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Encourage Each Other
By: fancymeny Date: January 3, 2014, 8:57 pm
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When we have a critical attitude, we become judge, jury and
executioners at the same time. This kind of criticism destroys,
not build. In 2 Corinthians 10:13, Paul states, "For this reason
I write these things while I am away from you, that when I come
I may not have to be severe in my use of the authority that the
Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down."
God gave him the authority for the purpose of the construction
of people and not for overturning them. We find a better
understanding of this in 1 Corinthian 8:1, where it teaches us
that love builds up.
We are accustomed to judge with human standards and when we do
this, especially with those who are close to us, we place a
barrier, which does not allow others to flourish. It's easy to
focus on the faults of others and what we would like to change
in them, but God is the one who gives us the talent, the
creativity and the strength. "But now, O Lord, you are our
Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the
work of your hand," Isaiah 64:8.
Our job is not to change others. It is to love, to forgive, to
encourage and to sow the seeds of God's love, His laws and His
word (The Bible). The labor of change is God's work and that of
the Holy Spirit. God will not force His way into our hearts,
nor should we try to force His ways unto others. God knocks at
the door of your heart, He DOES NOT force it open, "Behold, I
stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open
the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he
with me," Revelation 3:20.
The Holy Spirit changes us and fills us with the capacity to to
forgive, to deter from sin and to simply live a Christian life.
The Holy Spirit acts as a guide that tells us what to do and
what not to do, where to go and where not to go, while fillings
us with the willing desire to love and glorify and love God and
each other.
Let us, instead, work towards:
* Encouraging each other, 1 Thessalonians 5:11
* To have self awareness of our own spiritual walk, Matthew
7:1-5
* To exhort one another with love, Hebrews 3:13
* To avoid trying to change others into something they are not
or not willing to accept, Romans 10:10-17
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Re: Encourage Each Other
By: Clay Death Date: January 3, 2014, 9:00 pm
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that is awesome stuff Carmen.
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Re: Encourage Each Other
By: Clay Death Date: January 3, 2014, 9:04 pm
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we have become a bit of a culture of complainers, whiners, and
criticizers.
people just cant restrain their propensity to pick holes in
others.
I say enjoy their finest qualities and forget or ignore their
bad qualities.
none of us will ever be perfect.
#Post#: 6526--------------------------------------------------
Re: Encourage Each Other
By: thetruth Date: January 3, 2014, 11:11 pm
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[quote author=fancymeny link=topic=485.msg6519#msg6519
date=1388804271]
When we have a critical attitude, we become judge, jury and
executioners at the same time. This kind of criticism destroys,
not build. In 2 Corinthians 10:13, Paul states, "For this reason
I write these things while I am away from you, that when I come
I may not have to be severe in my use of the authority that the
Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down."
God gave him the authority for the purpose of the construction
of people and not for overturning them. We find a better
understanding of this in 1 Corinthian 8:1, where it teaches us
that love builds up.
We are accustomed to judge with human standards and when we do
this, especially with those who are close to us, we place a
barrier, which does not allow others to flourish. It's easy to
focus on the faults of others and what we would like to change
in them, but God is the one who gives us the talent, the
creativity and the strength. "But now, O Lord, you are our
Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the
work of your hand," Isaiah 64:8.
Our job is not to change others. It is to love, to forgive, to
encourage and to sow the seeds of God's love, His laws and His
word (The Bible). The labor of change is God's work and that of
the Holy Spirit. God will not force His way into our hearts,
nor should we try to force His ways unto others. God knocks at
the door of your heart, He DOES NOT force it open, "Behold, I
stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open
the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he
with me," Revelation 3:20.
The Holy Spirit changes us and fills us with the capacity to to
forgive, to deter from sin and to simply live a Christian life.
The Holy Spirit acts as a guide that tells us what to do and
what not to do, where to go and where not to go, while fillings
us with the willing desire to love and glorify and love God and
each other.
Let us, instead, work towards:
* Encouraging each other, 1 Thessalonians 5:11
* To have self awareness of our own spiritual walk, Matthew
7:1-5
* To exhort one another with love, Hebrews 3:13
* To avoid trying to change others into something they are not
or not willing to accept, Romans 10:10-17
[/quote]
Great post, fancymeny,
I wholeheartedly agree. All of the energy people put into
dissecting other people's faults is a waste of time.
I especially like the part about how it's not our place to try
to change others. Live and let live. Trying to impose your will
upon others is distasteful.
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Re: Encourage Each Other
By: fancymeny Date: January 4, 2014, 9:09 am
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It is not our job to transform or to try to change people. Our
main goal, as children of God is to love. Love God above all
things and love one another. We are too seared with our own
interpretation of what love is, thus the reason why we fail in
many arrears of our lives. I can only plant seeds and pray that
whatever seeds I plant falls in fertile ground so that it may
grow to honor and glorify our One and Only living God.
#Post#: 6572--------------------------------------------------
Re: Encourage Each Other
By: Clay Death Date: January 4, 2014, 8:53 pm
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that is a great post Carmen.
#Post#: 6592--------------------------------------------------
Re: Encourage Each Other
By: fancymeny Date: January 5, 2014, 8:39 am
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Thank you Clay. For the honor and glory of God.
:)
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Re: Encourage Each Other
By: Clay Death Date: January 5, 2014, 11:13 am
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Carmen Emma's cafe is our chat place.
please feel free to stop by there anytime.
at Camelot, you rule. post anywhere you please and enjoy
yourself.
I am glad you found Camelot.
#Post#: 6607--------------------------------------------------
Re: Encourage Each Other
By: Clay Death Date: January 5, 2014, 1:32 pm
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this is just too cool.
your place is growing already.
wonderful stuff.
#Post#: 6610--------------------------------------------------
Re: Encourage Each Other
By: fancymeny Date: January 5, 2014, 4:52 pm
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Actually, Camelot found me. :)
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