Live and Breathe the Bible?

[elijah23]

I know this thread has focused on scripture, but to answer your question, I look for people who are honest in their faith; who can say "I don't know" or "yes, I fall short with -----". Aside from looking for opportunities to reach the lost, when I'm looking for fellowship, I'm looking for someone who honestly desires to know Him more.

I was "that guy" who didn't care enough that it mattered. I've been so changed, I simply don't know that person anymore. I can't relate to him, and I can't relate to people who can go day-to-day putting the Lord on a shelf. What could possibly be more important than this? So, when I meet a person to seeks to draw near to Him, who just wants to honestly talk matters of faith out in an honest way, I'm hooked. It's those who can't seem to let their guard down out of foolish pride and "know all the answers" that I'm not looking for.

A website like this is a great place for people to exchange ideas and learn from one another. There are those that get angry, though, when someone disagrees with one of their beliefs, but when you come right down to it, most of the fun is in debating these people, perhaps. What do you think?

 

[Mike]

A website like this is a great place for people to exchange ideas and learn from one another. There are those that get angry, though, when someone disagrees with one of their beliefs, but when you come right down to it, most of the fun is in debating these people, perhaps. What do you think?

One of the things that really gets my goat (I don't really have a goat) is when people make a salvation issue out of a non-salvation issue. It can be divisive and harmful to the Body of Christ. It's one thing to vigorously hash through disagreements, but not without decorum, IMO. We're too divided as it is. Pre-trib/post-trib, young earth/old earth, tattoos/no tattoos... The list of things that come between some believers and others is very discouraging. I agree with your statement if both people know, in the end, certain things are of little consequence. I believe it's good to grow closer to the Truth in anything. But if it becomes a stumbling block, that's a problem. Just my opinion. (and there's no salvation for you if you disagree :D)

 

[elijah23]

One of the things that really gets my goat (I don't really have a goat) is when people make a salvation issue out of a non-salvation issue. It can be divisive and harmful to the Body of Christ. It's one thing to vigorously hash through disagreements, but not without decorum, IMO. We're too divided as it is. Pre-trib/post-trib, young earth/old earth, tattoos/no tattoos... The list of things that come between some believers and others is very discouraging. I agree with your statement if both people know, in the end, certain things are of little consequence. I believe it's good to grow closer to the Truth in anything. But if it becomes a stumbling block, that's a problem. Just my opinion. (and there's no salvation for you if you disagree :D)

We are all rather passionate about our religious beliefs. The trick is not losing one’s temper, I think. If a person can treat others with respect, even when they disagree with them, then I think they have done well. So many people seem to think that if someone disagrees with them, that is license to be rude to them.

 

[ProphetMark]

I look for people who live the way the bible teaches, not just talk about it.

 

[elijah23]

I look for people who live the way the bible teaches, not just talk about it.

Yes, Jesus taught us to love the Lord with all our hearts, minds, and souls, and love our neighbors as ourselves, I believe.