Who do we think we are?

[giftedbygod]

One thing that the past few months has done for me is humble me greatly. I didn’t even realize how self-righteous and prideful I was until I was humbled and able to look back. I’m thankful for that because I think it was instrumental in me being the woman God wants me to be and in him being able to use me the way he wants to

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[luluraine]

Well... I agree that we shouldn't judge someones level of faith. But there is discernment. The corinthian church had issues with things like this. That's why the church has elders. We have to have accountability so that we can stay in line with the word. Trust me, I am seeing someone in my fellowship that doesn't have accountability and it's not pretty. Rather distressing honestly.

I'm not God either, but if we are born again and have received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, then it is the Holy Spirit in us that guides us and corrects us. Like when you see your child is doing something that you know is out of line or putting them in danger. You gently correct them. That's all I'm saying. The bible is pretty clear on us holding each other accountable. But in a loving matter and w/o selfish motivation. So yes, I agree. But I do see the gift of discernment as the Holy Spirit in us (Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world) showing us right and wrong. The truth is though, not all of us have that gift. Just like not all of us can sing, etc... And there again, I wasn't there, I don't know what she was fussing about. I don't know her tone or any of that. Just that there is some relevance to it. But I don't know if she was right. She could have been dead wrong.

I think if something is biblically incorrect and someone is telling you that it is. Then you should gently show them the correct way and always with scripture to back it. If I have a feeling someone is wrong in their correcting me, I always ask "Where's that in the bible?" If they can show me and correct me, then I'm fine with the correction. But if they can't, then they are working in the flesh and just want to be right. Does that make sense? I wouldn't worry about that too much though. I've just been really focusing on things Paul said about the church b/c of things going on in our fellowship that I am not so sure about. So this stuff is fresh on my mind anyway. I'm not trying to ruffle your feathers, just giving a point of view that might help you not get too upset with her or other Christians as well. We all mess up from time to time. So, Anyway, just food for thought.

I'm really tired. My hubby is in Boston. He's been out of town a lot. I almost didn't go to church tonight, but I'm glad I did. I needed that time of prayer. You know? Anyway, off to bathe kids. Have a great night!