Snooky,
I meant every word of this...I don't beleive in that thick and thin skin CRAP!!! that most people use. Garbage.....These are only words used by some to excuse them to be rude as the devil.
Would you like me to rewrite it in King James??
Ephesians4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
2 Timothy2:24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
If these characteristics were displayed here we would have fewer offenses. Don't get me wrong. I like a little spice too. Iron sharpeneth iron ,etc.BUT we need to be able to discern when enough is enough.
I really hate that term thick and thin skin. If a person is here primarily to debate than I guess the term is ok. I'm not here that. I'm solid in my faith. I'm here for the Christian fellowship and to rehash scriptures and possibly make some hunting friends.
Strife and contention truly is Garbage. Crap is another word for dung. Waste. Stuff that is unprofitable. If the word crap offends you I apologize. I am truly upset when another brother is wounded .that's all.
Thanks Snooky, Chucks just being Chuck. This kind of stuff does'nt bother me enough to rebut in public. Has nothing to do with reality, truth, or anything pertinent.
__________________ And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
I don't beleive in that thick and thin skin CRAP!!! that most people use. Garbage.....These are only words used by some to excuse them to be rude as the devil.
Bro Chuck I also noticed that many of the good men who have added much to the forum in the past haven't posted for a while but I am not going to brought under a burden of guilt because another brother was offended by someone's opinion. If my recent post was a cause of offence, someone has a hugh chip on their shoulder! Bro Mac could be offended if his spirit is not right. I could have been offended by Bro Mac's post if I were looking for a reason to be offended. He mentioned some things that hit home here dead center. My wife cuts her hair, wears jewelry, pants, ect. but I see no reason for offence in anything that was said. If I become offended because of another man's opinion, my spirit is brought into question. Why would I some one's opinion effect my walk with God? I have little respect for a man that want be honest and tell me what he thinks when asked. If He is asked, I am certainly not going to be offended by an honest reply. If I were accused of legalism, I would be compelled to reply also.
I have seen men wearing pants that looked feminine, and women that wear dresses looking masculine--the same fro long and short hair.There are 2 things that come into play here--conscience and faith. Paul said that you shouldn't allow your liberty to become a stumbling block for someone with a weaker conscience--implying the freedom of a mature believer. He also admonishes to be modest--and there are plenty of modest slacks for women to wear--as well as many seductive dresses. These principles apply--to start dictating dress outside of this is pure legalism.
Chuck, I don't think you can honestly say that my reply in this matter has been rude and lacking love, but you may want to look at the copy and paste that I used at the start of this post. Pretty rude, crude, and void of love wouldn't you say?
Snooky, what you just said is almost verbatim what I said, and was my point all along, exactly what I referred to as being legalistic. I haven't been offended to the point of going away--I'm sorry that it appears that way. There was a lot of misunderstanding , and it has been dealt with between Mac and myself. I do believe that you are being a little ungracious now toward Chuck, who is only expressing concern for a perceived wrong, but I agree that if I or anyone else were to become offended that easily , then it would rest with them to take a look inside and would show a need to examine their level of maturity. And, adversely, when someone is harsh toward another, except when dealing with hypocrisy or deliberate error or deception, then there is a need for some introspection as well.
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