Peace @ AFF - Page 6

Digging4Truth · #1 01-13-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward Anglin

I love to argue, but the best arguments are family arguments. The shared culture heats things up.

I hate to argue (and I don't use the term hate often)

I enjoy discussion and respectful debate. In that the only thing that "heats up" is the fire the word sets in my bones.

Scott Hutchinson · #2 01-13-2010, 10:35 AM

EA don't leave you are one of my faves.

The Mrs · #3 01-13-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

EA don't leave you are one of my faves.

Mine too!

BeenThinkin · #4 01-13-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DAII

In this microcosm of Apostolic diversity:

What must we give up to live in peace @ AFF?

If possible, keep your list to 3-5 items.

Edward Anglin???

DeepThinker · #5 01-13-2010, 11:19 AM

" He is the light, not us"

Hmmm, Matthew 5:14 "You are the light of the world".

However, I do know what you are saying though.

scotty · #6 01-13-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DeepThinker

" He is the light, not us"

Hmmm, Matthew 5:14 "You are the light of the world".

However, I do know what you are saying though.

Ummm, yeah.

So why the bother ?

Sam · #7 01-13-2010, 11:37 AM

One thing that would help is if all of us went with the Fundamental Doctrine Statement as adopted in 1945 and paid more attention to that second paragraph.

DAII · #8 01-13-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam

One thing that would help is if all of us went with the Fundamental Doctrine Statement as adopted in 1945 and paid more attention to that second paragraph.

What does it say, Sam?

NewWine · #9 01-13-2010, 11:45 AM

This is quite an insightful question. Everyone has their own idea of what "peace" is. When looking in the dictionary there are 5 different definitions of what peace is. I think everyone has put forth some really good answers to this questions; and I've really enjoyed reading what others have to say. I remember when taking my communications courses in college one of the things discussed was how people communicate; especially when they disagree.

While one person is speaking the other person has already formed their opinion/response; when they have not heard everything the person has said. It's very interesting because the other person could have said that they agreed with the other person. Preconceived ideas of what one is going to say can cause unnecessary disagreements.

I've been a member here on AFF since 2007 and have not posted much; partly because I don't feel it is necessary to repeat what has already been said. On the other hand I try to take into consideration how and what I say will be received. I've seen several instances where one my say something and it is not received in kind, because those on the receiving end do not read the comment(s) in their entirety (assuming they know what it says), respond based on their personal feelings, and some just show a lack of respect for that perspective.

Having said all that I think that for the most part there is a "peace" here on AFF, however, at times things can get a bit icy. Everyone should read comments in their entirety and in the context that they are stated; and if you don't understand don't attack the person, but ask for clarification. Sometimes it's hard to understand when you're talking on the computer.

Sam · #10 01-13-2010, 11:59 AM

Each of us has our understanding of God's Word that has been shaped by what we've been taught and how we have responded to that teaching over the years. We each have "rules" that govern our behavior in our walk with God.

One thing we need to give up is the idea that everyone is at the same place in their growth and development of their spiritual life and that we all have to live the same way.

Some may think we need to keep a certain day as a sabbath and others may not. If we keep a certain day as a sabbath we should not think everyone else has to keep that day and we should not condemn them if they do not. Others may regard all days alike. That's fine, just don't condemn someone who keeps a certain day as a sabbath. Those who keep a certain day as a sabbath should not condemn those who do not and those who do not keep a certain day as a sabbath should not condemn those who do.

I think this applies to all sorts of stuff like sleeve length, hair length, alcohol, chocolate, deodorant, reading newspapers, watching tv, jewelry, tobacco, neckties, etc. If you believe it is wrong to wear a necktie, don't wear one but don't condemn someone who believes it's OK to adorn themselves that way. If you believe in moderate use of alcohol, go ahead and drink moderately but don't insist that everyone has to drink alcohol. Some folks for several different reasons do not drink alcohol at all. Fine, don't drink alcohol at all but don't condemn those who believe moderate alcohol use is OK.

Each of us is a servant of God and we are accountable to Him. If your brother or sister is not your servant, don't judge them. Let their Master judge them.