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Do you mean, never "call them out" on anything? Like................never? Never ever?
Do you mean, never "call them out" on anything? Like................never? Never ever?
How frequently would that behavior move someone’s heart if they don’t know you or respect your opinion? Would it communicate love to most?
Many are accustomed to Christians forcefully sharing their beliefs without invitation. It would be more disarming to color outside the lines. If argument is not an option all that remains is service. This can be difficult for those with encyclopedic knowledge like yourself.
And that’s the secret sauce. Your restraint is powerful because you know. It will be evident in your discourse and a likely avenue for greater sharing over time.
Ministry is akin to baking a cake. Each ingredient has a purpose and a set of hands attached. Its rarely one contributor. Sometimes what’s needed is an ear. Or kindness. Love and so on. All these things work together to move them to the place of openness which allows them to hear the truth and welcome it.
~Bella
That's all true, LaBèlla, all except for the part about my knowledge being "encylopedic."
Alas, if only that were true. ***sigh***
You underestimate your prowess.
~Bella
You're sweet for saying so, LaBèlla, but frankly, I'm getting the feeling lately that my whole way of looking at life doesn't offer much of what people [skeptical types mainly] are wanting most, such as: superlative evidence, consolation and assurance.
Not only that, but being 'nice' to skeptically invasive type folks is my weak suite.
You're sweet for saying so, LaBèlla, but frankly, I'm getting the feeling lately that my whole way of looking at life doesn't offer much of what people [skeptical types mainly] are wanting most, such as: superlative evidence, consolation and assurance.
Not only that, but being 'nice' to skeptically invasive type folks is my weak suite.
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