QUOTE(Sophiera @ Jul 28 2014, 07:32 PM)
That is a dangerous thought. Strength in human thought is not the same as Strength by God's standard. Strength by human standards is to beat the opponent into a pulp. Shaming and slander is violence against character. The guy who shames the best wins the argument. Very noticeable in /k/ forums.
If someone slaps you, turn the other cheek. If someone orders you to carry a mile, carry two miles. That is not strength by any cultural standard: that's weakness.
But that is exactly what Jesus said.
This is not about showing who's strong or weak. Especially through internet forum words, you cannot change a person's heart by being merely strong yourself.
What they must really see is God's strength
It's not the strong ruling over the weak. It's the weak becoming strong through faith. In order for God to show His strength, we must be 'weak'. We cannot let our own character and pride block out God.
Many charismatic people become trapped into becoming an idol. Why? Because to the human eye, they're so strong it distracts them from what's truly strong.
I used to agree with your writings but no more: What they must really see is God's strength . If someone slaps you, turn the other cheek. If someone orders you to carry a mile, carry two miles. That is not strength by any cultural standard: that's weakness.
But that is exactly what Jesus said.
This is not about showing who's strong or weak. Especially through internet forum words, you cannot change a person's heart by being merely strong yourself.
What they must really see is God's strength
It's not the strong ruling over the weak. It's the weak becoming strong through faith. In order for God to show His strength, we must be 'weak'. We cannot let our own character and pride block out God.
Many charismatic people become trapped into becoming an idol. Why? Because to the human eye, they're so strong it distracts them from what's truly strong.
The correct one is: What they must see is what Lord Jesus wants them to see.
We need to ask Lord Jesus more detail when doing things, old school is approach will not be sufficient in this end time.
For some occasions, display God's strength.
For some occasions, display something else. Why, because Jesus said not to display God's strength. Whatever Jesus say is the law. At least for me.
The problem, what if a person cannot hear what Jesus wants ? didn't the bible say My sheep knows My voice ?
Based on my walk with Christ, there are some people that simply does not want to hear about church / Christ, therefore Lord Jesus asked me to use a concept called proxy. Yeah this is "IT information technology" terms, but meaning for this context. Obedience to Christ first, above other rules.
When i write things in this forum, i always ask Lord Jesus. Am i authorized to write things ? what if i do wrong ? how do i know am i right ? what if i offend somebody ? what if A, what if B, what if C ?
Lord Jesus smiles at me at simply say, why worries too much ? Just write and I will take care the rest.
Jul 28 2014, 11:56 PM

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