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I usually look for logical flaws in arguments, but the best you can do in an argument is show someone their error. You still can't convince people of truth. That's the work of the Holy Spirit. The problem I usually see is that pride has nothing to do with logic. Some people will lie to your face...

While I agree with the general principle that casting insult isn't loving, there are two proverbs which I consider when in argument with individuals who are professing "Christianity" while acting maliciously in posts. Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, Or you will also be like...

Actually the Church's judgment counts too. God judges those outside, the church is to discipline those inside, but with the goal of restoration to fellowship, not condemnation. However, some seemed to have missed those passages of scripture. I find church fellowship frequently an exercise in...

I understand the way that you feel but forgiving your enemies is entirely possible, not by our efforts, but by the power of God in us. You're being tested. You'll continue to be tested until you learn how to respond to evil attacks with mercy, kindness, and love. Christian virtue is the fruit...

Sometimes I probably think too much, but I'm happy to offer anything of worth to a conversation. God bless you brother and like the old native American in the Josey Wales film, let's continue to endeavor to persevere.

I'm definitely not the warm fuzzy type, but God has never required that. While Agape engages feeling it is not an emotion, but an action (a choice to be charitable). We stumble when we mistake it for the English translation as "love." That translation is unfortunate as it's been abused widely by...

You're quite welcome and may the Lord bless you in all your desire to know Him. Amen.

Yes, He was, and His response was from scripture that related to the wilderness temptation of Israel in their 40 years of wandering. They were provided with mannah but grumbled against God in their lust for meat. God gave them their desire, but along with a plague. The Devil tested Jesus...

Yes, but it isn't about self denial through abstinence. Rather it's about self denial by treating others and their needs as more significant than your own.

That's hilarious, but my experience with power seekers is that most disappear at the first hint of danger. Ambition and bravery tend to be mutually exclusive as bravery can lead to the sudden end of ambition.;)

Lemmings are worse. Human leadership is what scripture sometimes refers to as "the arm of the flesh" and to use a modern aphorism "your arms are to short to box with God." Any human "leader" is subject to trials, temptations, and circumstances that can hinder or even negate his or her...

I would direct you to chapter 58 of the book of Isaiah and "the fasting pleasing to God." Even the heathen fast as "mortification of the flesh" for spiritual purposes, but I won't be drawn into argument over self righteous practices here. Have a read. There's real spiritual power in Isaiah 58...

I endeavor to be in the world, but not of it, a believer in "citizenship" and it's responsibility, while holding to the notion that I remain a pilgrim or sojourner in the world. Nationalism is derived from nation, common people sharing common origin and history, frequently common blood. Such...

Perception is relative to the observer and not a sound basis for judgment. We're doing pretty well so far in this thread, so let peace dwell and love rule. Okay brother?

What I meant by "getting it right" is that Joe Biden has been stating repeatedly that it is Putin's intent to invade. He personally has been banging the war drums and parading out high ranking members of the military to agree with his assessment. I never knew he was such a war monger, but I've...

Freedom of religious expression is a tough sell, when in conflict with atheist carnal thought.

I think prayer should be normally in our own tongue and with understanding. We are , after all, attempting to align our desire with God's will in prayer. However, as the Apostle said, we don't always know how we should pray and in this instance, the spirit prays for us and in inexpressible...

I agree with your assessment of tongues as used in the book of acts at the first pentacost, but you should also realize that the original event represented the reverse of the scattering of the nations at the tower of Babel, the gathering together of the saints in Christ Jesus. It could be...

Yes, but it could give them some medical leave and a few paid visits to a mental health professional. An acquaintance from the Gambino family advised me to keep the elements of my faith to myself if placed under psychiatric evaluation. He claimed that a close associate of his was permanently...

I try not to be political as that's what caused my paternal grandparents to be kicked out of Spain, but the Democratic Party's hatred and attacks on the former POTUS were evident from the moment he took office. I've never been a Trump supporter, but I do support the office and the constitution...