Judy wrote: > I don't know what to say about your lazy > boy fantasy - we don't have one.
ROTFLOL! You got me on that one, Judy. I was just trying to communicate the armchair quarterback idea. You know, like the guy who watches sports on television and thinks he would be a better quarterback than the one he is criticizing? Look, the Bible talks about preaching, right? I mean, do you disagree with the idea of someone standing up in a public park, on a street corner, or on a university campus, and raising up his voice to declare the kingdom of God and righteousness? If you agree that it is in the Bible, but you aren't doing it yourself, can you understand how some of your comments might sound to the guy who is getting all beat up, put in jail, mocked, etc.? You come across like the armchair quarterback, and he is looking to you for that warm fuzzy acceptance and love, but instead he gets rejection from you too. It's kind of disheartening. Be a supportive sister! That's what I'm trying to say. Cheer for the team! Judy wrote: > I'm not against repentance and reproof and so > long as it is within the body of Christ, I'm > all for it. Ok, I hear you. We might have to work on what you mean by the "body of Christ" and whether or not repentance is only within the body, but let's just set that aside of a moment. How about making the same statement positive for starters. Can you say something like, "I support the idea of repentance being preached and reproof being given as long as it is within the body of Christ." I know you just said it in that statement, and you might find it silly for me to have you word it in a positive way, but I think it better puts us on the same footing. I don't want to feel like I'm dragging you to agreement. Let's just agree together that repentance is part of what Jesus preached, and that men of God are to be in the service of reproving others. Are we at that level of agreement? Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
