Its Wrong!!

[El Hombre viejo]

I get such a lonely feeling too from getting arguments every time I try to share anything with other Christians. I wonder why, when I share Jesus with non Christians, they accept what I say. Christians seem to HAVE to argue though. Its Wrong!!

Spirits at work? Strife! Division! :coocoo:

 

[Boanerges]

My friend, love them anyway for that is your calling. Something important to remember- our Christian family is composed of people from all walks of life, all different backgrounds and all different maturity levels. This is a natural thing and to be expected.
Most folks are taught the bible a certain way and as human beings we like to believe that we have it all figured out. When you post your view and experiences you are bound to fins someone else who is at least as convinced they are right. This will often cause disagreement but that is not a bad thing when taken with the right heart. If discussion and amiable disagreement cause us each to dig deeper into the Word of God (as revealed by the Spirit of God) then surely we will understand the meaning of this verse:
Pro 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Maturing and learning the deeper truths of God's Word does not make one immune to disagreement but instead gives one love for those in his heavenly family.
Personally I believe we are called to unity of spirit and purpose but I do not believe the body will be doctrinally on one page until Jesus Himself returns. That is okay with me though as each part, each group, each individual has a unique calling and purpose.

Let me share some thoughts with you on the body of Christ with you that may be food for thought:

A church is a hospital for souls

Don't expect to go and not find anyone without at least as many problems as you have yourself.

If someone is hypocritical then church is the perfect place to get set free

Love more, look for faults less

If you want to be touched by God reach out and touch someone with His love

Love the unlovely

Be an encourager people don't need to be told what their problems are but instead they are looking for answers so point them to Jesus for He is their answer

Support your church, it takes a lot of finances to pay utilities, salaries, supplies etc., etc.

Be quick to forgive, give as much mercy as you yourself need (it's usually more than we think)

Don't take offense, see the people who hurt you through Jesus eyes and your heart will quickly change

Or as the Lord put it so very well- Love ye one another even as I have loved you- selah.

 

[El Hombre viejo]

My friend, love them anyway for that is your calling. Something important to remember- our Christian family is composed of people from all walks of life, all different backgrounds and all different maturity levels. This is a natural thing and to be expected.
Most folks are taught the bible a certain way and as human beings we like to believe that we have it all figured out. When you post your view and experiences you are bound to fins someone else who is at least as convinced they are right. This will often cause disagreement but that is not a bad thing when taken with the right heart. If discussion and amiable disagreement cause us each to dig deeper into the Word of God (as revealed by the Spirit of God) then surely we will understand the meaning of this verse:
Pro 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Maturing and learning the deeper truths of God's Word does not make one immune to disagreement but instead gives one love for those in his heavenly family.
Personally I believe we are called to unity of spirit and purpose but I do not believe the body will be doctrinally on one page until Jesus Himself returns. That is okay with me though as each part, each group, each individual has a unique calling and purpose.

Let me share some thoughts with you on the body of Christ with you that may be food for thought:

A church is a hospital for souls

Don't expect to go and not find anyone without at least as many problems as you have yourself.

If someone is hypocritical then church is the perfect place to get set free

Love more, look for faults less

If you want to be touched by God reach out and touch someone with His love

Love the unlovely

Be an encourager people don't need to be told what their problems are but instead they are looking for answers so point them to Jesus for He is their answer

Support your church, it takes a lot of finances to pay utilities, salaries, supplies etc., etc.

Be quick to forgive, give as much mercy as you yourself need (it's usually more than we think)

Don't take offense, see the people who hurt you through Jesus eyes and your heart will quickly change

Or as the Lord put it so very well- Love ye one another even as I have loved you- selah.

LOL As you told me concerning the Woman Preachers....Good answer Bo. Thank you. It does tend to make me feel really lonely. That's why I commented. Loneliness is a strange feeling to experience from arguing isn't it?

 

[genaandme]

I get such a lonely feeling too from getting arguments every time I try to share anything with other Christians. I wonder why, when I share Jesus with non Christians, they accept what I say. Christians seem to HAVE to argue though. Its Wrong!!

Spirits at work? Strife! Division! :coocoo:

I think it's because Jesus particularly works in us, His family. We have everything to gain from each other. He told us to go and "make disciples" of all nations, "teaching them to do the things I've commanded you to do." He didn't say in this instance, to create believers but to make disciples of those who are already believers. There's huge power in the Word of agreement; huge power in this earth when believers are one together and of one mind. Non-believers are an easy target for the enemy; believers in unison are undefeatable.
G