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Desire to be a vessel of honor unto the Lord Jesus Christ?
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https://christianforums.net/threads/a-vessel-of-honor.110278/
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Taking the time to pray? Christ is the answer in times of need
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Depending upon the Holy Spirit for all you do?
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How are famous preachers sometimes effected by sin?
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Don't be upset with eachother
- Thread starter Angel
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CenturionForChrist
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Angel what you said is straight from Christs teaching from The Sermon On The Mount. I have been known to have a hot temper at times, but I always must remember it is better to return an insult with love or care or just to not insult them back and maybe explain your position in a respectful manner. I deal with this regularly as I work as a Deputy Sheriff in a county jail. Professional communication is key to really surviving in such a profession.
Angel
Member
Isn't it amazing the intensity of anger? It is a unique feeling...isn't it? Rises up in your chest and makes your face hot. Maybe sweaty? :
I respect what you do, CenturionForChrist I admire officials who keep society safe. It comforts me, but also gives me a healthy fear, when I see a cop car.
I think that what you suggested about not retaliating is a good skill for marriages too!
I respect what you do, CenturionForChrist I admire officials who keep society safe. It comforts me, but also gives me a healthy fear, when I see a cop car.
I think that what you suggested about not retaliating is a good skill for marriages too!
iLOVE
Member
Our job is to recognize that every challenge, every delay, and every offences is an opportunity to be redefine and develop our character.
Nothing happens in your life by accident. The people you encounter, the delays, the grouchy clerk, the slow waiter, the child that never stops, they are divinely orchestrated by the creator of the universe to help make you and mold you into that vessel of gold. Now how you respond is what makes the difference.
What you think that is there to defeat you, God put it there to make you better.
Psalm 105:19 NLT says, "Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the LORD tested Joseph's character."
Behold, I have refined you, but not with silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. Isaiah 48:10 NKJV
STEP 1 — “Lord Jesus, I repent for every time I let myself become offended. I ask that You take your blood and totally wash away my sins of offense. I repent for thinking offended thoughts toward that person. I repent for saying offended words about them. I put Your blood on every thought of offense and every offended word I said about another person. Wash my mind, my heart and my mouth in Your blood. Take away every sinful thought and sinful word with Your blood. Heal me of every sin of offense by the power of Your blood shed on the Cross and empower me to never become offended again. Lord, I also forgive that person for being offended at me. Wash them of their sins of offense and cleanse them of that sin so they do not become sick.”
STEP 2 — “Now, Jesus, I ask that You would heal my soul of every wound that was created by my sins of offense. Your blood took care of the sin, and now Your dunamis power will heal the wounds that came from my offenses. Lord, cause me to be what dunamis means: excellent of soul! Fill my soul with this power that comes through Your resurrection! Saturate me with resurrection power! I partake of it now! I command every deadly wound that came from my words of slander and offense to be filled with dunamis. Heal me in both body and soul, Lord. I decree I am excellent of soul, so now cause me to prosper and be in health even as my soul is prospered! In Jesus’ mighty name! Amen.”
Nothing happens in your life by accident. The people you encounter, the delays, the grouchy clerk, the slow waiter, the child that never stops, they are divinely orchestrated by the creator of the universe to help make you and mold you into that vessel of gold. Now how you respond is what makes the difference.
What you think that is there to defeat you, God put it there to make you better.
Psalm 105:19 NLT says, "Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the LORD tested Joseph's character."
Behold, I have refined you, but not with silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. Isaiah 48:10 NKJV
STEP 1 — “Lord Jesus, I repent for every time I let myself become offended. I ask that You take your blood and totally wash away my sins of offense. I repent for thinking offended thoughts toward that person. I repent for saying offended words about them. I put Your blood on every thought of offense and every offended word I said about another person. Wash my mind, my heart and my mouth in Your blood. Take away every sinful thought and sinful word with Your blood. Heal me of every sin of offense by the power of Your blood shed on the Cross and empower me to never become offended again. Lord, I also forgive that person for being offended at me. Wash them of their sins of offense and cleanse them of that sin so they do not become sick.”
STEP 2 — “Now, Jesus, I ask that You would heal my soul of every wound that was created by my sins of offense. Your blood took care of the sin, and now Your dunamis power will heal the wounds that came from my offenses. Lord, cause me to be what dunamis means: excellent of soul! Fill my soul with this power that comes through Your resurrection! Saturate me with resurrection power! I partake of it now! I command every deadly wound that came from my words of slander and offense to be filled with dunamis. Heal me in both body and soul, Lord. I decree I am excellent of soul, so now cause me to prosper and be in health even as my soul is prospered! In Jesus’ mighty name! Amen.”
Angel
Member
What a great perspective. And I agree its good to repent and bless the person who hurt you.
iLOVE
Member
Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.
4 Then you will find favor with both God and people,
and you will earn a good reputation. Proverbs 3:3-4 NLT
jeff77
Member
Great post! I think we just get misunderstood most of the time when we get upset with someone else on the forum.
Jethro Bodine
Member
That's no fun.
But seriously, you just have to accept that social media attracts narcissists. They thrive on it. Social media is life to a narcissist. But they are always on the defensive, guarding the image they craft for everyone to see, so they get offended very easily and their pride (the defining characteristic of the narc) simply won't let it go without an extended campaign of trying to restore that grandiose image.
James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
James 1:20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
"enough said"
BTW, love your avatar Angel
James 1:20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
"enough said"
BTW, love your avatar Angel
Angel
Member
iLOVE
Member
"Job" was ordered by God to pray for his friends who the enemy used to offend him...and "Job" received double for his trouble.
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Jethro Bodine
Member
I bet that even though they now know the truth they are still arguing their point.
Edward
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Posting back too fast is where the arguments start. Some posts are offensive, but on the other hand, if you just wait a little bit and think about it, you almost always come up with a better way to reply which would defuse the argument rather than fuel the fire.
How many times have you popped off at the mouth, and then later thought of something. Oh, I wish I would've said...something else. Happens a lot. Put a bridle on the tongue for just a little while.
Especially over bible interpretation! The Christians are going to get into a fight because one sees something differently than another?! Wow, that's some good ambassadorship there, let me tell you, lol.
People need to remind themselves that almost no one is at the same place in their walk with the Lord. No one will ever have all of the answers, we all get a portion. So will you not love your brother or sister because they know a little something you don't? Or are wrong about some minor little thing? That's ridiculous. You can't let pride get in the way of your walk.
The mark of a good Christian is being able to be wrong about something, and standing down from your pride long enough to hear what another is saying. It may edify you and cause growth. Will you not learn because you can't get past the fact that another is right about something? Lord give us all wise tongues.
How many times have you popped off at the mouth, and then later thought of something. Oh, I wish I would've said...something else. Happens a lot. Put a bridle on the tongue for just a little while.
Especially over bible interpretation! The Christians are going to get into a fight because one sees something differently than another?! Wow, that's some good ambassadorship there, let me tell you, lol.
People need to remind themselves that almost no one is at the same place in their walk with the Lord. No one will ever have all of the answers, we all get a portion. So will you not love your brother or sister because they know a little something you don't? Or are wrong about some minor little thing? That's ridiculous. You can't let pride get in the way of your walk.
The mark of a good Christian is being able to be wrong about something, and standing down from your pride long enough to hear what another is saying. It may edify you and cause growth. Will you not learn because you can't get past the fact that another is right about something? Lord give us all wise tongues.