Brethren...do you feel sharing intimate details about your past experiences/relationships being unveiled to a potential suitor during the early stages of communicating, or should it be wiser to discuss things after there's a commitment?
I know timing is of essence and knowing that particular individual well enough to determine when to do this is critical, but from your experiences when was it more successful to do so?
"My sister, I'm here not only to allow The Lord to use me whichever way He pleases, but because this is a "dating site" and I believe not a site for a "war of words", I'm focused on positioning myself for that extraordinary soul God has prepared for me and me for him(smile)...I have nothing to prove to anyone but to The Lord, daily, of how much I need and love Him!! Stay blessed and well kept in Him. "
I wasnt proclaiming a war on words!!
I simply wanted to know how YOU suppose that we can edify God.
Its not about proving anything sister! I asked a question.No need to get defensive. Many people read these CHRISTIAN SITE forums and most know nothing about the word of God. We have a responsibility to not lead someone into false thinking dont you think?? I did not ask for my benefit. I obviously saw the error. I asked on behalf of ONLOOKERS THAT NEED CORRECT UNDERSTANDING.
2 Timothy 2:15
15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
I did not ask you to answer because I think you need to prove anything! I asked you to give you a opportunity to clarify your statement. I can see you didnt get that. Good did come from this and that is what is important. You learned something!! God is PERFECT. God is SOVEREIGN. He needs no edifying from you or anyone else. It seems I upset you which was not my intent. Please forgive me. I wish you nothing but peace and joy!!
Gods blessings to you sister! :bouncy:
14 Keep reminding God�s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 16 Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. 17 Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18 who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless, God�s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: �The Lord knows those who are his,� and, �Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.�
20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. 21 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 Don�t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 24 And the Lord�s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. 25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, 26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.
Child of God...I accept your apology(smile)! You spoke your heart, I spoke mine...which we ALL have that right to do! Sometimes it's not so much what's said, it's how it's said and interpreted! If I misunderstood the essence of your post, written before my last...I too apologize and pray that we can continue here in the forums in peace, "edifying" one another and others as The Lord directs(smile)!
May His grace and mercy continue to abide with you and yours.
I'm reminding of the list of questions I asked of the same nature as your asked question. I don't have a personal experience to refer to in writing back to you hence I myself also asked trying to figure out when to say certain things though I think the sooner the better!
It just doesn't seem fair to lead one in commitment when there's sensitive matters that are still pending, awaiting to be discussed. And again sis it compromises both the opportunity of learning to accept one another with your faults. How can I possibly claim to accept you when I don't really know you? You are the product of your past experiences inspite of weather your past has shaped you for the better or worst. Being received doesn't necessarily make one accepted.
