Vince Larson Apology - Blessing & Cursing

[jaxfam6]

Originally Posted by ReformedDave

He can be.....

never when I have been in a service he preached

[MissBrattified]

Personally, I am not a fan of those who arrange for the punishment of others, either in secret or in the open. I just don't see it as necessary, to put it mildly.

However, I was one who was not a fan of the blog [entry]. (One of the ones that was shared here.) I didn't misinterpret it, nor did I go into a "frenzy." My first thought was that the usage of words was unnecessary to make the point, and my second thought was, "I hope he doesn't [inadvertently] embarrass his parents or cause them pain."

Even as an adult, I am still very conscious of where my parents stood, where my mother still stands, and what offends her, or would cause her embarrassment on my behalf.

Sure, in this day of free thought, free expression, blogs, facebook, forums, etc., you would think our "self-expression" would be something we alone would answer for, and no one else. Unfortunately it still isn't the case. Our words matter, they affect people, and people we love are often held accountable for what they didn't say themselves.

So I do empathize with the fact that you were just "expressing" and perhaps didn't think it through any further than that, but from one PK to another--you should think things through better than that.

Just my 2 cents, no frenzy, no misinterpretation

[deltaguitar]

Well, . . . you can't serve two masters. In the end does following after God and convictions matter more than heritage and family. When you decide to make that clean break with those who only have their interest in mind there will be a great peace.

[SDG]

Originally Posted by revrandy

BigDogSD...

An Apology is saying I'm sorry...

Yours is a attack on those who disagree with you claiming your a martyr for your beliefs..

Love you man...but this isn't a apology and truly you have nothing to apologize for because your private thoughts are what you actually believe if these things are what you believe...

Still waiting by the gate Bro..
Randy

Your posting is getting more disgusting, RG. You have become an Inquisitor and a responsible party in this matter.

VL, once again I apologize if the HMH blog caused you undue stress - sorry. I appreciate that you had to courage to revise your thoughts on the matter.

I'm thinking however this has a little more to do with blessing and cursing?

I'm sorry that some have gone as far as apparently getting your DS involved ... this action is part of the ministry of Caiphas ... and the same spirit behind the Wesburg resolution ... it's one of disfellowship.

We seem to be at a crossroads ... I'm praying that you will make the right decisions for you, your loved ones and those in your care.

[EA]

Originally Posted by revrandy

BigDogSD...

An Apology is saying I'm sorry...

Yours is a attack on those who disagree with you claiming your a martyr for your beliefs..

Love you man...but this isn't a apology and truly you have nothing to apologize for because your private thoughts are what you actually believe if these things are what you believe...

Still waiting by the gate Bro..
Randy

Randy, dude, what's up with this?

The guy is trying to make things right. It's obvious he is suffering.

Brother Larson, I think our greatest strength can also be our greatest weakness. It seems you are an excellent communicator, and you may have communicated your true feelings a little too well. Been there. Done that.

Live and learn.

Be Blessed.

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by deltaguitar

Well, . . . you can't serve two masters. In the end does following after God and convictions matter more than heritage and family. When you decide to make that clean break with those who only have their interest in mind there will be a great peace.

It's unreasonable to assume that heritage and family are always at odds with following after God and convictions. Especially when you have a godly heritage and family.

[SDG]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

It's unreasonable to assume that heritage and family are always at odds with following after God and convictions. Especially when you have a godly heritage and family.

Not always, I agree ... I think DG would agree. But it makes it very complicated. Many layers. DG is very well acquainted with this dilemma based on his own personal experiences.

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Edward Anglin

Randy, dude, what's up with this?

The guy is trying to make things right. It's obvious he is suffering.

Brother Larson, I think our greatest strength can also be our greatest weakness. It seems you are an excellent communicator, and you may have communicated your true feelings a little too well. Been there. Done that.

Live and learn.

Be Blessed.

Great point. And nothing is private, really. Even hand-written diaries will probably eventually be read by our children or grandchildren.

My Sarah has already learned this the hard way...she's the only one who keeps a diary on a regular basis, and of course, her sister snooped. And told any relevant person mentioned that they were mentioned and how. Shame on Hannah--lol--but to be fair, Sarah would have done the same to her, if given a chance.

Now Sarah writes things down in a password protected diary, and writes with a special "invisible" marker--and even then, she often tears pages out and throws them away.

[Michael The Disciple]

Whats all this about? Got a link?

[EA]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

It's unreasonable to assume that heritage and family are always at odds with following after God and convictions. Especially when you have a godly heritage and family.

Side note:

Why did God want Abram to separate himself from Terah (Abram's father)? Why did He want him to leave Ur?

Surely God could have done a great work through Abram in Ur?