Misssionaries With God Complexes

Owl · #1 09-15-2010, 01:31 PM

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First of all, I think it's a crying shame that missionaries have to go church to church begging for money.

Secondly, UPCI missionaries come here to deputize because that's how the organization works. Maybe they have missionaries do that because they know that hearing real stories from real people will encourage people to give more--because otherwise it's easy to turn the cold shoulder and give to local causes. (if you give it all)

I'm not saying that Americans don't give, Owl. Not at all. There are a lot of compassionate, giving people in America. There are also a lot of selfish people--selfish Christians. Which is an oxymoron....

I agree with this. However, insulting those churches who do give doesn't help the cause.

MissBrattified · #2 09-15-2010, 01:37 PM

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I agree with this. However, insulting those churches who do give doesn't help the cause.

I don't think Sister A was directing her comments to the people and churches who give; do you?

rgcraig · #3 09-15-2010, 01:38 PM

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I don't think Sister A was directing her comments to the people and churches who give; do you?

Excellent point.

Owl · #4 09-15-2010, 01:42 PM

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I don't think Sister A was directing her comments to the people and churches who give; do you?

Her statement was generic and broad brush.

MissBrattified · #5 09-15-2010, 01:45 PM

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Her statement was generic and broad brush.

My Daddy always said that if you throw a rock in a pack of dogs, the one who hollers is the one who got hit.

Baron1710 · #6 09-15-2010, 01:46 PM

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My Daddy always said that if you throw a rock in a pack of dogs, the one who hollers is the one who got hit.

Works fine if you trying to find a yelping dog.

MissBrattified · #7 09-15-2010, 01:47 PM

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Works fine if you trying to find a yelping dog.

I think we've found one.

Owl · #8 09-15-2010, 01:48 PM

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My Daddy always said that if you throw a rock in a pack of dogs, the one who hollers is the one who got hit.

Gee, that's original. And, I'm an owl, not a dog.

MissBrattified · #9 09-15-2010, 01:52 PM

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Her statement was generic and broad brush.

Owl, when preachers speak out against sin, do you assume they are painting every listener as a sinner? Or do you think that those who need to be convicted will be? When my pastor preaches, if I feel convicted, it's because something he brought out from the Word pricked MY heart. If what he's talking about doesn't apply to me, I don't get offended and think he's painting everyone with the same brush. No, he's addressing those who need to hear what is being said, and he is most likely unconcerned with those who are already doing right.

Owl · #10 09-15-2010, 01:53 PM

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Owl, when preachers speak out against sin, do you assume they are painting every listener as a sinner? Or do you think that those who need to be convicted will be? When my pastor preaches, if I feel convicted, it's because something he brought out from the Word pricked MY heart. If what he's talking about doesn't apply to me, I don't get offended and think he's painting everyone with the same brush. No, he's addressing those who need to hear what is being said, and he is most likely unconcerned with those who are already doing right.

In your case, you should definitely think he is speaking to you.