Welcome to OO: Eternal Purposes » New Order of Beings

Re: New Order of Beings [message #10600 is a reply to message #10597]

Mon, 09 December 2013 20:43

GWB
Messages: 708
Registered: March 2008
Location: Louisville, Ky area

Senior Member

I understand how important it is to keep sound doctrine. Yes, you should be able to support your beliefs by scripture. It is very important to defend sound doctrine. It is very important to not entertain heresy. It is very important to correct people if they are wrong.

"I don't know who would be hurting."

Well, I do. Marilyn is. I have communicated with her in PM's. I feel her character has been attacked, as well. If some don't agree, fine. I have known some to be the way she was described, and worse, but did not say anything.

"If someone asks a question there should be no need to get offended."

I agree, Gary. But everybody's personality is different. Some people can just let things roll off of their back. Others are more sensitive. Personally, I feel that people with these types of personalities should be considered and handled appropriately. Most on here pretty much take it to the dirt, at times. That is OK. We walk away and it does not bother most of us. It bothers some.

Most of us on OO are very blunt. I believe it is to a fault, at times, after having watched people interact on the board. That is JMO. If others disagree, that is their right to do so.

Everyone here has been guilty of sarcasm, tongue in cheek, condescending to others, etc. It is human nature and it needs to be kept in check. I am guilty as well. I feel that, sometimes, new people do not know the sense of humor or personalities of the regulars on OO. Things can be taken wrong or misinterpreted.

"...and we are not affected by flattery."

OK. I did not know my expressing to you that I appreciate your heart when sharing would affect the thread to such a degree. I will not express things like this in the future if it clouds anything or a thread in general. I truly had no ulterior motives.

I have gone back and reviewed the thread. I appreciate everyone's willingness to try and solve this issue (whoops, flattery? I don't know anymore.)

"We have to have clear sound doctrine as we move closer to the end. If anyone contradicts the Bible we are called to exhort and convict those who contradict."

Agree. But, do we have to degrade people in order to do so? We should not. If some feel this has not happened, fine. We can just pray for each other and let it be. That is where I am at right now. I am letting it go. SMH....but I am letting it go.

So, here we are, again. The doctrine has absolutely been defended, cleared up, people exhorted, people convicted, and people set straight. Great. The doctrine issue is fine. The doctrine is safe. There will be no heresy here, I am sure of that. Even where Marilyn does not understand, etc., the doctrine will live on just fine.

There is a problem. Someone got their feelings hurt. Does it matter? Should it matter?

I have come to the conclusion that people have different answers than I do. However a person answers those questions is between them and Jesus. I am leaving it there.

If being kind, patient, and gracious to someone is being ooey-gooey, hugs, kisses, etc., I am not above that. Jesus was not either. I highly disagree that defending a doctrine harshly is the highest form of love. You have to meet people where they are at. If being lovey dovey is what it will take to help someone make it into heaven and to understand God's Word, I will do it. If other's don't want to, fine. Again, that is between them and Jesus.

I hope I have answered all of the points that you presented.

Shalom,

GWB

"Be still and know that I am God."

Report message to a moderator