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[WISDOM]

Grace to you all in Jesus Christ,

This is not a game and G-d takes it very seriously.

I know it is just the internet. Yet G-d does reside here. I can tell you as a moderator that Spiritual battle does go on here. I have to prepare extensively for it.

I had no idea when I was just posting how the enemy uses us and others.

As Wisdom has said earlier when we allow it. The enemy comes rushing in. I have witnessed it. When we brethren strife. This makes a hole and the enemy thrusts in. We are equipped with offensive armour only. A sword , breastplate, shodden feet ,helmet, etc... All used in forward motion. If we turn back or left or right our flank is exposed or our sides exposed. Thus allowing an attack that might and many times does pierce thru. We haven't seen what was coming and not been on offense. Like a watchman asleep. Or like Peter concerned about the others while we were to be doing what He told us to do and not fishing watching over them whem G-d is provident

Often we are concerned , like Peter, with what John is doing. When Christ has said don't worry about him "Feed my sheep!""Focus on me!" In other words move forward take ground look not sideways nor left or right. Focus on Christ not the wind or waves.

We are also here to fellow. We are a family. The family of G-d. I treat my own son with respect. My dad for that matter and he is not saved. The people unsaved that I work with I have more patience with. Yet I would come here and savage my ETERNAL brethren?

You can spend a lifetime trying to find the perfect board to fellow on. The perfect little church to fellow in. G-d is building His Church not your fantasy! He builds it up in the hopes that you can learn to Love real people just like you and me. Yes we value our opinion! Don't we all?

G-d desires that you Love real people just like He does. You may not agree with someones opinion. Ideally people would fit all our preconceived notions of what a Christian is. Only G-d knows for sure. It is a body built up of Love. Love for imperfect sinners, just as G-d has seen fit to do. In my humble opinion that is.

Again this is not a game. Don't play it like it is, please. The Lord uses all kinds to further His very Glory.

Before I was asked to be a Moderator here. The Lord said to me. "George is gonna ask you to do something." "Don't say no! It will help you to grow."

Now what was it I didn't know? When asked I knew immediately. I didn't really want to do this. Yet I am obedient. I felt like I wanted to give something back to the Lord to His very board. The board where I grew sooo much. My service here is not by my choice. How long will it run? I don't know? I am at His service. I strive to serve His Glory. I told george I don't know enough. he said don't worry G-d is provident .That very week my Pastor was preaching on Paul knowing Christ and Him crucified. That was sufficient! His grace is sufficient!

i want to add one more thing.

Are you a member here or an attender?

Attenders are spectators and consumers!

Members get involved. Members contribute to the body of Christ!

Attenders want the benefits without the responsibility that comes along with that. Like people living together without commiting to marriage.

Members are Wed and thus take on the responsibilty that comes with the covenant.

Sorry if that is harsh . It came to light today in my study and preparation for coming here.

Christian life is more than just commitment to Christ. It is living it out thru fellowship . It is saying today G-d I want to Love you, More than that I want to love how you Love. Lord thank you for another day to pour it out. Not only to my brethren but also to the great commision.

Peace,

Dave

.....wise, WISE words.....honored to be under your Moderation!

[traveller]

Dove -- You have been nothing but respectful and kind even when disagreeing with someone.

[sagz4Christ]

Dove -- You have been nothing but respectful and kind even when disagreeing with someone.

[Guest idolsmasher]

Sixtuplets for Dove!

I don't think anyone expects that we would all agree about everything or that none of us would ever say something that might not be absolute truth. There isn't one of us here that knows it all, we're all learning. I think the issue is all about how we interact and whether or not we are speaking to uplift others or attempting to knock them down. It seems that quite often when people don't like something, they will try to attack the messenger instead of trying to humbly and gracefully accept that this is how the other person sees it and go about trying to make your case in a spirit of helpfulness. Very few people are ever persuaded through mean spiritedness and bitter contention.

Thinking you know it all just shows how little you do know. What good is it to convince someone if you have to destroy their character and yours to do it? Is it really worth it to want to be right so badly that you end up being totally wrong, .... even if you are right? People are much more willing to listen to someone who treats them with love and respect than they are someone who is just obstinately and rudely "right".

There have been many good and edifying comments in this thread, Thanks for bringing it up Tallitot and to all who have tried to present some balance on this issue!

By the way Doc, you're doing a fantastic moderating job, God bless you! Thanks for making the board a better place!