Excellent post, I agree. I’m also hoping to extend this method past Lent too; getting “down and dirty” helps no one. Also, thinking that getting the last word in is always helpful isn’t very helpful either. I’ve found since not worrying about either of these two things has not only brought me peace, but also, many times when I give other’s the last word, it openly shows how it is they who “didn’t get it”, and no obsessing over getting the last word could show that any better. IOW, I’ve decided to trust in the reasonableness of any lurker that might be watching, and ultimately, entrust all my efforts to God’s providence.
As for the topic of this thread, I’ve said before on other fora, but I’ll say it here: I don’t care about someone’s religious preferences with regards to politics. If the endorsement of John Hagee brings some Dispensationalists who hate the Church to vote for John McCain, so be it. I couldn’t care less if some, who believe in the lies of Hagge vis a vis the “Whore of Babylon”, are convinced by him, or anyone, to vote for McCain. It’s the bottom line I’m concerned with.
Thank you so much.
Lent is a big time for me. I’m having some problems with resolve this year. What I gave up has left me cranky and unpleasant. Slowly, I’m realizing that it’s not what we give up, but what we do that Our Lord really wants.
I’m not sure He wants me tiffing with fellow Christians. Whether they think I am a Christian or not.
Bless you, FRiend!
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Yes. When the conversation begins to lead me astray, I believe it is time to step away from it.
I firmly resolve, with the Help of Thy Grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin