What do I owe YOU?!

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Barb

Should I be in any way concerned about the feelings of faceless people I may never meet?!

I think we owe one another the same civility and Christian courtesy we would show if we were face to face.

Should I be allowed to post any and everything I choose because I think I can?!

No way!

IS this just a game where we feel free to come and post without a worry as to the repercussions?!

I think that due to the anonymity factor, that repercussions are lacking in most cases, so it is up to individuals to hold themselves accountable for their own words and behavior--which tends to reveal true character.

If my posting is continually misunderstood, who is responsible for the misunderstanding?!

If one or two (out of hundreds of members) misunderstand, it could be them; if you are regularly misunderstood by a large majority, then it's probably your responsibility, due to poor communication skills or throwing caution to the wind-posting-style or whatever.

If my posting continually upsets the masses, who is responsible for the upset?!

You are.

I owe you words seasoned with grace, whether I agree with you or not. The Apostle wrote, As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith (Gal. 6:10). That 'do good' means to speak good as well as do good...in other words, my actions should be a reflection of my speech.

I owe you respect. Propriety and common sense should teach me to approach any topic with respect for the reader and respect for myself. My first thought should not be the expression of my opinion as much as the expression of the holiness within me AND you. I don't care if you don't belong to my clubhouse or wear my uniform...I owe you respect.

I owe you the love of Christ, even if your actions are not likable. Surely in this life not everyone will like everything I do or say, but prayerfully all who are called by the Name of the Lord will love me with the love of Christ.

I owe you honesty in posting and conversation. If I cannot tell you the truth...if everything is undergirded by an untruth or coverup, where is my holiness displayed?! My uncut hair means nothing in the light of speaking truth and living honorably!! Truth demands that I not pretend I am something my life cannot back up.

I owe you, Apostolic Friend...I intend to pay what I owe by the help of the Almighty!!

Very nicely said!!!!