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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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"Christians aren't perfect but the world seems to expect us to be."
I agree, but when in their interviews they say the stuff they do...it shows me that they aren't christian LEADERS. That's the position they are in and they aren't living up to it.
I agree, but when in their interviews they say the stuff they do...it shows me that they aren't christian LEADERS. That's the position they are in and they aren't living up to it.
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i am very much bothered by the same problem, i think. how have you managed to get ahold of your emotions? mine run wild on me, keeping me captive to things like fear and worry. any advice anyone?
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worship God and read his word. Focus on him and you will find your emotions will follow. Remember sometimes you don't always "feel" like keeping a commitment..but you should anyway.
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1 Cor 6:12 "All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful. All things are lawful, but I will not be brrought under the power of any."
1 Cor 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but not all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but not all things edify"
When Paul tells us 'all things are lawful', he means all things that are not specifically forbidden by God's Word are ok to do, but they do not enlighten or improve. The Greek word for edify is oikodomei which literally means 'to build a house'. Paul is saying that he can sit and watch Oprah all day eating Bon Bons freeley in Christ, but it does no good in building his spirit. He goes on to emphasise that we do not judge others who feel free in Christ to do things which we do not feel free to do. I went into more detail in my post Putting Potter In His Place.
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Matthew A. Hebbert
1 Cor 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but not all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but not all things edify"
When Paul tells us 'all things are lawful', he means all things that are not specifically forbidden by God's Word are ok to do, but they do not enlighten or improve. The Greek word for edify is oikodomei which literally means 'to build a house'. Paul is saying that he can sit and watch Oprah all day eating Bon Bons freeley in Christ, but it does no good in building his spirit. He goes on to emphasise that we do not judge others who feel free in Christ to do things which we do not feel free to do. I went into more detail in my post Putting Potter In His Place.
Much Love in Christ,
Matthew A. Hebbert
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Creed says openly on their website that they are not a "Christian band" they make the distinction in that Christian bands have an "agenda" to convert and they do not, but Scott Stapp (creed's lead singer) is a Christian, as far as I know, and since he writes most of the songs it really comes through in some points. I'm really happy cause I got ticikets to a sold out concert of theirs in a month or so.
Lifehouse I really like and have not been able to find a sepcific answer on their site. Jason Wade (lead singer) is a missionary's son and I have heard say he is a Christian. All of the band members thank God in the cd book, and one, I don't remember which, says something like "all this music comes from you and goes right back" They express alot of their feelings in their music though most people figure they are just talking about a girl or something which is sad.
Anyway, these are two of my favorite bands, and Creed was actually one of the things that got me to realize something was not right in my life and that resulted in me comming into a relationship with God.
Lifehouse I really like and have not been able to find a sepcific answer on their site. Jason Wade (lead singer) is a missionary's son and I have heard say he is a Christian. All of the band members thank God in the cd book, and one, I don't remember which, says something like "all this music comes from you and goes right back" They express alot of their feelings in their music though most people figure they are just talking about a girl or something which is sad.
Anyway, these are two of my favorite bands, and Creed was actually one of the things that got me to realize something was not right in my life and that resulted in me comming into a relationship with God.
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