Why all the anger?

[eric]

This my last word on this topic, so I'll come straight to the point.............

On the 16th of Dec NZ time, in the "America has deserted us" thread, post# 75, I could see discord coming and I suggested that the thread be locked by the mods.

Well it was not locked and some unpleasantneed was the result. It then flowed over to the "why all the anger" thread and more unchristian and unpleasantness was the result.

In my opinion, it was left to run wild when there is absolutely no reason why it should carry on and cause more strife. It is unchristian and unwarrented

As a watchman I pmed all the participants and messaged one of the mods. I never pressed the report button, because the last two times I did so, no action was taken. I spend a huge amount of time perusing the forums of this board, out of love and respect of George, the owner. I realise the pressure that is put on the moderaters and the fact that I myself am far from faultless. A watchman is supposed to sound the alarm when trouble arises and that is what I do, regardless of who was right or wrong.

This is the time of sharing the good news, not squabbling and it makes me sad when things are left until it becomes a free for all. I have seen a lot of good friends and brethren leave this board, because some people can't bridle their tongues and dont forget this is a public board which is read by anyone, and it's not doing christianity or the church any favours and certainly not edifying young christians who are struggling to know the truth.

I'm sorry I am not good at writing what I feel, but I'm sure you all get my drift.

cheers, eric.

[Guest Biblicist]

OK, here I am, had to get some sleep you know.

Whenever someone sins, whether or not it is directly against you. It's a sin against Christ and therefore against us. We are commanded to help other's stay on the right path. If we do not, we are held accountable for our idle words, and the "little one" is lead astray.

If you see a brother in sin, correct them in private. As has been clearly demonstrated here, public rebuke only turns into a "he said, she said" argument and does not edify the saints or further the cause of Christ. In fact it is detrimental, at best.

I think this thread should be closed before it goes any further.

Matthew 18: 15-20

[kari21]

Wow. I am so glad that you posted what you did yesterday, Shiloh. (The 08:35 AM #113 post. I didn't want to take up space quoting the whole thing).

What an awesome way to clear the air! I admire your passion for Israel so very much. I have been here just over a year, and you have never changed, nor compromised, when it comes to Israel.

I only wish I knew a quarter of what you know!

Be blessed, and know that you are greatly loved here.

[Guest Biblicist]

So be it Vickilynn. You may choose to not help another by not showing them they are doing something wrong. I will help another anyway I can.

Matthew 18:15 "If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you.

Thank you Sister for your concern, but she has not sinned against me, or I would of done so. We just are butting heads ... she has her point and I have mine. We just strongly disagree with each other's view on what is being said here.

OneLight

Shalom Alan,

I may be way off-base here, but I read Bib's post as saying that "helping one another" is correctly done according to Matthew 18, showing them in private, not in a public thread. I don't believe she was talking about you and I. But, I could be wrong and this is a perfect example of how 2 people can read the same words and see 2 different things in it, and unless we ASK the writer, we may never know which one is the truth. The same thing should be done with other posts.

Yes, Vickilynn, you interpreted what I said correctly. Helping other's is correctly done according to Matthew 18.

[WayneB]

This my last word on this topic, so I'll come straight to the point.............

On the 16th of Dec NZ time, in the "America has deserted us" thread, post# 75, I could see discord coming and I suggested that the thread be locked by the mods.

Well it was not locked and some unpleasantneed was the result. It then flowed over to the "why all the anger" thread and more unchristian and unpleasantness was the result.

In my opinion, it was left to run wild when there is absolutely no reason why it should carry on and cause more strife. It is unchristian and unwarrented

As a watchman I pmed all the participants and messaged one of the mods. I never pressed the report button, because the last two times I did so, no action was taken. I spend a huge amount of time perusing the forums of this board, out of love and respect of George, the owner. I realise the pressure that is put on the moderaters and the fact that I myself am far from faultless. A watchman is supposed to sound the alarm when trouble arises and that is what I do, regardless of who was right or wrong.

This is the time of sharing the good news, not squabbling and it makes me sad when things are left until it becomes a free for all. I have seen a lot of good friends and brethren leave this board, because some people can't bridle their tongues and dont forget this is a public board which is read by anyone, and it's not doing christianity or the church any favours and certainly not edifying young christians who are struggling to know the truth.

I'm sorry I am not good at writing what I feel, but I'm sure you all get my drift.

cheers, eric.

Well spoken eric.

At the request of the OP and some other participants, this thread is closed.

Speaking as a moderator, it is hard to decide when enough is enough. We don't want to stop discussion and the free exchange of opinions, especially among the brethren, but there does come a time that discussion becomes fruitless and unedifying.

Saints, please read these pinned topics and give them some thoughtful consideration...

Right/Wrong verses Working/Not Working, A different perspective

http://www.worthyboards.com/index.php?showtopic=74383

Dangers of a Lop Sided Message, ...understanding GRACE with TRUTH

http://www.worthyboards.com/index.php?showtopic=7870

Posting without Offence

http://www.worthyboards.com/index.php?showtopic=65335

What's so hard about loving one another in TRUTH and GRACE?

May the Lord Bless all of you richly,

wayne