Oh, yeah...
...THAT person!
1 posted on
05/08/2018 5:59:11 PM PDT by
luvie
To: LUV W
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The Point of No Return
May 9, 2018
The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body.
James 3:6
It wasnt as simple as just crossing another river. By law, no Roman general could lead armed troops into Rome. So when Julius Caesar led his Thirteenth Legion across the Rubicon River and into Italy in 49 bc, it was an act of treason. The impact of Caesars decision was irreversible, generating years of civil war before Romes great general became absolute ruler. Still today, the phrase crossing the Rubicon is a metaphor for passing the point of no return.
Sometimes we can cross a relational Rubicon with the words we say to others. Once spoken, words cant be taken back. They can either offer help and comfort or do damage that feels just as irreversible as Caesars march on Rome. James gave us another word picture about words when he said, The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of ones life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell (James 3:6).
When we fear we have crossed a Rubicon with someone, we can seek their forgivenessand Gods (Matthew 5:2324; 1 John 1:9). But even better is to daily rest in Gods Spirit, hearing Pauls challenge, Let your conversation be always full of grace (Colossians 4:6), so that our words will not only honor our Lord, but lift up and encourage those around us.
Lord, please guard my heart and my words today. May I speak only words that please You and bring health and healing to others.
Read What Do You Do with a Broken Relationship? at discoveryseries.org/q0703.
When words become weapons, our relationships soon become casualties.
The very practical book of James contains much instruction about the wise use of our words:
"Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry" (1:19). "Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless" (1:26). "Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another" (4:11).
Why is James's teaching to watch our words crucial for honoring God and people?
2 posted on
05/08/2018 5:59:39 PM PDT by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: LUV W
"Your Mind is Focused" |
You have your eye on the prize, and your mind is like a trap. You love having a single focus. You are highly determined and motivated. You know what you want, why you want it, and how you're going to get it.
Distractions are invisible to you. You never let yourself get off course. Once you've made up your mind, you won't change it. Period. You are well known for your stubbornness. |
3 posted on
05/08/2018 6:02:22 PM PDT by
PROCON
(Repeal the Gun-Free School Zone Act, Protect Our Children!)
To: LUV W
Stay safe, everyone...enjoying some “million dollar days” in sunny southern PA!
4 posted on
05/08/2018 6:04:33 PM PDT by
lightman
(ANTIFA is full of Bolshevik.)
To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; beachn4fun; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
Your Mind is Attentive
You are always paying close attention to what's going on around you. You are focused but also a multitasker.
You are a doer, not a dreamer. You like to put all your ideas into action.
You are very productive. You are good at knowing what needs to get done first and then doing it.
You are proactive, and you try not to let anything slide. You avoid lazy thinking habits.
5 posted on
05/08/2018 6:06:31 PM PDT by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: LUV W
"Your Mind is Flexible" |
Your mind is open to any and all possibilities. You try to never have preconceived notions. You are a visionary. You are a dreamer, but your dreams are less crazy than they seem.
You are very futuristic and forward thinking. You are comfortable with change - whether you want it or not. Many people respect and admire you. Not many people have the courage to live as independently as you do. |
Can't say that I am carte blanch accepting of change, but otherwise pretty accurate.
6 posted on
05/08/2018 6:08:28 PM PDT by
lightman
(ANTIFA is full of Bolshevik.)
To: LUV W
Hi Luv.
I am Sharp.
You are rational enough to see things clearly. You don’t allow your mind to play tricks on you.
You have a crazy good head for facts. Once you commit something to memory, you remember it forever.
You have a reputation for being a perfectionist. You are a stickler for having things a certain way.
Even when a problem is difficult, your mind is up to the task. You can make sense of complexity.
The above is mostly true. I don’t think I’m a perfectionist. But the rest fits.
7 posted on
05/08/2018 6:09:36 PM PDT by
henkster
(Monsters from the Id.)
To: LUV W
Your Mind is FocusedYou have your eye on the prize, and your mind is like a trap. You love having a single focus.
You are highly determined and motivated. You know what you want, why you want it, and how you're going to get it.
Distractions are invisible to you. You never let yourself get off course.
Once you've made up your mind, you won't change it. Period. You are well known for your stubbornness.
8 posted on
05/08/2018 6:11:12 PM PDT by
Publius
To: LUV W
Your Mind is Sharp
You are rational enough to see things clearly. You don’t allow your mind to play tricks on you.
You have a crazy good head for facts. Once you commit something to memory, you remember it forever.
You have a reputation for being a perfectionist. You are a stickler for having things a certain way.
Even when a problem is difficult, your mind is up to the task. You can make sense of complexity.
12 posted on
05/08/2018 6:27:58 PM PDT by
ApplegateRanch
(Love me, love my guns!�)
To: LUV W
Howdy, LUV.
Have a good day? Nice and lazy and INSIDE where it’s cool? :-)
14 posted on
05/08/2018 6:31:45 PM PDT by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: LUV W
17 posted on
05/08/2018 6:34:19 PM PDT by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: LUV W
Sometimes I get mad that my body aint keeping up with my mind, and then I get a thought....
19 posted on
05/08/2018 6:36:34 PM PDT by
mylife
To: LUV W
Good evening, Luv, and thank you for today's What's Your Brain Good At Quiz. Buried up to my eyebrows today.
33 posted on
05/08/2018 6:47:30 PM PDT by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: LUV W; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2LT Radix jr; ...
Sorry I'm late....work has me buried.
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35 posted on
05/08/2018 6:50:51 PM PDT by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: LUV W
"Your Mind is Sharp" |
You are rational enough to see things clearly. You don't allow your mind to play tricks on you. You have a crazy good head for facts. Once you commit something to memory, you remember it forever.
You have a reputation for being a perfectionist. You are a stickler for having things a certain way. Even when a problem is difficult, your mind is up to the task. You can make sense of complexity. |
To: LUV W
REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD
CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides" remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!
Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)
OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!
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53 posted on
05/08/2018 7:35:34 PM PDT by
ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: LUV W
Hi Luv. Sez here this week that .. wait ... what were we discussing? I lost my concentration.
I AM GOOD AT FOCUSING
You have your eye on the prize, and your mind is like a trap. You love having a single focus.
You are highly determined and motivated. You know what you want, why you want it, and how you’re going to get it.
Distractions are invisible to you. You never let yourself get off course.
Once you’ve made up your mind, you won’t change it. Period. You are well known for your stubbornness.
To: y'all; Kathy in Alaska; radu; PROCON; Publius; SandRat; beachn4fun; GodBlessUSA; MEG33; ...
YOUR MIND IS CREATIVE
You tend to think up the most innovative things. You mind knows no limits. You are eccentric without even trying to be. You are just sort of naturally odd. You aren't a detailed oriented person at all. You prefer to focus on ideas instead. You can't help but think outside the box. As far as you're concerned, you don't even know where the box is. |
70 posted on
05/08/2018 10:59:01 PM PDT by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: LUV W
You are rational enough to see things clearly. You don't allow your mind to play tricks on you. You have a crazy good head for facts. Once you commit something to memory, you remember it forever.
You have a reputation for being a perfectionist. You are a stickler for having things a certain way. Even when a problem is difficult, your mind is up to the task. You can make sense of complexity.
72 posted on
05/09/2018 3:04:52 AM PDT by
trebb
(I stopped picking on the mentally ill hypocrites who pose as conservatives...mostly ;-})
To: LUV W
"Your Mind is Sharp" |
You are rational enough to see things clearly. You don't allow your mind to play tricks on you. You have a crazy good head for facts. Once you commit something to memory, you remember it forever.
You have a reputation for being a perfectionist. You are a stickler for having things a certain way. Even when a problem is difficult, your mind is up to the task. You can make sense of complexity. |
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