We may be, but is that something over which you have control?
IMHO Talking about Our Lord Jesus Christ on FR is part of the Great Commission.
But what are you saying about Him? Is it Scriptural? Is it what He said He wanted? Are you assisting in bringing people to be baptized, or is it just fun?
I did write my seminex paper in college.
About what? Which side did you choose, are choosing?
My roomate, and current best friend, had tremendous influence on me. His spiritual growth is awesome and he is not even Lutheran.
That's great, what are his fruits of the Spirit? How do you and he measure that awesome growth?
Young people need to learn from experience.
I have news for you, that continues until you are dead. Better to learn from the experience of others, especially in the case of negative consequences.
I was a very proud self righteous Lutheran, as I mentioned, in my teenage years, thinking the only people saved went to my local church
From your earlier description of Pastor #1, this is also something you learned yourself. It didn't come from him or his preaching.
When I was church treasurer for 6 years I had absolute control. Not one dime was spent without my approval.
But what are you saying about Him? Is it Scriptural? Is it what He said He wanted? Are you assisting in bringing people to be baptized, or is it just fun?
I hope it is God pleasing we all see through a glass dimly, FR is a good place to talk about Our Lord Jesus Christ. I have several FRiends who have taught me much about the Lord.
About what? Which side did you choose, are choosing?
I am sure being the self righteous Lutheran I was I was against seminex. ELCA to me is dead. Part of what I am exploring is the LCMS also dead. (sorry)
That's great, what are his fruits of the Spirit? How do you and he measure that awesome growth?
He was the first one to get me to think outside my preconceived notions. Maybe that is why I started drinking.
I have news for you, that continues until you are dead. Better to learn from the experience of others, especially in the case of negative consequences.
I totally agree! Once we are ripe God picks us and takes us home.
From your earlier description of Pastor #1, this is also something you learned yourself. It didn't come from him or his preaching.
You may be right, but what if it did, and how do you know?