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Subject: Re: Why can't we all just get along? Author: Alonda [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 13:00:43 05/07/02 Tue In reply to: Alonda Tann 's message, "Why can't we all just get along?" on 10:28:15 05/03/02 Fri Ok I understand what you are getting at Proph. Not saying I agree but I do understand. What I am most bothered by however is the fact that I can think back a semester or two and some of the same people who are now rebuking certain actions like premarital sex, weed smoking, drinking alcohol...etc. were the main ones engaging in these activities. AS a matter of fact some were still doing these things while singing in the gospel choir, going to church every Sunday, and attempting to preach to others. Granted nobody is perfect or lives without sinning but you can not expect to be taken seriously when you have actively participated in the same actions with the same people you are now trying to bring into the light. Some things people just have to come to terms with on their own time and through their own experiences and peoples relationship with God in whatever capacity it comes is one of those things. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> Subject: Re: Why can't we all just get along? Author: Proph [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:26:58 05/08/02 Wed Thats the whole point. When you notice someone has doen a 180 becuase of being saved that is validation that the LORD is real. Yes I use to drink and smoke and fornicate, but who can say they have seen me near any of it since I was saved. It says in Cortinthians that if you are in Christ you are a new creature. Singing in the Gospel Choir does not make you holy. Preaching does not make you holy. Make no mistake that there are always double-minded people out there. Thats why you cannot look at a person's past but look at their fruits. If they are bringing people to Christ and you see a definite change in everything about them and the fruits of thier relationship with Christ can clearly be seen then you will know who is truly a child of God and who is not. Everyone falls now and again, its a consequence of being surrounded by sin 24/7. But those who strive to better themselves in Christ can be seen by others as truly walking and for those people, we need more support. The bible says in the last days Christ will pour out his spirit on all man and you will see sons and daughters prophesy and do great works for the lord. Rather than criticize someone because they used to do something try to see what there inspiration for change was and true Christians will shine with God light so that no man can judge. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]