RE: [TruthTalk] What is a Christian?

[Slade Henson]

Perhaps we need to consider who gets the preaching and who gets the reprove/rebuke/exhort. Perhaps two different groups?   -- slade -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of ShieldsFamily Sent: Tuesday, 18 January, 2005 13.12 To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] What is a Christian? 2 Tim 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. There are only 2 times to preach IN season & Out of season Very true Kevin.  However I don’t read the word “Bludgeon” in there.  We cannot bludgeon anyone into the kingdom.  A rebuke and a reproof and exhortation can be done with dignity and firmness—but doesn’t always have to be harsh.  Your heart is in the right place.  Check the fruit of your efforts to see if they are working now and then.  Maybe they are; I don’t know. I just know that DaveH has chosen his path, and I can’t reason or scream him out of it.  Some things are between him and his conscience. I’m ready to talk if/when he is ready, but can’t barge in against his will. Izzy