Lance wrote: > What, David, do you make of the reality that, > ... each and every thoughtful, literate (that excludes > me) participant on TT (Bill, John, Gary, Slade, > Caroline, Debbie and, Jonathan) have identified recurring > 'character deficiencies'. Are any of these correct?
I have no doubt that I have character deficiencies because I'm still growing in the grace of the Lord. However, I have not found any of these people you mention to have specifically identified any character deficiency for me to work on. Most of the accusations are character assassinations or instructions which are contrary to the Word of God. For example, the Scriptures teach that when we speak, we should speak as the oracles of God. It teaches us to minister according to the proportion of our faith. Therefore, if someone is offended because I write with authority, that is not a valid character deficiency. What they are doing is projecting their own character deficiency upon me and hoping to derail me so that their failure won't appear so glaring. Someone else might be upset because I believe in ongoing revelation. Another person like Slade might turn me off because I say that my place in the body of Christ is as a prophet. Just that statement suggests to him a character flaw, but it is not a flaw to know who I am. Some turn me off because I believe in holiness and do not budge from what I know about it. Again, that is not a character flaw, but it appears that way to the person who has not found deliverance from his sins. I know some who think I have a character flaw because I support the war in Iraq or because I am against Paul Hill killing abortionists. There are all manner of issues that will cause others to view me with distrust and suspicion. They may comfort themselves with the idea that I have a despicable character, but if they cannot specifically identify what is wrong with my character, I am left with the words that Jesus gave his detractors, "which of you convinces me of sin" (John 8:46). Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "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.
