I am sincerely concerned for you Bonairos. The reason is that I have seen you do it to others and now to me...giving the proud and arrogant laughter and mocking. A truly born again Christian would never be condescending, it's not congruent with the FRUIT of the Holy Spirit.
First let me state that
I am a born-again, Spirit-filled (yes baptized in the Holy Spirit and yes, tongue talking)
Christian. And that by the grace of God and Him alone.
Second, thank you for being concerned(?) for me.
Having said that, you compel me to respond directly to your post.
". . . giving the proud and arrogant laughter and mocking?" HAHAHAHA! Yes, HAHAHAHA! And
THIS time it is not just a chuckle but a burst of laughter!
Condescending? My friend you and your "YES or NO" only questions throughout this community, not to mention some of your specific remarks during your short time here would be considered moreso condescending than ANYTHING that I have ever said in ANY of my 300+ posts (go to my profile and look them up on a variety of topics).
Need I send you a PM to refresh your memory of what and in what manner you said it?
Read these verses very carefully:
Matthew 18:3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
John 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
I have on numerous occasions and daily seek to apply them, perhaps it's your turn.
And do you believe you have perfect interpretation and perfect understanding of entire Scripture? Yes or No?
Because you come across that you think you KNOW IT ALL!
Really? Please do reference them. It's one thing to make
accusations (and as a Christian at that!) and quite another to back up one's charge of fault, offense, or crime.
Is there any possibility that you could ever be wrong about anything, or is that impossible in your mind?
Condescending?
And do you think Jesus mocked and laughed at the people who shared their sincere beliefs?
Again, please do show me when I mocked or laughed when ANYONE shared their
sincere beliefs?
Yes I do chuckle. But it is NEVER in regards to anyone's stated sincere beliefs. Perhaps you mistake unanswered hypocrisy or evasion as
sincere beliefs. I do not.
Yet, I am not so gullible as to jump to point "E" from point "A" by side-stepping points "B, C, and D!"
Chasing rabbits or heading down a country road does not produce effective communication in my book.
The next time you reply to a person's post, ask yourself this question, "WHAT WOULD JESUS TYPE AND HOW WOULD JESUS TALK TO THIS PERSON?" Then do likewise!
". . . then do likewise!??" Condescending?
Nevertheless, I do (again look at all my post and it's contents).
Perhaps you've forgotten that Jesus is not gullible.
Yet I am not Jesus in which I know man's heart. Therefore I ask questions and respond accordingly.
NOW back on topic... where in ACTS does anyone talk in tongues where nobody could understand what was being said? Show me please.
Again, you apply standards yet are not willing to abide by them yourself. You accuse members of this community of not answering your questions (to your satisfaction?) or evading them, yet here you are answering a question with a question.
Hmmm... Sounds like the kettle calling the pot black. Am I condescending? No. More like responding in dialog that you appear comfortable with.
You seems to question anyone's salvation when their theology contrasts yours or you can't (or won't) answer a question. Then you have the gall to resort to . . .
"DO you believe you KNOW IT ALL? Is there any possibility that you could ever be wrong about anything, or is that impossible in your mind?" (or "perfect interpretation," "perfect understanding," etc).
Since you have asked this question numerous times to numerous members, perhaps it's time that you answer your own question.
You have offered me scriptural advice. Now permit me to offer you some. Watch that you are not snared by the words of your own mouth!
In the words of ESPN,
"Com'n man!"
Be blessed, Stay blessed,and be Bold!
TO THE MODS: I answered publicly because I was
accused publicly. Not just me, but others were as well!