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       A Quote
       By: Runner Date: December 30, 2014, 10:57 pm
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       From Graham Cooke
       
       "Detractors never realize that when they are pointing out
       someone's shortcomings they are also revealing their own, only
       much more emphatically. It is possible to read what they write
       and feel sorry for them. It is possible to hear how they speak
       and realize that often their heart is in a worse place than the
       person they are opposing. It is ironic that the critic may be in
       for a tougher time than the one they are criticizing [Matthew
       7:1-5]. One who is criticized will receive the grace to be
       transformed by it. The critic may not perceive the grace
       available to repent and be changed themselves."
       From "PROPHETIC WISDOM "
       #Post#: 9873--------------------------------------------------
       Re: A Quote
       By: James Date: January 1, 2015, 7:37 am
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       I suspect that there are always times that we feel "things "
       would be better if only someone would pul their weight and shape
       up.  We do this according to our understanding of what ought to
       be happening in others lives, or we do it by making the bible a
       straight line they should adhere to.
       Neither in fact are necessarily Gods way of seeing things.
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       Re: A Quote
       By: HOLLAND Date: February 3, 2015, 7:22 am
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       [quote author=Helen link=topic=941.msg9813#msg9813
       date=1420001852]
       From Graham Cooke
       
       "Detractors never realize that when they are pointing out
       someone's shortcomings they are also revealing their own, only
       much more emphatically. It is possible to read what they write
       and feel sorry for them. It is possible to hear how they speak
       and realize that often their heart is in a worse place than the
       person they are opposing. It is ironic that the critic may be in
       for a tougher time than the one they are criticizing [Matthew
       7:1-5]. One who is criticized will receive the grace to be
       transformed by it. The critic may not perceive the grace
       available to repent and be changed themselves."
       From "PROPHETIC WISDOM "
       [/quote]
       I think, Helen, that we always disclose who we are in whatever
       we do, though we never seem to perceive others and fail making
       rash judgements of others.  We are being transformed by grace in
       Christ and must to strive to make ourselves available and not as
       obstacles of that grace, so that the love of Christ may abound.
       There is so much in respect to failings in the world.  It is a
       pity that there is so much of it.
       Peace be with you!
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