Wow! It has been a long time since I have posted...sorry guys...I've been pretty busy...
Just to let you all know, school has been going well. I am still looking for opportunities to openly share, but I have had some chances to let the people in my classes know that I'm a believer.
Something that I've been thinking about lately is this:
Why must we, as Christians, brothers and sisters in Christ, argue over small, tiny issues?
Now I know to many of you out there, this sounds a little, judgmental and at times, hypocritical but I am talking to myself to. I honestly have been pondering this for quite some time and even though I think it is good to discuss doctrine and try to reason certain biblical issues, I believe that many times discussion turns into more heated discussion, and finally, if the issue is not solved, it turns into an argument. Now I know that you can grow from "tense", but nevertheless fruitful discussions, but is an argument over a controversial issue really loving in God's sight. Do our arguments always resemble this:
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8Love never fails.
~1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
Yeah, I know, people will be saying, "Man, Amy, you're so judgmental, arguments aren't all bad. You can learn stuff through them that you never knew before!", but seriously, think about it...once a discussion gets to the point of argument is it showing the love of Christ? Also, is it really what you would define as "fruitful" conversation? What I have found to be true is this: once a conversation reaches to the argument point, the only purpose left in the conversation is to prove your point no matter what the cost. No one can deny that. If you were truly out for the good of the other person involved, it never would have reached the argument point, but what I have noticed in myself is that once the conversation turns into a full-fledged argument, I have to physically bite my tongue to stop myself from continuing because my natural instinct and tendency is to absolutely totally and completely make sure, under all circumstances to have the last say in the matter to PROVE MY POINT! It is engrained in me, a natural, sinful instinct that tells me, "You must win!". Now I know that no one is perfect, but still, where should the line be drawn with discussions and where do we actually draw the line?
Let me know what you guys think on this. I would love to hear some opinions on this issue (always in love of course)!
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6 comments:
NO JOHN! jk...
I totally agree with you. If something needs to be said then by all means, go ahead, but I believe that you still can do so in love, if you know what I mean. I like how you said,
"approach them with gentleness, but do not compromise on truth"
I definitely agree with that statement. Thanks for your insight, Jonathan!
I totally agree! God calls us to peace not pride. Sometimes I wish that non-believers couldn't see all the trivial things that believers argue about . . . it can be a huge detriment to our testimony.
Amy,
I totally agree. While doctrinal issues affect our daily living, I have a tendency to place the importance of my doctrine over the importance of a person's soul, and pale in comparison to the importance of glorifying God.
Amy,
100% agree. It takes time to learn when a conversation should end, OR when you should politely bow out of a convo. =)
Hmmm... it is a fine line to walk, isn't it? A very healthy balance to find. ;) I um, second, Heather. Sometimes the things that we know in our heads don't quite venture into our lives... the way we live. But it is a learning process... and this whole sanctification thing doesn't happen all at once. (Sometimes I wish it did! ;) But God is good and He is faithful. May He be our example.
Hello, Amy! I think we have something in commun! Do you have a mail adress? Mine is eurachilon_2714@yahoo.com! i hope you want to speak with me! Peace and many blessings! Eurachilon.
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