An appeal for manners

[Jim B]

Proverbs 15.1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Ecclesiasters 10.12
Words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious.

Proverbs 25.11
A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

2 Timothy 2.14
Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.

Proverbs 29.20
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

 

[Follower of Christ too]

Proverbs 15.1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Ecclesiasters 10.12
Words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious.

Proverbs 25.11
A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

2 Timothy 2.14
Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.

Proverbs 29.20
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

I agree and have caught myself being sarcastic. It is really important to me in a public forum to watch over my words a little better in the future

 

[altya]

Our actions are a reflection of ‘who we are in Christ’ Unsaved people do not read a bible they are reading Christians. It’s sad but so true.
Therefore, it’s so important to be truly ‘representer’s’ of Christ.
Did you ever heard this phrase “If that is a Christian I don’t want to be one” I don’t want any unsaved or maturated Christian stumble because of the way treat people.

 

[PatrickM]

What's your point?

 

[mshupe1959]

I think his point is; the Jesus in us might be the only Jesus they see. How do you want to portray our Savior?

 

[PatrickM]

I think his point is; the Jesus in us might be the only Jesus they see. How do you want to portray our Savior?

Just a little attempt at a joke, no offence intended. I completely agree with the message of this thread. Sorry if you took me wrong

 

[cyberwing]

Proverbs 15.1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Ecclesiasters 10.12
Words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious.

Proverbs 25.11
A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

2 Timothy 2.14
Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.

Proverbs 29.20
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

~Cyberwing

 

[Svt4Him]

Let me just bump this, for our newcomers.

 

[ChristianRocks]

Amen to that! I often find myself doing exactly the opposite! Proverbs = very practical indeed!! Thank you for those words.

 

[LynneClomina]

thanks Jim B

 

[Svt4Him]

Did you ever heard this phrase “If that is a Christian I don’t want to be one” I

Yes, but I never believed it, but that's a different story.

 

[victoryword]

Good post Jim. A solemn reminder to all of us. Sometimes we (myself included) feel so strongly about what we believe that we will even do ungodly things to bring our points accross. Even if our doctrine is right, if our attitudes are wrong, we're already in trouble with the Lord.

 

[mshupe1959]

Just a little attempt at a joke, no offence intended. I completely agree with the message of this thread. Sorry if you took me wrong

Hi Patrick
None taken

Mike

 

[flyfishing]

I gotta say that i will post at times with obvious sarcasm, i will not compromise the truth.

That being said i see myself as a watchman...Read the writings of the prophets, calling people to repentance is not the dale carnagie school of politeness..Ever hear what christ said of the religious people of his day???? Calling someone a brood of vipers and taking a whip to them aint the meek polished wimp some think CHRIST was..

That being said, i love you all and pray that you can see that..