Pick a Passage?

[WayneB]

Another is that, for some reason, I am very good at learning and comprehension, but literally stupid when it comes to teaching! For me, it's hard to convey what I know, but... oh well.

By the way brother...watch out. You just described the perfect teacher (in my opinion). The only effective Teacher is the Holy Spirit. It ain't us brother. The really good teachers and leaders are the ones who know they cannot do it on their own so they allow the Holy Spirit to work through them. Examples? Moses, Gideon and a bunch of fishermen! The stupid but obedient folks make the best servant of the Lord, don't they? You may be perfect for the job!

Bless you, Wayne

[IslandRose]

Another is that, for some reason, I am very good at learning and comprehension, but literally stupid when it comes to teaching! For me, it's hard to convey what I know, but... oh well.

By the way brother...watch out. You just described the perfect teacher (in my opinion). The only effective Teacher is the Holy Spirit. It ain't us brother. The really good teachers and leaders are the ones who know they cannot do it on their own so they allow the Holy Spirit to work through them. Examples? Moses, Gideon and a bunch of fishermen! The stupid but obedient folks make the best servant of the Lord, don't they? You may be perfect for the job!

Bless you, Wayne

[tsth]

and scripture picking, people choose ones that will support their statements and I don't do it. I go by what I learn after studying the scriptures and try to put it in my own words. 

God bless us all.

Although I realize this particular thread is about picking and choosing, that is not to say that we shouldn't base our standings upon very absolute doctrine, and many times, Scripture can be that precise in regard to certain topics. Especially in regard to sin.

homosexuality

adultery

fornication

drunkenness

stealing

(well you get my drift)

So having said that, I just want to add that it is not our personal paraphrasing that moves a soul, but the Power of the written Word of God, that will reach a person through The Holy Spirit.

Therefore, if applicable to the topic at hand, I ALWAYS want to post Scripture, as it will always have MORE POWER, than my own Words.

Romans 15:4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.

2 Tim. 3:13 But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, 15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

In His Love,

Suzanne

[tsth]

Thank you all very much, although I'm a little embarrassed. I really wasn't fishing for compliments, but I would be lying if I said they didn't make me feel better.

I will confess, that I have not been the most sociable here on WB's. I truly tend to be shy in person for the most part, and I guess I have been a bit withdrawn here too. I do appreciate your kindnesses and responses. Please forgive me for my lack of the same. I really do envy you all at times, for the closeness that you have among you. Although I have not participated to that level, and shame on me, that has not been any of your faults. Thank you all very much. I tend to be a loner type, and mean no snub at all, I guess it's just my personality type. I do hope you will continue your allowances for that.

In His Love,

Suzanne

[Shelby]

I hear you understand. I will sometime just post the scripture I am referenceing because I am am all for having scripture given in context. So that would mean for a long post. Those that are obvious cut an pastes I often skip. So I try to help by giving a reference in context. Scripture is the ultimate authority when speaking of those types of issues, but you know anyone can provide scripture, but the one who can convey that scripture to help a fallen brother is also helpful. Also luckily here we have plenty of people who will call you on it if you take soemthing out of context.

[IslandRose]

Therefore, if applicable to the topic at hand, I ALWAYS want to post Scripture, as it will always have MORE POWER, than my own Words.

I rarely post my opinion without posting scripture to back it. And I really strive not to post scripture that teaches something else in its context. I cannot always post the complete context of a scripture, that would make the post too long, but if it is necessary to post it all to make a point, I don't feel it is time wasted to use it all.

[traveller]

Bad on me! WISDOM once told me that if he reads "In my opinion" he looks carefully at it against the word of God because he doesn't want someone's "opinion" , he wants God's truth. Very well said I thought!!! However, he sure stepped on MY toes when he said it because I often speak my opinion. HOWEVER-not nearly so much now that he told me that! I guess I do both the positng of scripture and my opinions.

Note to WISDOM - I promise to check myself more often

[WayneB]

I myself have been considering leaving lately. It seems that I am constantly defending myself. But I am still praying about it. My best Friend Katie (Keslc) is on sabaticol from the boards for a while for similar reasons. I think we get really wrapped up in some of the issues and remarks some people make.

Shelby,

I know this is off topic, but may I interject a thought? Don

[WayneB]

I just want to add that it is not our personal paraphrasing that moves a soul, but the Power of the written Word of God, that will reach a person through The Holy Spirit.

Therefore, if applicable to the topic at hand, I ALWAYS want to post Scripture, as it will always have MORE POWER, than my own Words.

Well said Suzanne!!!

[BigJer]

I heard a preacher say something like this once:

When you see a THEREfore, you need to look BEfore, in order to see WHEREfore.