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This post written on another thread in June by our dear brother Bendito has played on my heart and mind somewhat:
We are all friends here on this forum... we get to know one another quite well.. That being said...When I say something...before you take offense at me...why not take a look at me and ask yourself..."Is that the kind of person Bendito is? What does he usually share?...Is he a gentle person or does he like to swing a club at everybody?...Mr Bear...the name gives the impression of a gruff growly grizzly but is in fact a loving teddy bear. He never shoots at anyone to hurt them...Dave M...He seems to like facts and is pretty good at backing up his opinions with scripture...He hides it most of the time but is quite sensitive...he feels things strongly. Amadeus is an old fashioned Christian...he stands strong on the doctrines he's learned all his life and is not opposed to learning more He likes to keep a grip on where he is standing until he has a firm footing on his next position...Fragrant Grace...gentle senstive loving, heart of a momma lion and no fear of speaking straight up. At Peace....A man who is in love with God and loves the scripture, but he's locked into legalism and misses a lot. Believes its important to walk a sinless life, and is correct but is still learning...His diplomatic skills are weak but his honesty outweighs that...
Each of us is different and each of us must make allowance for the other.
It has really made me question (on a personal level) whether in real life we are what people may see or percieve here.
So a few questions:
Is our testimony at Talk Jesus somewhat rosy and glossed?
Are we more able to present our ideal (or unideal) selves here because in cyberspace its easier than in the physical?
Would brother Bendito or percieve us the same meeting us in person?
I ask myself do my husband and children see me the same way from day to day?
"gentle senstive loving, heart of a momma lion and no fear of speaking straight up"
This is quite a challenge because Im not sure they would agree even some of the time let alone all of the time.
Thank you for presenting this @Bendito.....it is deeper than you may have realised
Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.
Philippians 2:14-18
We are all friends here on this forum... we get to know one another quite well.. That being said...When I say something...before you take offense at me...why not take a look at me and ask yourself..."Is that the kind of person Bendito is? What does he usually share?...Is he a gentle person or does he like to swing a club at everybody?...Mr Bear...the name gives the impression of a gruff growly grizzly but is in fact a loving teddy bear. He never shoots at anyone to hurt them...Dave M...He seems to like facts and is pretty good at backing up his opinions with scripture...He hides it most of the time but is quite sensitive...he feels things strongly. Amadeus is an old fashioned Christian...he stands strong on the doctrines he's learned all his life and is not opposed to learning more He likes to keep a grip on where he is standing until he has a firm footing on his next position...Fragrant Grace...gentle senstive loving, heart of a momma lion and no fear of speaking straight up. At Peace....A man who is in love with God and loves the scripture, but he's locked into legalism and misses a lot. Believes its important to walk a sinless life, and is correct but is still learning...His diplomatic skills are weak but his honesty outweighs that...
Each of us is different and each of us must make allowance for the other.
It has really made me question (on a personal level) whether in real life we are what people may see or percieve here.
So a few questions:
Is our testimony at Talk Jesus somewhat rosy and glossed?
Are we more able to present our ideal (or unideal) selves here because in cyberspace its easier than in the physical?
Would brother Bendito or percieve us the same meeting us in person?
I ask myself do my husband and children see me the same way from day to day?
"gentle senstive loving, heart of a momma lion and no fear of speaking straight up"
This is quite a challenge because Im not sure they would agree even some of the time let alone all of the time.
Thank you for presenting this @Bendito.....it is deeper than you may have realised
Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.
Philippians 2:14-18