Author	Thread: How does this keep happening?
Admin	How does this keep happening? Posted : 23 Mar, 2010 10:01 PM This is regarding several recent topics. Dang people. Talk about returning to our own vomit. This is kinda embarrassing. We're all adults here. Let's put our childish ways behind us. Everyone take a step back, take a deep breath, and remember what sets us apart from the rest of the world. "By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." If someone who isn't as strong in their faith were to "walk in" on most of these conversations, everything God had been doing for that person would be in danger because we always wanna be right and don't mind offending other people while voicing our opinions. If you see a discussion going sour or not really agreeing with your views, JUST BACK OFF. That simple. Don't feed the fire. It's like Paul said to Titus: "But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him." Good advice. If we can't help build someone up or if the conversation doesn't seem to be going anywhere productive, just back off. Swallow the pride. One final note... I don't want any hard feelings here. I understand the zeal for the Lord and for His Word that many of us share, but we should all be careful on how we approach others. I hope we can all share in PEACEFUL, stimulating conversations here. I truly do enjoy it... MOST of the time. :laugh: One MORE final note, lol... Maybe a better way to confront someone or ask someone about a specific belief would b to send a PRIVATE message instead of always putting it out in the open. In fact, I've actually changed my message setting JUST for this purpose and it will probably help ease the tensions. Just a thought. Thanks to everyone for listening to me ramble on... yet again. lol In Christ Garrett Post Reply
View Profile History	How does this keep happening? Posted : 24 Mar, 2010 06:56 AM hmmm...what did I miss? Post Reply
patou View Profile History	How does this keep happening? Posted : 24 Mar, 2010 07:13 AM I totally agree with you brother, some people come to forums to learn more & be enlighten by the way we show our love for one another as brothers & sisters. How can we win the lost ones if we are not acting the way we ought to be. We can correct one another in love through words that would not wage war, so to speak. Anyway let's just continue to pray for one another & press on to what is good. God bless all of you my dear brothers & sisters!!! Ida :purpleangel: Post Reply
View Profile History	How does this keep happening? Posted : 24 Mar, 2010 11:11 AM It keeps happenin cuz some persons like to Seed dis-cord by re-dirrectin the Thread for thier own self centered purpose...An We allow it to continue. I agree with what you suggested bout backin off ifin its goin sideways as not to Fuel the Fire...Good sound Advice... BUT...in so doing we are actually teaching a person or person's how to continually treat Us an that its OK to do this... And its not OK...an with many that frequent the Forums...Many are choosein to not participate at all cuz its jus not Positive an Edifyin in anyway. After all...why would We want to fall into an Re-Visit the Vomit as you stated... So...lets jus see how this all will play out...an while were All waitin...Lets jus go play ina differant Sandbox...I hear there is a really good joke thread Happenin somewhere...:rolleyes:...xo Post Reply
View Profile History	How does this keep happening? Posted : 24 Mar, 2010 12:50 PM dear jude, your words here BUT...in so doing we are actually teaching a person or person's how to continually treat Us an that its OK to do this... And its not OK...an with many that frequent the Forums...Many are choosein to not participate at all cuz its jus not Positive an Edifyin in anyway. After all...why would We want to fall into an Re-Visit the Vomit as you stated... So...lets jus see how this all will play out... mine here you are so right .. now all i can tell you right now is that the admin has been informed of the situations.. that keep happening.. the ones keeps breaking the rules.. and im gonna withhold comment till i , same as you see how this is all gonna play out.. but i gotta tell yawl right now i feel alot like custer at his last stand... wonderin where the calvary is.. ole cattle Post Reply
View Profile History	How does this keep happening? Posted : 24 Mar, 2010 01:14 PM Yup ! Rest asured in the Lord...an the Calvary back up...well...its right where its sposed ta be...at the Foot of the Cross...xo Post Reply
View Profile History	How does this keep happening? Posted : 24 Mar, 2010 07:07 PM I think I understand the problem. I'm not sure about it completely. I know that I enjoy being involved in these forums. I suppose there may be times I fuel the fire but I mostly want to challenge what people think because I want to know why they think it or believe it. I know I push for answers but I don't think I ever offend anyone or act divisively. If I ever do I trust the rest of you to call me on it. I welcome emails about anything too. I have a great deal of respect for other people's opinions, especially those who have the responsibility of enforcing the rules here. Thunder Post Reply
View Profile History	How does this keep happening? Posted : 24 Mar, 2010 07:46 PM God'sJude... I see your point. Didn't quite think about that. My new question is... where is the admin? Do they not patrol these forums? I'm not quite sure how that works out. In Christ Garrett Post Reply
DontHitThatMark View Profile History	How does this keep happening? Posted : 24 Mar, 2010 09:02 PM Calvary...Cavalry...hmm...there's probably a play on words in there somewhere.. :peace::peace: Post Reply
View Profile History	How does this keep happening? Posted : 24 Mar, 2010 09:14 PM Garrett, I have reported scammers and they have been removed within minutes. I have also seen people removed who were being offensive in the chat rooms. I don't know of any being removed because of how they behaved in the forums. I'm sure ole cattle can address that. I have sent complaints via the Contact Us hyperlink at the bottom of every page and have received responses so I know there is someone out there. Post Reply
GraceMae View Profile History	How does this keep happening? Posted : 24 Mar, 2010 09:40 PM Garrett/Jesusfreak.. I am totally 100% in agreement with you, my brother... I've commented on this before in other threads.... I for one, tend to do exactly that... take a step back, and breathe..... I have to go back to scripture ALL THE TIME... Now... I'm gonna reference scripture that I use for me: Ephesians 5:4 but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ..... 25... laying aside falsehood, SPEAK TRUTH EACH ONE of you WITH HIS NEIGHBOR, for we are members of one another. 26. BE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN: do not let the sun go down on your anger;27. and do not give the devil and opportunity. 29. Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it willl give grace to those who hear.31. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32. Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. I know what what my own weaknesses are... I know what gets me heated up, so I try to recall scripture, and if I can't come back here and say something of benefit to others, I don't say anything at all. If I am irritated by something I read in the forums, I try to tactfully go at a response that is appropriate based on the knowledge I personally have with scripture. Then there are occasions where I read something I know just is totally out of whack and I get heated up and I just frankly leave it alone.... Thank you for the post Garrett/jf... ~ GraceMae Post Reply

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