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Just wondering - at what point do you believe discernment crosses the line into criticism, and how do you check yourselves to make sure that you walk in discernment, but not take on a critical spirit?

My first question would be why are they promoting this, instead of Christ and Him crucified?

I can't tell you how much my heart leapt for joy - the Fear of the Lord - something that is so beautiful - and something that is sadly lacking so much in much of the church these days! Oh that this was preached on more - and also sought after more by Christians! One that stands out to me here...

Thanks for replying Randy - I think I get where you're coming from - is it more a debate on Calvin vs Arminian? As I understand it - Calvin's believe that we have zero part in our salvation - it is God entirely, who chooses, elects and so forth, and if we're not chosen, we're doomed - nothing...

Thanks for clarifying... The way I understand what you're putting forward then is similar to this: We can not earn our salvation by giving up and not practicing sin.... However when we are truly saved - as a result of our salvation we will no longer practice sin. (We may still slip up - but...

The short simplistic view that I understand this subject is the following: 1) Grace - determines where we spend eternity. (Heaven, and then onto the new earth if saved, or Hades, and eventually the lake of fire if we reject Christ's Grace). Works has absolutely no part to play in salvation...

Hi Rylan, I'm sorry to hear about your anxiety. I'm going to first respond by saying "I don't know". I have my thoughts and convictions on the issue - but to be straight up and open - it's an area I have been dealing with for years myself. What is spiritual, what is flesh, and what is a flesh...

I really feel for you Josho. It's unfortunate - but I believe that Victoria currently has the government it deserves - Melbourne is more left than Seattle and unfortunately the good suffer with the bad. And with a union influenced person involved - it's all about growing like cancer and taking...

Hi @Josho Real sorry to hear you've been included with the lockdowns. I'm not sure what to believe. People missing out on food. Could be real, could be media hyping it up. Could be residents lying to try and get more sympathy. Could be a combination of all the above, both real and fake. I...

Hi Joseph, My concerns are coming from seeing me separate further from some people I trust and respect, and I'm trying to figure out if I'm falling away, being blinded, or whether they're becoming more 'liberal' which is what it appears from from my perspective - either way trying to gain a...

Bingo! Too rich is when it gets someone to focus or put their trust in their riches instead of Christ. This will be different for each person - and for some, they may never reach that place at all. In saying that - I believe there is a different between rich and wealth. You can have the best...

I actually Love God's law. But to be clear - this does not mean that one must keep the law for salvation. It is obvious that the law cannot save. (Galatians 2:16), and I don't think anyone here is advocating that. In saying that - I strongly disagree with the O.P. We should never take the law...

Hi CharismaticLady, Thanks for your reponse. You bring up an excellent point about the subject being about fruit, and I believe that is an important part of the correct understanding. But when I expand the context even further - it appears as though this is linked to wolves in sheeps...

Thanks for your post Helen. This is where I see two ditches/gutters to the narrow road. One on the left (such as people dismissing the lot), and the other on the right (being accepting everything). Those who have discovered themselves in the right gutter are so focused on never falling into...

Thanks for your reply Marksman! I certainly am not against healing itself - and believe we are all commanded to pray for healing (such as James 5). So to clarify - my comment isn't against healing - but regarding discernment of whether one's ministry is true or false based on whether a healing...

Oh Linux - how I would love to run this as my primary OS! I've used Linux over the years going back more than 20 - primarily for network routing (sharing a dialup connection for multiple computers on the same network back in the 90's), and as file servers. I'm using Windows 10. Microsoft...

Thank you so much for those illustrations. What you wrote about Nathan getting it wrong - but repenting resonates with me. I love repentance - getting things wrong and being able to go to Him and repent. There is such safety, such love, such mercy and such security in illustrations such as...

So - if I understand this correctly - Judas's ministry was authentic (he was chosen by Jesus after all) - even though in the end he was 'a devil'? This one is going to really mess with my head - it's given me a lot to consider. Does that mean that those in Matthew 7 are also authentic in their...

Hi Everyone for your replies. Even though I'm not responding to each one individually - I am taking it all in - and really appreciate all who have taken the time out to respond! I can see that this is indeed not a simple topic at all, as I first presumed. @marksman - the verse that you quoted...

As I sit back and reflect on what's going on - I understand and sympathise with where you are coming from @historyb. If I may - I would like to encourage you in a few things. (And please forgive me if I've misunderstood your post). Firstly - please don't give into hating people. That is a...