Why all the anger?

[Guest Biblicist]

I agree to this as well Emily.

Something to think about is, if something someone posts makes you angry, how do you respond? This is important. Most responses written in defensiveness just make things a big mess. When you have been offended, it is not a free ticket to behave however you wish. We are each to be responsible for our own words/emoticons. I have seen emoticons used with unmistakable intent of ridiculing, so it is not just our words. I think we should all go read Bibs thread, and we could all learn from it, most definately including myself!

To repost the link Bibs shared: http://www.worthyboards.com/index.php?show...=56393&st=0

I too agree with this sentiment.

If you wish to get into the entire study you can purchase the book, by the same name, or get it from the Library.

War of Words by Paul David Tripp

[Vickilynn]

Vickilynn

I understand what you are saying and I agree. When there are no direct words pointing to the anger, nobody can judge. But, where there are words of anger, you are not judging, but making an observance.

Shalom Alan,

Perhaps. Yes, when there are words that are unloving, ungracious, uncalled-for personal attacks, these are definitely not things we, as Christians should say. And if we see them, we should alert the Moderators and also, according to Matthew 18, we should contact that person in private to tell him/her that we are offended by their actions.

I will not suffer an arrogant "know-nothing" like you

Clearly you are no brother in Christ

What an arrogant crock

your remarks are the typical racist, anti-Semtic, baseless types of nonfactual criticisms that I have heard from skinheads and others of similar ilk

Alan, I am not aware of this thread or the writer, but as I said, in this case, MY responsibility is to respond as Jesus would have me to.

First off, to pray for the writer.

Secondly, to contact them in private about the matter. (Matthew 18)

Thirdly, (if they don't remove their posts or apologize publicly, alert the Mods.

As for the statement Jesus made to Peter. Are you saying that Peter was Satan?

Alan, no, I am not saying Peter was satan. I am saying that Jesus was harshly rebuking Peter and someone who was looking on or someone who reads the Bible might assume that Jesus was angry, without really know the intentions of Jesus, just as we cannot always assume that we know the intentions of each writer here. That was my point.

[patricia1]

I remeber stating that in another post that it is notwhat is being said..it is how you react, fruitful...angry...frustraed , revengeful.

I remember responding to a

post in another thread...I thought I was in the right one. And I also responded to a statement to the wrong person... talk about Blonde moments!!! i am not blonde either.. oops for those who are ...we can substitute senior moment...I am just about the age.. and of course brain damaged as well HAHAHAH lol

Bibs thats a great idea... see ya there soon. patricia1

[Guest Biblicist]

Vickilynn

I understand what you are saying and I agree. When there are no direct words pointing to the anger, nobody can judge. But, where there are words of anger, you are not judging, but making an observance.

Shalom Alan,

Perhaps. Yes, when there are words that are unloving, ungracious, uncalled-for personal attacks, these are definitely not things we, as Christians should say. And if we see them, we should alert the Moderators and also, according to Matthew 18, we should contact that person in private to tell him/her that we are offended by their actions.

I will not suffer an arrogant "know-nothing" like you

Clearly you are no brother in Christ

What an arrogant crock

your remarks are the typical racist, anti-Semtic, baseless types of nonfactual criticisms that I have heard from skinheads and others of similar ilk

Alan, I am not aware of this thread or the writer, but as I said, in this case, MY responsibility is to respond as Jesus would have me to.

First off, to pray for the writer.

Secondly, to contact them in private about the matter. (Matthew 18)

Thirdly, (if they don't remove their posts or apologize publicly, alert the Mods.

As for the statement Jesus made to Peter. Are you saying that Peter was Satan?

Alan, no, I am not saying Peter was satan. I am saying that Jesus was harshly rebuking Peter and someone who was looking on or someone who reads the Bible might assume that Jesus was angry, without really know the intentions of Jesus, just as we cannot always assume that we know the intentions of each writer here. That was my point.

AMEN, Vickilynn. Well said.

[Guest Biblicist]

I remeber stating that in another post that it is notwhat is being said..it is how you react, fruitful...angry...frustraed , revengeful.

I remember responding to a

post in another thread...I thought I was in the right one. And I also responded to a statement to the wrong person... talk about Blonde moments!!! i am not blonde either.. oops for those who are ...we can substitute senior moment...I am just about the age.. and of course brain damaged as well HAHAHAH lol

Bibs thats a great idea... see ya there soon. patricia1

Actually, Patricia, I was hoping you would do this one!

[Guest God's_child1976]

I have been on Worthy for about 6 months. have only set back and read your request and prayed for each one of those request. Our life is to short to make such terrible comments about others. We all need to put away our anger and bring out our passion, please do good unto others and forgive by practicing forgivness. My God bless us all and give us the stre4ngth we are lacking

[grace222]

This is why I feel "forgiving one another" is so important.

Sometimes I get a little upset and over-react and could come across angry,

but I do cool down and apologise.

So, If I have hurt any of my brothers and sisters here I am SO sorry.

Praying for us during this season.

I know - sometimes this is truly the "crazy season" when we do get very passionate and easily

upset.

Hugs

GRACE

[Guest Biblicist]

This is why I feel "forgiving one another" is so important.

Sometimes I get a little upset and over-react and could come across angry,

but I do cool down and apologise.

So, If I have hurt any of my brothers and sisters here I am SO sorry.

Praying for us during this season.

I know - sometimes this is truly the "crazy season" when we do get very passionate and easily

upset.

Hugs

GRACE

Grace, this is all God asks.

When we use our words to hurt or control, apologize. We are human and we are going to offend, and hurt each other. It's human nature. The difference between the redeemed and unbelievers is that even though we may make mistakes, we forgive because we are forgiven.

A simple, "I'm sorry that I hurt you, please forgive me. There is no excuse for talking to a Brother like that." Why does that seem so difficult to do?

[Guest shiloh357]

Since I am the person who is, more or less, being singled out by One Light (my remarks seem to be the ones he mostly chose to rip out of their context and showcase) for condemnation on this thread, then it is appropriate that I respond to the OP and the rest of you pertaining to what I said in the thread,

[Fraught]

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