Re: [TruthTalk] More wisdom from Dallas Willard

[Debbie Sawczak]

No, we won't agree on a lot of things, and that's part of my point. As for honourable correction & exhortation if necessary--absolutely, Terry, and with thanksgiving! All the more as we see the Day approaching. We hear the ring of genuine love for God in the most diverse voices on TT.   OK, I'm done preachin'! As you were, everybody! (or not)    Debbie I can only speak for myself,Debbie, and I speak as a conservative.  Love is sometimes overlooking the faults of others, but just as often, it is attempting to correct the faults of others.  When I needed correcting as a child, my father blistered my butt.  He did it because he loved me.  I would have been a monster if he had not done so.  My dad also spent time with me, taught me to hunt and fish and do other important stuff. My heavenly Father is the same way.  You do not have to read far in the Bible to be aware of this.  Why you would expect me to be different is a mystery to me.  With examples like that, I want to be like that.  Neither of my examples were compromisers.  I will not be one either.  If a brother or sister needs correcting, I will try to correct them.  If they deserve praise, I will praise them.  Please do not expect me to agree with that which I find false in order to be part of the community.  That is not the way I am built. I will love you, and I will pray for you, but I may never agree with you. Terry