Who Are You To Say?

(Incidentally, I drafted the first half of this post, with the original title on 6/30/11)

It's a pretty common occurrance. Some people believe that they are uniquely qualified to declare the truth, and condemn those who don't adhere to their version.
Whether you believe you are on some long-term quest for perfection, or are subject to a once-and-out existence, what are your works in this life?
Have you done your best to help those who are in need, spiritually, and physically? When you administer your version of the truth, is it done in a way that makes people want to investigate further, or does it make people recoil?
The answer to that question will reveal whether or not you are an effective ambassador for the LORD, and his word.

We all believe what we believe, because of our convictions, whether learned from personal study, or through reviewing the works of scholars. We all believe we hold certain truths, that are unassailable...and, some truths are. But, no one reading this has any personal knowledge of God and His will, outside of what they've learned from his word, and through their experience of living life in the created world.

Which is the better use of your time; learning the things we haven't figured out in God's word? Or, condemning other Christians for not believing the few things you believe you know for a certainty? For every person who thinks he has it all figured out, there's another guy who can prove it all wrong.

My point is, we should all be a bit more tolerant to other ideas, and a little less confident about our own.


7/3/11

To Golden Eagles;
If you feel the need to depart on those terms...condemning everyone here, that's your prerogative. I wish you well on your journey.

As a side note, I kept waiting for you to explain your position on reincarnation, Biblically, but you never really did.
It would have been interesting to see how you came to those conclusions.
The Biblical discussion surrounding that argument involves interpreting some Hebrew phrases with pretty subjective meanings
Actually, I can make a Bible-based defense in support of that concept, just as I can make a Bible-based argument against it.
That would have been an interesting subject to discuss

Maybe a little less focus on the influence of demons in the lives of those who offend your piety, would have allowed you to explain the legitimacy of the positions you hold.
So, if you feel our wickedness makes us unworthy discussion partners, I bid you a fond adieu.
But I would offer you this last observation;
If you are so quick to take offense at differences among Christians, and withdraw back in to your own world, how useful can you be in converting a non-believer?
How would a fruitful discussion even begin?

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To Randy Cofield;
I think I can speak for Peter Huff, when I say that your opinions are valued, and welcome, as all are on this forum.
I believe I still speak for both of us, when I welcome any opinion that allows itself to be subject to the same scrutiny as all opinions put forth here. And, when I note that we can all profit from each others' ideas and contributions.

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I want to pass one more thought on to you, Golden Eagles.

Did it ever occur to you that what you were doing to Randy Cofield, was the exact same thing you chided me for doing? You attacked Randy personally. And you were at least as harsh as I am toward Godless Christ-haters on WaPo

According to your own philosophy, Randy Cofield lives up to your standards better than you do. He shook the dust off his feet, and apparently moved on.
You went out with your guns firing.
There was certainly no turning of the cheek toward your enemy