*** The Diary of Brainwashed ***

[BrainWashed]

If you mentioned the Israelites in your sermon, are you offended by them or using them as an example?

Originally Posted by mfblume

No because I was not offended by them as you were obviously offended by the people you mention in your post.


Every answer will be the same as the first. The reason I would mention Israel and exodus was not out of offence like it was with you and the people you refer to. You were personally offended by them and are reacting that way. Preaching a message about a people who did not personally offend me and cause me to use this "diary" as a means of lashing out at them is not related to what you did.

If you were truly not offended, you would not have as much as mentioned them. That does not mean you saw what they did and did not think it was wrong. When we truly are humble and see what others have done wrong and desire to not be like that, true humility will not have to mention that. the only reason WE HAVE TO mention what we saw in others and refer to them when we mention it is because they offended us we became personally bitter.

If you cannot see the difference between not mentioning them and mentioning them due to bitterness, you are avoiding the obvious.

[mfblume]

Originally Posted by BrainWashed

If you mentioned the Israelites in your sermon, are you offended by them or using them as an example?

I already plainly said that a sermon about Israel and Exodus does not include people whom I personally was with and was offended by them. In your case, you are talking about people who personally offended you. It's as clear as day you are writing from offence. Just accept that's the case and don't do it any more. Simple.

Were you personally offended by the UPC preachers you mention in your "diary"? Be honest.

[BrainWashed]

Originally Posted by mfblume

I already plainly said that a sermon about Israel and Exodus does not include people whom I personally was with and was offended by them. In your case, you are talking about people who personally offended you. It's as clear as day you are writing from offence. Just accept that's the case and don't do it any more. Simple.

Were you personally offended by the UPC preachers you mention in your "diary"? Be honest.

MFBLUME,

Let me explain my stance...

I was in a few services and prayer meetings...

They were speaking about how they want revival...

They stated that everyone needs to pray so God can lead them to a hungry soul...

God then told me to ask them, what's wrong with sharing the gospel with people you pass by everyday...

The place became quiet like a Catholic monastery....

I was in service with them again...

The church hasn't grown...

They said they wanted revival....

Once again they said, "pray so god can lead you to a hungry soul."

I though to myself, did you give heed to what was spoken to you?

It frustrated me that they still had that mindset (Israel).


MfBlume,

Sure, there's nothing wrong asking God to lead you to someone, but isn't the majority of the world lost and hurting?

Should I be asking God to send me to someone when there are plenty people at the grocery store, gas stations, restaurants, etc.?

Lets be sincere. There are many people we can share the gospel with everyday, yet, many neglect because they're waiting for that one person, and in the process they're bypassing crowds of hurting people.

Mfbblue,

Mark 16:15 Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

Does the scripture above instruct us to pray that God sends someone our way to share the gospel, or does it instruct us to go to the people and share the gospel?


I remember I was in a large prayer meeting, ministers, congregants, etc. They began speaking about praying for God to send people their way that they may share the gospel with them. They wanted revival.

Sometimes when God speaks to me, he empties my mind, give me words, or scriptures and a message. As I was standing there, God gave me a scripture and message. I said oh oh, what's going to happen? I braced myself.

All of a sudden, the pastor turned to me as asked that I speak. Here's what God gave me.

Luke 15:8; Or what woman who has ten silver coins and loses one of them does not light a lamp, sweep her house, and search carefully until she finds it?

The coins didn't search for the women, rather, the women searched for the coin, and so we should search for the lost. You want revival. However, revival will not occur just by prayer, but by the efforts you contribute.

It became very quiet in that building and people then confessed that was something they needed to hear.

Again, stop praying that God send you someone, rather, go to them!

[mfblume]

Originally Posted by BrainWashed

MFBLUME,

Let me explain my stance...

I was in a few services and prayer meetings...

They were speaking about how they want revival...

They stated that everyone needs to pray so God can lead them to a hungry soul...

God then told me to ask them, what's wrong with sharing the gospel with people you pass by everyday...

The place became quiet like a Catholic monastery....

I was in service with them again...

The church hasn't grown...

They said they wanted revival....

Once again they said, "pray so god can lead you to a hungry soul."

I though to myself, did you give heed to what was spoken to you?

It frustrated me that they still had that mindset (Israel).


MfBlume,

Sure, there's nothing wrong asking God to lead you to someone, but isn't the majority of the world lost and hurting?

Should I be asking God to send me to someone when there are plenty people at the grocery store, gas stations, restaurants, etc.?

Lets be sincere. There are many people we can share the gospel with everyday, yet, many neglect because they're waiting for that one person, and in the process they're bypassing crowds of hurting people.

Mfbblue,

Mark 16:15 Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

Does the scripture above instruct us to pray that God sends someone our way to share the gospel, or does it instruct us to go to the people and share the gospel?


I remember I was in a large prayer meeting, ministers, congregants, etc. They began speaking about praying for God to send people their way that they may share the gospel with them. They wanted revival.

Sometimes when God speaks to me, he empties my mind, give me words, or scriptures and a message. As I was standing there, God gave me a scripture and message. I said oh oh, what's going to happen? I braced myself.

All of a sudden, the pastor turned to me as asked that I speak. Here's what God gave me.

Luke 15:8; Or what woman who has ten silver coins and loses one of them does not light a lamp, sweep her house, and search carefully until she finds it?

The coins didn't search for the women, rather, the women searched for the coin, and so we should search for the lost. You want revival. However, revival will not occur just by prayer, but by the efforts you contribute.

It became very quiet in that building and people then confessed that was something they needed to hear.

Again, stop praying that God send you someone, rather, go to them!

Amen. But why make slurs against them in your process of disagreement? It's wrong and not necessary. THAT is my point.

It seems they offended you IN SOMETHING ELSE, and you are using this instance to bash them, when you should not even mention them in your desires and beliefs.