Publicly Asking for Your Forgiveness - Page 2

Michael Phelps · #11 08-15-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bro. Robbins

If any man thinks he is without sin, without error, and never makes a mistake... then that man is an absolute fool. Pride and vanity will blind a man in his steps, and open him to tripping and falling.

Additionally, a man can stand for Truth, love God, and take a firm stand without showing disrespect to those that disagree and even possibly lash out at him. There is never, ever, a time that anyone wins any argument, much less gains influence with their testimony for Christ by belittling others, or making assertions of someone else's character, intelligence, or especially their walk with God.

Lastly, a man must realize to say he is wrong for how he presents his argument, and wrong for showing disrespect doesn't mean he's wrong for what he believes or stands for... even if he is possibly rediculed for it. That's hard to understand sometimes... that I don't have to holler and scream to prove I'm right. Frankly, doesn't matter who agrees or doesn't, as long as my conscience is clean before the Lord.

So, after being reminded of this in prayer today, and realizing that I've done damage to my testimony in this forum, I publicly apologize for any and all times I've lost my temper, been demeaning, lacked showing of respect every child of God is due, and dismissed others for not seeing it as I see it. The worst thing anyone could ever do is so neglect their witness, that those around them would know they are a minister, but have no confidence in their life or even their prayers... and I know I have done that kind of damage to my testimony in this forum.

I've asked the Lord to forgive me, and I ask this forum to also forgive me. Yes, I'm a serious guy... and always will be. Just how God built this man...but God isn't honored in rudeness or disrespect of any sort, and for that I am ashamed and publicly apologize.

I hope for anyone in this forum that has no confidence in me, or that has been offended by my conduct, that over time I might be able to gain your trust and confidence... or at the very least your respect... and I realize those are things one must earn.

Thanks for reading... and if I can ever be of any service to anyone here, I would count it an honor to be called upon. I love to pray, and I love to love on people... believe it or not. We don't have to agree about every little thing to agree, that there is a lost and dying world that needs us loving and rescuing them... instead of knit picking at one another. I apologize that the enemy has been able to misdirect my focus so easily, and allowed me to do such damage to my testimony.

In His Service...
Brother Robbins

No apology necessary on my part, brother! You and I have disagreed on some things, and we've outlined our own opinions of each other, but as far as I'm concerned, never in a disrespectful way!

I may not agree with you, but I admire your passion and resolve when it pertains to what you believe!

Evenuntodeath · #12 08-15-2012, 03:33 PM

While we're on the subject,

Do ya'll agree with the practice of standing before the church(in most cases for sins of a sexual nature)?

Why or why not?

Bro. Robbins · #13 08-15-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Evenuntodeath

While we're on the subject,

Do ya'll agree with the practice of standing before the church(in most cases for sins of a sexual nature)?

Why or why not?

Probably should be a seperate thread... don't ya think?

Cindy · #14 08-15-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bro. Robbins

Probably should be a seperate thread... don't ya think?

I agree.

KeptByTheWord · #15 08-15-2012, 04:36 PM

I think I know which post or thread you are referring to, Bro. Robbins, and I appreciate deeply your honesty and willingness to look inward.

What you said is so true.... in that even if we know we are right, and God has shown us how we ought to live, we can trump the goodness in our hearts by doing and saying things to make our point in a haughty way, and really... all of us no doubt are guilty of the same.

I appreciate the fact that you were able to publicly able to discuss this, and open this issue up for all to see. That speaks highly of your desire to please the Lord.

I look forward to future discussions with you, realizing that even if we don't "win" the argument, we can still believe what we believe, without having to stoop to the lower level where the argument takes a more personal, mean-tempered nature.

Thanks for reminding us all again of how important it is to convey not just words, but our spirit in our posts

God Bless you Brother!

RandyWayne · #16 08-15-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

I think I know which post or thread you are referring to, Bro. Robbins, and I appreciate deeply your honesty and willingness to look inward.

What you said is so true.... in that even if we know we are right, and God has shown us how we ought to live, we can trump the goodness in our hearts by doing and saying things to make our point in a haughty way, and really... all of us no doubt are guilty of the same.

I appreciate the fact that you were able to publicly able to discuss this, and open this issue up for all to see. That speaks highly of your desire to please the Lord.

I look forward to future discussions with you, realizing that even if we don't "win" the argument, we can still believe what we believe, without having to stoop to the lower level where the argument takes a more personal, mean-tempered nature.

Thanks for reminding us all again of how important it is to convey not just words, but our spirit in our posts

God Bless you Brother!

....I'm not....

Esaias · #17 08-15-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dedicated Mind

why do extremists always apologize? have any of your views moderated? have you chosen to respect liberal views? more hot air. liberals always display a christ like attitude, not extremists.

I guess this means liberals never need to apologise, then?