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CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion. No personal attacks. Avoid you, your statements. Don't characterize an entire political party with comparisons to Fascism or Communism or other extreme movements that committed atrocities. CF is not the place for broad brush or blanket statements about groups and political parties. Put the broad brushes and blankets away when you come to CF, better yet, put them in the incinerator. Debate had no place for them. We need to remember that people that commit acts of violence represent themselves or a small extreme faction.
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Your heart is in the right place
You are right they are NOT earned!
However, if we seek examples in the Bible, we would realize they not given at "random" too. The beloved disciple John for example. We see hints that John is the smartest of all the disciples.
Moses did not lose his mind in utter amazement when he met with God....He was able to talk to God as another person (conduct a normal conversation). Pretty sure, a lot of us would be unable to do so. This strong ability to control one's emotion is actually a crucial part of discernment as evil spirits can pretend to be as God. That would be impossible to do if emotions overwhelm you anytime you see anything sort of "divine". I have this ability as well. Not exactly a gift as it's likely caused by PTSD in my case, I am unable to express certain emotions so I can uphold reason / logic enough to help me discern spirits no matter how they appear.
Mary Magdalene was able to see/perceive what the others did not and so was given a special place.
Paul had incredible persistence, the brand of a zealot, even before he became a Christian.
None earned it. It's already there. They were simply chosen.
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