The problem with Christian forums...

[DPMartin]

If only there was a dislike button, then we would see how unpopular my posts really are. But it would hurt peoples feelings so I doubt the owner will put it in.

well who's to say that wouldn't be a good thing? if your here to make friends and socialize, there are hundreds of social media sites for that. I don't care if no one else "likes" me or what they call me as long as the wife calls me for dinner.

I'm sure you've been on debate sites and the like, this site is like a cool breeze on a hot day compared to those sites. so don't sweat the small stuff, find ways to get the focus on the Lord, and what the Lord thinks and says, and curb the rest.

 

[aspen]

sorry, i'm not sure if you are commenting on the post or my signature? But i notice that ppl who are disappointing--Einstein, for instance--are also ppl who are subject to others' expectations

Ha - good point. Yes, expectations do play a role and need to be reigned in. I can get caught up in my idealism sometimes

 

[bbyrd009]

Ha - good point. Yes, expectations do play a role and need to be reigned in. I can get caught up in my idealism sometimes

man, i can relate.
We reckon from where we imagine that we could be rather than where we came from huh

 

[ScottA]

So called, Christian forums are an incubator for judgment and condemnation. The exact opposition to salvation, revelation, and edification. Who is righteous according to the law that they may wield that two-edged sword? Who understood His Word when it was given (either the law or the ministry of Grace)? "...For had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory."

Our so called righteousness by works crucified Christ in innocence, utterly defiling the law! If we were righteous by our own doings then we would not have needed the Word to enlighten us, or the Son of God to be saved. And if it is by a sacrifice of His righteousness that we are "justified by His blood," then surely we are saved "not of works, lest any man should boast."

And how is it the only One righteous by the law, (Our Forerunner and Example) uses not this supremacy to condemn all others, but to save all?


"I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain." "Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus."

"Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house. For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house. For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God. And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after; But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end. Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years. Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known my ways. So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.) Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation."

There is light among this darkness...but so far you yourself have only added darkness to darkness.

 

[Frank Lee]

Hey, Frankie, I don't believe I've ever said anything negative against you
I always thought you to be one of the good guys


But you have no problem saying something against me, and very judgmental at that
I won't say anymore, I'll just let you ponder that.

Hey! This WASN'T FOR YOU LOL!

 

[aspen]

Hey! This WASN'T FOR YOU LOL!

Who is this for?

 

[Frank Lee]

The trouble with the internet is that it's like being in a dark room with people. Confusing sometimes. My negative reply was to the op NOT anyone else. New rule for ME.
NO replies to negative OP. LET sleeping dogs lies lest the wrong person gets bit!

 

[Frank Lee]

I meant no offense to the peaceful good guys... But grow weary of out of the blue attacks by strangers with swords! I see a change of my ways so as not to confuse or hurt anyone at all.
Thank you

Frank Lee Jennings

 

[Helen]

Hey, Frankie, I don't believe I've ever said anything negative against you
I always thought you to be one of the good guys
But you have no problem saying something against me, and very judgmental at that
I won't say anymore, I'll just let you ponder that.

Im not the sharpest knife in the draw...but even I knew that Frank was directing that post to the Original Poster...not to you!!

( regarding the OP, still think that it is rude to join a Forum Site and at the same time kick of by saying that they are bad places. Like walking into someones house and saying what lousy choice of wallpaper without even getting to know the people in the house. )

........But, as we haven't seen him come back here to check out this thread...it could well be that he is just floating round all the Christian forums and telling us all something that we all already know!!! Ha!
Maybe he just "dropped his load" and ran.

Mmmm 8 posts in 11 years...doesn't sound much like someone who is seeking the good of the Site ( ie he joined in 2007)

Bless you...H

 

[aspen]

Im not the sharpest knife in the draw...but even I knew that Frank was directing that post to the Original Poster...not to you!!

( regarding the OP, still think that it is rude to join a Forum Site and at the same time kick of by saying that they are bad places. Like walking into someones house and saying what lousy choice of wallpaper without even getting to know the people in the house. )

........But, as we haven't seen him come back here to check out this thread...it could well be that he is just floating round all the Christian forums and telling us all something that we all already know!!! Ha!
Maybe he just "dropped his load" and ran.

Mmmm 8 posts in 11 years...doesn't sound much like someone who is seeking the good of the Site ( ie he joined in 2007)

Bless you...H

I am ignoring a few people so it leaves holes in threads and it is not always easy to track. I figure it is better to ask

 

[Helen]

@aspen yes, the ignoring thing has it's down sides too... lol

 

[Frank Lee]

Im not the sharpest knife in the draw...but even I knew that Frank was directing that post to the Original Poster...not to you!!

( regarding the OP, still think that it is rude to join a Forum Site and at the same time kick of by saying that they are bad places. Like walking into someones house and saying what lousy choice of wallpaper without even getting to know the people in the house. )

........But, as we haven't seen him come back here to check out this thread...it could well be that he is just floating round all the Christian forums and telling us all something that we all already know!!! Ha!
Maybe he just "dropped his load" and ran.

Mmmm 8 posts in 11 years...doesn't sound much like someone who is seeking the good of the Site ( ie he joined in 2007)

Bless you...H

I've always seen them as "bomb tossers", spiritual terrorists sent - actually sent - (they may not know it) to sow strife, anger, dissent - you get the picture, then run away to other climes.

So awhile ago I drew the terrorist bomb tosser Meme. The original has no words so I add them to suit the particular bomb that was thrown. I'll be glad to sit down with any honest person and like the Lord, reason together.

I'm still amazed that many had no intent of ever reasoning with anyone yet they say they are Christians!

 

[Rollo Tamasi]

Hey! This WASN'T FOR YOU LOL!

We seem to have a continual problem of posts getting mixed up.
This isn't the first time for me and I've heard it happen to others.

 

[Nathaniel80]

I started a new thread as not to point out anyone in particular, and made no accusations, but observation to sites that advertise themselves as a means of Christ like edification and fellowship. I made a general statement on the contradiction in terms to invite people in under the guise of gracious religion only to bicker against one another like a Mexican standoff. My post stands as it is. How does one advertise a forum of discussion and enlightenment towards the ministry of Jesus Christ and simultaneously justify the manner and mentality of attempting to "bite and devour one another?" . You stand confident in your salvation by God's Grace but would dare question the salvation of others, as if to rebuke God for accepting them by a less strict criteria then your current understanding of scripture and doctrine. The very name and title of Christ refers to anointing: how can we reverence Him but simultaneously forsake the very concept of reverence to those anointed in Him, "for whom Christ died"?

"Will you also dis-annul my judgment? will you condemn me, that you may be righteous?"

"Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many: and ye gathered together the waters of the lower pool. And ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses have ye broken down to fortify the wall. Ye made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: but ye have not looked unto the maker thereof, neither had respect unto him that fashioned it long ago."

"A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the Lord of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name."

"But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire."

 

[Rollo Tamasi]

I made no accusations, but observation to sites that advertise themselves as a means of Christ like edification and fellowship. I made a general statement on the contradiction in terms to invite people in under the guise of gracious religion only to bicker against one another like a Mexican standoff. My post stands as it is. How does one advertise a forum of discussion and enlightenment towards the ministry of Jesus Christ and simultaneously justify the manner and mentality of attempting to "bite and devour one another?" . You stand confident in your salvation by God's Grace but would dare question the salvation of others, as if to rebuke God for accepting them by a less strict criteria then your current understanding of scripture and doctrine. The very name and title of Christ refers to anointing: how can we reverence Him but simultaneously forsake the very concept of reverence to those anointed in Him, "for whom Christ died"?

"Will you also dis-annul my judgment? will you condemn me, that you may be righteous?"

"Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many: and ye gathered together the waters of the lower pool. And ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses have ye broken down to fortify the wall. Ye made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: but ye have not looked unto the maker thereof, neither had respect unto him that fashioned it long ago."

"A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the Lord of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name."

Hey, good post Nat, I needed to hear that.
Now to put it to practice.
It's like going back to the concrete jungle and telling every bully you come across "I love you"
No joking, "through Christ we can do all things"
That's where our faith comes in, right?

 

[pia]

you disagree with scripture

Do I ? Well as long as I don't disagree with what He has told me, shown me and that which has been proven to me beyond a shadow of a doubt...I shall stick to that, thank you...

 

[Helen]

We seem to have a continual problem of posts getting mixed up.
This isn't the first time for me and I've heard it happen to others.

The trouble is too many don't quote who they are speaking to...or at very least make a tag @Rollo Tamasi ...even that helps keeping the confusion at bay.

 

[Rollo Tamasi]

I guess it's just a free for all

 

[Helen]

I guess it's just a free for all

Well, if the rules are followed it works pretty well.
( except for the name calling and mud slinging!! LOL )