Loud vs Quiet people

[Goodbook]

Well, i dont know what its like for catholics, but st francis of assisi did say preach the gospel at all times, and when necessary use words.

 

[shelley1952]

There are 2.2 billion Christians in the world right now... How would you like 2.2 billion people coming to you preaching the gospel?

...You wouldn't sleep at night.

That's why fundamentalist interpretations don't always make sense. Each person has their own talents -their own mission. Its not the same for everyone.

Exactly right so where do you see in scripture where Jesus told any of His followers....go thou now and be a recluse or live in solitude ??

 

[W2L]

Exactly right so where do you see in scripture where Jesus told any of His followers....go thou now and be a recluse or live in solitude ??

2 Corinthians 6:17

Psalms 1

 

[Landon Caeli]

Exactly right so where do you see in scripture where Jesus told any of His followers....go thou now and be a recluse or live in solitude ??

1 Kings 17:2-6

Then the word of the Lord came to [Elijah], saying, “Get away from here and turn eastward, and hide by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan. And it will be that you shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.” So he went and did according to the word of the Lord, for he went and stayed by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan. The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning, and bread and meat in the evening; and he drank from the brook.

 

[Landon Caeli]

2 Corinthians 6:17

Psalms 1

An icon of Elijah from Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai

 

[W2L]

An icon of Elijah from Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai

I appreciate the gesture, I do, but I don't follow Catholicism.

 

[Landon Caeli]

I appreciate the gesture, I do, but I don't follow Catholicism.

It's Eastern Orthodox, just FYI. It's all good to me. All Christianity is.

 

[W2L]

It's Eastern Orthodox, just FYI. It's all good to me. All Christianity is.

Ok, thanks.

 

[Goodbook]

Uh...elijah is OT prophet. Maybe you confusing him with John the Baptist? He was a nazarite, eating wild locusts and honey. But he still preached and told everyone to repent for the kingdom is at hand.

Also elijah didnt stay in solitude forever, remember he faced up to the false prophets of baal.

 

[W2L]

Uh...elijah is OT prophet. Maybe you confusing him with John the Baptist? He was a nazarite, eating wild locusts and honey. But he still preached and told everyone to repent for the kingdom is at hand.

Also elijah didnt stay in solitude forever, remember he faced up to the false prophets of baal.

That's true. We cant all be prophets though.

 

[davidcrosby]

I just thought unusual for a pastor to say that and favour loud noisy people over what the Bible says esp 1 Peter 3:4

I don't have anything against people getting excited (and convicted) over God's word (which we should), but maybe the pastor is wanting to hear the amens, say dat, and hallelujahs for his glory instead of God (and isn't getting enough of it).

Good call on 1Pet 3:4

 

[Goodbook]

Just want to share aomething I found when I was browsing...its in the UK wonder if we have that in nz http://quietgarden.org/join/hosting/

 

[Goodbook]

This reminds me I once asked the pastor if we could have plants for our church yard for the garden and he said no. He said it was meant to be a kids playground.

I went and bought plants anyway. I started with hanging baskets and me and another church member did the garden bed. Its now got breath of heaven in it.

Maybe I can win him over. Lawnmowers vs birdsong. I know which one Id rather have.

 

[shelley1952]

2 Corinthians 6:17

Psalms 1

1 Kings 17:2-6

Here is one you both should learn.........
2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

I just thank God Jesus didnt come, live his life and die a recluse or we would all be in trouble, oh wait, do you Catholics believe in Jesus, Landon ?

 

[W2L]

Here is one you both should learn.........
2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

I just thank God Jesus didnt come, live his life and die a recluse or we would all be in trouble, oh wait, do you Catholics believe in Jesus, Landon ?

I know that scripture well. I don't think Christians should be recluses necessarily, but I don't condemn people who are.

Proverbs 21:19

 

[4x4toy]

I know that scripture well. I don't think Christians should be recluses necessarily, but I don't condemn people who are.

Proverbs 21:19

There is a testimony "Sister Charlotte" you can hear about a young girl who dedicated her life . She eventually escaped . Horrifying .

 

[Landon Caeli]

I just thank God Jesus didnt come, live his life and die a recluse or we would all be in trouble, oh wait, do you Catholics believe in Jesus, Landon ?

There is a testimony "Sister Charlotte" you can hear about a young girl who dedicated her life . She eventually escaped . Horrifying .

You've been taught this. It's okay, I was taught as a child about the Baptists, I hated them, because there was this case where they actually whipped my older sister in the park when she refused to get on their bus -they insisted she was "with them"... Idiots. She was just playing with them, we lived across the street. They were on their yearly trip, where 20 busses of Baptists took over the park. She got away after her whipping and they chased het to my house, where my dad thoroughly chewed their a%$es up and down.

Every year after that, when the busses came, we ran home as fast as we could.

So it's not uncommon. But one day, when the Muslims outnumber us Christians, our great grandchildren will come together in friendship. If they still believe.

 

[Goodbook]

Can you catholics and protestants argue somewhere else thanks.
This is my thread, please stick to topic.

Jesus came after elijah, im sorry. You need to read the bible in order.
Jesus praised Mary for sitting at his feet and listening to Him.
He also went up the mountain to pray, and if he couldnt go there he found a garden and prayed there...for solitude time with Father. But he didnt stay there, he went round healing and touching peoples lives.

 

[Landon Caeli]

Also, if we need to preach to every creature, are you door to door people hitting the Mosques?

 

[Landon Caeli]

Can you catholics and protestants argue somewhere else thanks.
This is my thread, please stick to topic.

Jesus came after elijah, im sorry. You need to read the bible in order.
Jesus praised Mary for sitting at his feet and listening to Him.
He also went up the mountain to pray, and if he couldnt go there he found a garden and prayed there...for solitude time with Father. But he didnt stay there, he went round healing and touching peoples lives.

So you don't believe in the OT? I was always taught that Jesus didn't come to replace, but to fulfill the law. So where did Jesus openly condemn those in solitude?

...It was Martin Luther who did that, not Jesus.
https://theorthodoxlife.wordpress.com/2013/12/12/monasticism-in-scripture/