tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420271249333204065.post6984268457407571016..comments2022-11-16T06:42:00.408-06:00Comments on Reasoning from the Scriptures: Some Disturbing Trends in the Blogosphere!olan stricklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05345193051857763038noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420271249333204065.post-78618374665123882972008-08-29T07:53:00.000-05:002008-08-29T07:53:00.000-05:00realchristianity,Thanks for the encouragement and ...realchristianity,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the encouragement and the link. I read your post - excellent also. Another blog that I read by Mike Ratliff called <A HREF="http//mikeratliff.wordpress.com" REL="nofollow">Possessing the Treasure</A> had an excellent post on this also <A HREF="http://mikeratliff.wordpress.com/2008/08/28/clothe-yourself-with-humility/" REL="nofollow">Clothe Yourself with Humility</A>.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again Alan, and I added you to my blog list. Looking forward to reading and interacting.<BR/><BR/>Grace and peace,<BR/>Olanolan stricklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05345193051857763038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420271249333204065.post-91227306478017712742008-08-29T07:43:00.000-05:002008-08-29T07:43:00.000-05:00Robert,You are absolutely right that you cannot be...Robert,<BR/><BR/>You are absolutely right that you cannot be charitable without truth and it is for this reason that sometimes we "seem" uncharitable when we really are not. So we must guard ourselves and follow the Scriptures in this area by being patient, gentle, and not quarrelsome (see 2 Timothy 2:24-25).<BR/><BR/>And on the other hand we must follow the Scriptures and when necessary "rebuke severely" (see Titus 1:10-13). John Piper's blog has an excellent article on this <A HREF="http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1361_strong_rebuke__affirming_challenges/" REL="nofollow">here</A>.<BR/><BR/>So we must always be striving for balance that is in obedience.<BR/><BR/>Grace and peace,<BR/>Olanolan stricklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05345193051857763038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420271249333204065.post-83737120872188441852008-08-29T06:34:00.000-05:002008-08-29T06:34:00.000-05:00Excellent post. I touched on this subject at http:...Excellent post. I touched on this subject at http://realchristianity.wordpress.com/2008/03/05/pride-the-silent-killer and know how easy it is to be as you mentioned in your post. We must always examine our motivesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420271249333204065.post-90290048816617043322008-08-29T03:48:00.000-05:002008-08-29T03:48:00.000-05:00OlanThanks for the commentary. I agree with you in...Olan<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the commentary. I agree with you in regards to being uncharitable, there is such a fine line, however I believe that with out the truth it is not possible to be charitable, it just so happens that truth can be very painful and people have a real hard time equating pain and charity! It does not help with me in that I can be very blunt and direct at times.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Again<BR/><BR/>Robert<BR/>Jude 3gigantor1231https://www.blogger.com/profile/13329932791380481665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420271249333204065.post-6738370646303320082008-08-28T18:03:00.000-05:002008-08-28T18:03:00.000-05:00Robert,I agree with your evaluation and have openl...Robert,<BR/><BR/>I agree with your evaluation and have openly stated my beliefs about Rick Warren and why I believe what I do. I did a post entitled <A HREF="http://destroyingspeculations.blogspot.com/2008/08/orthodoxy-determines-orthopraxy.html" REL="nofollow">orthodoxy determines orthopraxy</A> that reveals part of why I believe what I do.<BR/><BR/>One of the main problems with trying to warn others is that we seem uncharitable (and maybe sometimes we are) but many times it is because of a misunderstanding of how to properly <A HREF="http://destroyingspeculations.blogspot.com/2008/08/testing-spirits1-john-41-6.html" REL="nofollow">test the spirits</A>. I pray for the opportunity to genuinely engage on this particular subject of how to have genuine biblical discernment later on with some of our brothers and sisters using sound doctrine and sound logic.<BR/><BR/>I pray that this helps!<BR/><BR/>Grace and peace,<BR/>Olanolan stricklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05345193051857763038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420271249333204065.post-12087237859111138472008-08-28T17:13:00.000-05:002008-08-28T17:13:00.000-05:00OlanWith regards to one of the topics in dispute I...Olan<BR/><BR/>With regards to one of the topics in dispute I would appreciate your input on the position that I hold to and that is, with respect to Rick Warren. As I explained on Steve's sight I do not know the eternal standing of Warren's heart before God, I can, however, see the fruit that he has bore. In light of things such as his pragmatic methods, twisting of scriptures for the purpose of his ministries and his own profits, preaching at best a weak and watered down gospel but a more fitting description would be a false gospel, on the basis of these things I have refused to associate myself with Mr. Warren and I do not call him a brother. I also have taken a stand to warn others of his teachings and stay clear of him lest they be sucked into deception well.<BR/>With respect to what I have said do you think that I have taken the best course of action in line with God's word. <BR/>Your thoughts are appreciated.<BR/><BR/>Robertgigantor1231https://www.blogger.com/profile/13329932791380481665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420271249333204065.post-44372311570175695912008-08-28T08:17:00.000-05:002008-08-28T08:17:00.000-05:00Robert,I truly appreciate your stand for the Gospe...Robert,<BR/><BR/>I truly appreciate your stand for the Gospel. I do not believe that Steve has succumbed to being deceived nor that he isn't sincere in his contending for truth. For some reason he fails to see his duplicity and will not acknowledge it and in an attempt to establish what he believes to be truth on this particular topic he has failed to stay in the bounds of sound doctrine as is very clear from mine and his interactions. I love Steve as a brother and am praying that through our continued interaction that God will sharpen both he and I.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work brother, knowing that your toil in the Lord is not in vain.<BR/><BR/>Grace and peace,<BR/>Olanolan stricklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05345193051857763038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420271249333204065.post-85660131883716344562008-08-28T01:53:00.000-05:002008-08-28T01:53:00.000-05:00OlanI really try to examine myself when addressing...Olan<BR/><BR/>I really try to examine myself when addressing issue that require biblical discernment, always understanding that I myself might stumble into the same or a similar deception.<BR/>Some of the things I have seen on Steve's sight as of recent have been a little disturbing to me. I hope and pray that all is well and that he has not succumb to being deceived himself. With respect to Rick Warren, I refuse to offer any credibility to him, and examining the fruit that he has bore does not allow me to call him brother. I do not know the condition of his heart before God either now nor as to the future but the fruit that he has bore is certainly antithetical to the word of God and Christ from what I have seen, not to mention, at the best weak, but in reality a different gospel. A gospel of works and worldly philosophy. <BR/>Anyway, I am certainly praying for our brother Steve.<BR/><BR/>Robertgigantor1231https://www.blogger.com/profile/13329932791380481665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420271249333204065.post-11230867456932363012008-08-27T20:25:00.000-05:002008-08-27T20:25:00.000-05:00naturalsystah,Thanks for the encouragement. We all...naturalsystah,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the encouragement. We all need to be reminded from time to time to be mindful and tender-hearted as we contend for the faith.<BR/><BR/>Grace and peace,<BR/>Olanolan stricklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05345193051857763038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420271249333204065.post-81532321880506989252008-08-27T16:54:00.000-05:002008-08-27T16:54:00.000-05:00This is a very good post - I know from my own expe...This is a very good post - I know from my own experience that pride is so easy to have.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for posting this as a reminder for us who know the Truth to be mindful and tender hearted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com