed with me for decades now. And seeing how my partner lived out his life to the end, I find he had the right attitude and goal! Treat all well, be a friend to all, regardless of how they may treat you.

For the victory comes at the end of the run of life. Run well and finish strong. All the little stuff along the way? It truly is little stuff along the way.

[Neighbor]

Those that may be wolves, or those sheep that may not be having a good day on a particular day are not the same animal at all; however even the wolf can be witnessed to  and of our Lord's gospel in word and in deed plus prayed for  that many may be found mature at  our Lord's return.

 To love the sheep the fellow sheep, that's easy; to love the wolf not so easy perhaps, but worth the diligent effort for the sake of the glory of God.

Gets to be fun even! There is more than a few ouch ouch moments felt as one sojourns along the roadway though isn't there? Still, what a fun adventure!

[Ray12614]

One pastor I had used to say . . . . 

Sheep go "Baaaaaaaa" . . . 

Goats  "Butt or push" each other around and always want to be at the top of the flock . . . 

 

[1to3]

1 hour ago, Neighbor said:

I don't know have you? ???

I try not to keep a record.

Good morning Neighbor,

No I have not as far as I know of.

But if anyone here does feel I have, please give reference to any of my posts in 2022/23

14 hours ago, Neighbor said:

Ha, reminds me of a work friend who decades ago used the phrase "socially unconscious".  Come to think of it he used it in a description of me. He was a kick, well was till he died rather young.

All these decades later I find I have been led to a church body that had a pastor ( Now deceased)  who emphasized Love one another. As God loves you, love one another. Or as I think of it Love God -love one another. Be kind to one another. It is he that also said sheep don't bite sheep.

I Liked that caution then, still do. If someone is biting, if that is their way or habit, they may not be a sheep, even though they are among the flock and in the sheepfold. 

Love God -Love one another

About the last paragraph,

i would say if a person or the majority of the congregation of a church do not display christian love, than something is terribly amiss.

I believe there is something more to be concerned with rather than someone who does not write in a certain the style that pleases you,  and  that is: someone who comes in so craftily that they make themselves have people bend over backwards for them while they gain more and more of an audience as most sheep can tend to follow other sheep, and then start bringing into the church or Forum other worldly philosophies and end up watering down Gods Word to being lukewarm and of no effect.

This is what we call apostasy happening in the churches today.

And if you see that you are in a lukewarm church, best is to get out.

Revelation 3:16-18¹⁶ So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.¹⁷ Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:¹⁸ I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

 

How does one recognize a lukewarm church?

 

When the Word of God is watered down and worldly philosophies are implemented instead and  do not align with Gods Word

This is the bigger concern, that is : of a true luciferian wolf coming in sheeps clothing looking to steal, kill and destroy Gods sheep.

this luciferian infiltration : saying all goes, yoga is ok, worldly living is ok, is in fact NOT OK.

These are the Real luciferian wolves to be concerned about in order to protect yourself from them.

When the Real Wolf antichrist makes himself known,  they will be so Charming, so alluring, so captivating.

 

In Christ Jesus Always;

Not perfect by far but continuing forward His race;

1to3

 

[Neighbor]

15 minutes ago, 1to3 said:

Good morning Neighbor,

 

Good morning, 

Have a blessed day!*

 

* That is so much fun to say and hear/read. I love it at the mountains where nearly all say that with enthusiasm.

[1to3]

2 minutes ago, Rosie1jack2pauline3 said:

If you can recognise in oneself, that maybe you have been a biter, then come to the knowledge of all that biting, why  you did it, some even aren’t aware of their “ biting “ could be done out of complete ignorance, the only person that can reveal it to them is the “ Holy Spirit “ once you understand why you did all that biting ,you may understand where a sheep who bite comes from, .....my thoughts.

Hello Rosie;

I think it would be also correct if another loving member took the other person aside and had a little talk with them . The Holy Spirit can also work through a beloved brethren.

Also it is written that we ARE our brothers keepers and when we see something off we should go to our brother sister in Christ to help them SEE their going off track.\

James 5:19-20

My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

Matthew 18:15-17-18-20

Galatians 6:1Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted

https://www.openbible.info/topics/confronting_sins