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Yeah. That was almost as spot on as I always am. (just kidding) But its nice to put things into words like that.

For sure. I think I post about 1/5th of what I actually think toward others on here. I'm not as neutral as I sound. For the sake of the rules and basic civility, I remind myself that I don't have to post everything I think. No one does. I have people I find insufferable on here. And I don't...

Id like to see my own posts reflect more gentleness and patience too. Less.acting out or reacting. Sorry about the unresolved sticky point. I hope it gets better

Not sure I agree in this instance. The verse was addressed to believers. But here is more context. James 1:19-20 19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. I agree that not...

I see. I definitely agree. Jesus had to help the disciples with Scripture understanding.

IHad to read it twice but I think I got it. If you answered the conundrum, are you saying there are others that can't be reconciled?

I was trying to go for a general reminder. I never thought to single you out or anyone else. I'm counting on each person reading this to adjust if they need to. Im not into controlling people, just seeking peace. I guess I can be too vague and aloof at times. But I have no desire to target...

Im grateful on the clarity on works and righteousness but I think I focused more on that in the initial post. As for the Romans 2 and 3 problem...my answer? I don't know. My guess is that Romans 2 is meant to highlight that doing things according to the natural law of conscience is better...

I suppose I disagree. There are Scriptures that appear to contradict each other or cancel each other out. I just haven't found any examples that actually do, given context. Not that I couldn't be wrong. I just see contradictions as a me problem.

To answer @Cassandra The insults are a problem. "Community-Wide Rules No Flaming, Goading or Harassment. All members should be treated with the utmost respect and courtesy at all times following the rules of civil discourse. No insults are allowed. Included in this are all forms of flaming...

I agree. But insults are not in line with the forum rules. Adjust comments accordingly, even when correcting people.

Was not threatening to close the thread. But it could get there. Personally, it feels like most of us spiritualize our lack of patience with others on here. Meaning, our insults are Godly correction, but theirs are proof of carnality. Who can truly say? Does the anger of man produce the...

There is more balance here on this forum than ever before right now. I'm in the "stop sinning, obey Jesus" camp. Welcome!

What led to this conclusion?

Understood. Maybe its just me who thinks $600 jeans is excessive. lol If they're good people, that's far more important, though.

If a clear Scripture doesn't convince someone, there's a limit to what anyone can do. But hopefully you fare better than I ever did. Hopefully God has mercy on the churches.

Maybe we should take a breath and pray before posting? Posts like these are why we can't have nice things ....and by that I mean closed threads.

Sadly, I think western churches have fallen away or were just in the falling away stage in general. New believers are taught Christianese phrases, but not Scripture in context. Then, the Christianese becomes what makes us feel okay, because Scripture becomes too much to endure. We can get to...

Yes. Titus 2:3-5 based ministry for women is my passion. I see a strong need for it. Way stronger than the need for my arguing about salvation. I never got results. I could post Scriptures that directly counter a post, and most people still approached me like a misguided soul in need of...

Im grateful for the clarity in this. I get frustrated with anti-works teaching because believing it really hurt my faith in the past. However, I no longer feel it's my jurisdiction to act as a teacher of doctrine. Scripture is against women acting as teachers over men because Eve was decieved...