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Don’t be discouraged. The internet is a microcosm of the world; not of the way. Fruit isn’t the title; it’s the spirit, as shown in the life.
Bob
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Interesting analogy. But isn’t it more a microcosm of humanity at its worst and best? The shameless spew lies continually, while the honest chastise and correct. Evil would prevail against Good if it could; wistful Good yearns to vanquish Evil once and for all.
The proponents of godless evolution will not prevail against God, who has always been in charge of our changing universe.
Peace.
The proponents of godless evolution will not prevail against God, who has always been in charge of our changing universe.
Peace.
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From my X / Twitter “For you” feed this afternoon -
“Nobody likes the person who acts like the smartest one in the room, who makes fun of those who don’t ‘get it.’ If you have a gifted mind, your duty is to serve others with that mind and to raise people up in the spirit of gentleness, so that you dignify rather than humiliate.”
“Nobody likes the person who acts like the smartest one in the room, who makes fun of those who don’t ‘get it.’ If you have a gifted mind, your duty is to serve others with that mind and to raise people up in the spirit of gentleness, so that you dignify rather than humiliate.”
From my X / Twitter “For you” feed this evening -
“What is going on with this online rise in professing Christian men who are rude, abrasive, swear regularly, speak down on women, and constantly criticize seemingly everyone?
Dear friends, this is a tragedy. And this is not the way of Christ.
Father, help us follow your Word.”
(Trevor Sheatz)
“What is going on with this online rise in professing Christian men who are rude, abrasive, swear regularly, speak down on women, and constantly criticize seemingly everyone?
Dear friends, this is a tragedy. And this is not the way of Christ.
Father, help us follow your Word.”
(Trevor Sheatz)
From my X / Twitter “For you” feed this evening -
“Don’t give people a reason to hate Christianity by being rude or condescending on social media.”
“Don’t give people a reason to hate Christianity by being rude or condescending on social media.”
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Using the internet needs to be with being cautiously aware, that we do not give up our thinking for ourselves. I think there is connection of internet connection to observed decline of intelligence in the human population.
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From my X / Twitter “For you” feed yesterday -
“I’ve noticed a trend: some Christians, often younger men, feel justified in speaking harshly or even maliciously about other believers because they think bad theology warrants it.
It doesn’t.
‘The Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone … correcting his opponents with gentleness.’ (2 Timothy 2:24-25)
Truth never requires unchristian behavior.”
(James Hatt)
“I’ve noticed a trend: some Christians, often younger men, feel justified in speaking harshly or even maliciously about other believers because they think bad theology warrants it.
It doesn’t.
‘The Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone … correcting his opponents with gentleness.’ (2 Timothy 2:24-25)
Truth never requires unchristian behavior.”
(James Hatt)
Dr. Hatt posted a followup -
“More thoughts on my last post …
Young men, especially those who are bold, serious about truth, and eager to defend the church, hear this carefully.
Some of you have discovered that the Bible contains sharp rebukes, public confrontations, and strong language against error. You see Jesus say, ‘Get behind me, Satan,’ and Paul opposing Peter to his face, and something in you says, ‘Finally, this justifies the way I’ve been speaking.‘
But you are in danger of learning the wrong lesson.
Yes, Scripture contains moments of severe public rebuke, but those moments are not a blank check for harshness. They are not permission to speak recklessly, to humiliate, or to enjoy tearing others down in the name of ‘boldness.’
The same Bible that records sharp words also commands:
’The Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone ... correcting his opponents with gentleness.’ (2 Timothy 2:24-25)
’Speak the truth in love.’ (Ephesians 4:15)
’Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression … restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself.’ (Galatians 6:1)
If your version of ‘faithfulness’ has no place for gentleness, patience, and self-examination, it is not biblical, it is incomplete at best, and sinful at worst.
You are also quoting apostles without reckoning with what made them trustworthy. Jesus knew hearts perfectly, Paul was uniquely appointed to guard the gospel itself, and neither spoke out of insecurity, pride, or a desire to win arguments.
Can you say the same?
Because Scripture also says:
’The anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.’ (James 1:20)
It is entirely possible to say true things in a way that is deeply un-Christlike.
And if we’re honest, some of you are not grieved over sin, you are energized by the chance to call it out. You are not weeping like Paul did over those in error (Philippians 3:18) ; you are sharpening your words for the next public takedown.
That is not courage, it’s immaturity dressed up as conviction.
Yes, there is a place for public rebuke when sin is public and dangerous. But even then, the goal is never to crush, it is to restore, to protect, and to honor Christ.
’Let all that you do be done in love.’ (1 Corinthians 16:14)
So examine yourself.
Do you speak this way reluctantly or eagerly? Are you aiming to restore, or to win? Is your tone shaped by love, or by frustration and pride?
Be bold, the church needs men who will stand on truth.
But tremble while you speak.
Because the line between faithful rebuke and sinful harshness is thinner than you think, and far too many are crossing it while quoting Bible verses to justify themselves.”
“More thoughts on my last post …
Young men, especially those who are bold, serious about truth, and eager to defend the church, hear this carefully.
Some of you have discovered that the Bible contains sharp rebukes, public confrontations, and strong language against error. You see Jesus say, ‘Get behind me, Satan,’ and Paul opposing Peter to his face, and something in you says, ‘Finally, this justifies the way I’ve been speaking.‘
But you are in danger of learning the wrong lesson.
Yes, Scripture contains moments of severe public rebuke, but those moments are not a blank check for harshness. They are not permission to speak recklessly, to humiliate, or to enjoy tearing others down in the name of ‘boldness.’
The same Bible that records sharp words also commands:
’The Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone ... correcting his opponents with gentleness.’ (2 Timothy 2:24-25)
’Speak the truth in love.’ (Ephesians 4:15)
’Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression … restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself.’ (Galatians 6:1)
If your version of ‘faithfulness’ has no place for gentleness, patience, and self-examination, it is not biblical, it is incomplete at best, and sinful at worst.
You are also quoting apostles without reckoning with what made them trustworthy. Jesus knew hearts perfectly, Paul was uniquely appointed to guard the gospel itself, and neither spoke out of insecurity, pride, or a desire to win arguments.
Can you say the same?
Because Scripture also says:
’The anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.’ (James 1:20)
It is entirely possible to say true things in a way that is deeply un-Christlike.
And if we’re honest, some of you are not grieved over sin, you are energized by the chance to call it out. You are not weeping like Paul did over those in error (Philippians 3:18) ; you are sharpening your words for the next public takedown.
That is not courage, it’s immaturity dressed up as conviction.
Yes, there is a place for public rebuke when sin is public and dangerous. But even then, the goal is never to crush, it is to restore, to protect, and to honor Christ.
’Let all that you do be done in love.’ (1 Corinthians 16:14)
So examine yourself.
Do you speak this way reluctantly or eagerly? Are you aiming to restore, or to win? Is your tone shaped by love, or by frustration and pride?
Be bold, the church needs men who will stand on truth.
But tremble while you speak.
Because the line between faithful rebuke and sinful harshness is thinner than you think, and far too many are crossing it while quoting Bible verses to justify themselves.”
A similar train thought from my X / Twitter ”For you” feed a couple of days ago -
“If you relate the truth with anger or passion you won’t convince anyone no matter how obvious to you the truth you’re relating is. Relate the truth with kindness and the stupidest person in the world will understand you.”
“If you relate the truth with anger or passion you won’t convince anyone no matter how obvious to you the truth you’re relating is. Relate the truth with kindness and the stupidest person in the world will understand you.”
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