[Faith-talk] Miscellaneous

[Christine Olivares]

Glad you had a great trip. As for what you said I think the way you come across on the list is being condescending. I truly don’t think you realize you do it, but when you state what you believe, it makes us feel we have to believe the same way you do, or else…for example, when you say , “This is what the Bible says.” This means you know everything and no one else is correct. It’s just how you word things.

We value your opinions. I would just suggest when stating them, you do it more gently and word it as if it were your opinion and not Gospel truth. People can get defensive when one isn’t careful with words, and especially since this is text based, we have no way of knowing how each other means to say something. Just a few suggestions from a fellow Christian who has no tact and is also learning how to communicate.

God bless,
Christine
> On Jun 27, 2017, at 9:43 PM, Linda Mentink via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I'm back home, and glad to be here.  It will be good to sleep in my own bed and enjoy some privacy.  I had a great vacation in Wisconsin, and even saw a couple friends I haven't seen in years, one since I moved 13 years ago.
> 
> Jenny, it is very possible for us to understand the Bible.  We have it in our own tongue, English, and the Holy Spirit helps us to interpret it, along with our pastors.  I would caution you, though, and respectfully ask that you watch your language on this list.  I struggled with my language, but never in writing, and it's something many of us need to confess and over which we need victory.  Because you are speaking to your phone, it's easy to let unholy language slip off your tongue.  Our pastor is preaching on the Ten Commandments, and I was amazed at what he said about taking the Lord's name in vain.  We use a lot of substitutes, most of which he spelled during his message.  He said that words like crap and crud are substitutes for Christ.  So, to all of us, we ought to be careful with our written and spoken words.
> 
> I will not say any more here about unbiblical beliefs, since what I have to say is not accepted in the same way as what most listers have to say.  We will all answer to God come judgment day.  And, Justin, I was not passing the buck to God, but you certainly are entitled to your opinion about me and what I say, and you have a right to say it here.
> 
> I am the list moderator, but it seems that many here think I have no right to state my Biblical beliefs.  So I will lurk, and will read every post.
> 
> I remind you all again, please take care to change subject lines or start a new message.
> 
> I wish you all a restful night.
> 
> Linda
> 
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