"school behaviour"

[devotee]

What does the bible say about "school behaviour"? As a Christian is it not expected that a person not seek to dominate another? If it is considered a tease, that another cannot take a joke - is this unChriatian?

Perhaps I wish to determine if another is thinking negatively of me, can I not test their sincerity? Their loyalty? I may use negative words and actions, but am I not justified as an adult to sound out another's intentions?

And if that other should reveal themselves to be superficial sparkle, am I in the wrong to let others know what I think of them? If I considere another a "shower" am I not within my rights as an adult to warn others of this person? To let that person know waht I think of them at this moment?

Apologies if my questions appear diverse, to me they seem to integrated: How does one walk the word yet behave as an "adult"?

thanks for your time,

 

[KarateCowboy]

What does the bible say about "school behaviour"? As a Christian is it not expected that a person not seek to dominate another? If it is considered a tease, that another cannot take a joke - is this unChriatian?

Perhaps I wish to determine if another is thinking negatively of me, can I not test their sincerity? Their loyalty? I may use negative words and actions, but am I not justified as an adult to sound out another's intentions?

And if that other should reveal themselves to be superficial sparkle, am I in the wrong to let others know what I think of them? If I considere another a "shower" am I not within my rights as an adult to warn others of this person? To let that person know waht I think of them at this moment?

Apologies if my questions appear diverse, to me they seem to integrated: How does one walk the word yet behave as an "adult"?

thanks for your time,

Methinks thou speakest nobly, dear sir. Now, pass unto me another fine crumpet, and thoust shalt have mine gratitude, verily.

 

[ebia]

What does the bible say about "school behaviour"? As a Christian is it not expected that a person not seek to dominate another? If it is considered a tease, that another cannot take a joke - is this unChriatian?

Perhaps I wish to determine if another is thinking negatively of me, can I not test their sincerity? Their loyalty? I may use negative words and actions, but am I not justified as an adult to sound out another's intentions?

And if that other should reveal themselves to be superficial sparkle, am I in the wrong to let others know what I think of them? If I considere another a "shower" am I not within my rights as an adult to warn others of this person? To let that person know waht I think of them at this moment?

What? Perhaps you could untangle the double-negatives and start again. And this time, if you put words in quotes (like "adult" and "school behaviour" give some clue as to why you are doing so).

 

[devotee]

What? Perhaps you could untangle the double-negatives and start again. And this time, if you put words in quotes (like "adult" and "school behaviour" give some clue as to why you are doing so).

If I consider another's behaviour superficial and shallow am I walking the path to show them up to others?

 

[devotee]

Methinks thou speakest nobly, dear sir. Now, pass unto me another fine crumpet, and thoust shalt have mine gratitude, verily.

Is there nobility in being the scorn of others?

 

[Jet_A_Jockey]

If someone is being superficial and shallow how does it affect you in a way that you'd contemplate doing something about it?

 

[Helo]

Thou shalt not shoot thy classmates?

I dont think the bible ever spoke on school behavior as such

 

[Cleany]

in bible times education was the priviledge of the rich few, who, incidentally, used religion to opress the masses as was the peasant culture of the day.

so if there is anything that the bible can teach us it is that those in education should be aware of global justice, there are billions crying out for it!

 

[Athene]

I'm not sure the OP is on about how we should behave in the eduaction system, but rather should we 'school our behaviour' that is, should we control our behaviour.

If you're uncertain whether somebody truely likes you or not, or if you think they may be using you then I would suggest you try and find out, but not in a way which could jeopardise your friendship incase you are wrong. I don't know what the bible has to say about such things but then again we have a brain and sometimes we have to use it.

And if you are right, and the person is horrible, nasty and a user then IMO you would NOT be right to warn others or to let others know what you think of this person, because that would be gossip and slander, and how would you feel if you found out that somebody you knew was going around behind your back warning others about you and gossiping.

 

[ebia]

I'm not sure the OP is on about how we should behave in the eduaction system, but rather should we 'school our behaviour' that is, should we control our behaviour.

If anyone can work out what the OP is on about, please say, because I still haven't the foggiest.

 

[Athene]

If anyone can work out what the OP is on about, please say, because I still haven't the foggiest.

I think, but I'm not 100% sure, the OP wants to know if it's ok biblically to find out if someone is screwing you around, and if they are is it ok to expose them to others.

 

[ebia]

I think, but I'm not 100% sure, the OP wants to know if it's ok biblically to find out if someone is screwing you around, and if they are is it ok to expose them to others.

Ah! Thanks.

I'll go with your earlier reply then.

 

[atheosis]

Sorry wrong post.

 

[devotee]

If someone is being superficial and shallow how does it affect you in a way that you'd contemplate doing something about it?

If a person feels that my superficial behaviour is my way of trying to take from them then they feel justified in showing the world who I really am.

"She brought it on herself!"

As I have expereinced this from relations who are Christian my instinct tells me that they believe they are doing it out of love - cruel to be kind...although this is not the kindness I believe Jesus spoke of.

 

[devotee]

Thou shalt not shoot thy classmates?

I dont think the bible ever spoke on school behavior as such

very catchy : )

If a Christian relation feels that I am trying to take from them are they justified in seeking to punish me by showing me up in public? I try to help out sometimes, only to discover that another feels I am using them to feel good, they then retaliate using school yard tactics - I'm often referred to as "half" there, it takes me some time to realise that they were offended and retaliated.
I don't agree with the behaviour, I am seeking ways to deal with the school stuff as it occurs, without resorting to judgments. As well,learning to recognise what others may see as "being taken advantage of"

 

[devotee]

in bible times education was the priviledge of the rich few, who, incidentally, used religion to opress the masses as was the peasant culture of the day.

so if there is anything that the bible can teach us it is that those in education should be aware of global justice, there are billions crying out for it!

Yes, you're right. There are those that are oppressed in a way I could never imagine.

My OP was in regard to school yard tactics as a recourse for feeling another is trying to take advantage of me (anyone). The new testament speaks of diciplining others, what if showing a user up to others is a way to do this if one is a Christian and believes they are doing it from love.

 

[devotee]

I'm not sure the OP is on about how we should behave in the eduaction system, but rather should we 'school our behaviour' that is, should we control our behaviour.

If you're uncertain whether somebody truely likes you or not, or if you think they may be using you then I would suggest you try and find out, but not in a way which could jeopardise your friendship incase you are wrong. I don't know what the bible has to say about such things but then again we have a brain and sometimes we have to use it.

And if you are right, and the person is horrible, nasty and a user then IMO you would NOT be right to warn others or to let others know what you think of this person, because that would be gossip and slander, and how would you feel if you found out that somebody you knew was going around behind your back warning others about you and gossiping.

Yes - should we control our behaviour is in the ballpark of what I am trying to discuss.

Because I am expereincing the "slander" and "gossiping" from a Christian relative I have been hesitant to call the behaviour as such. I know that they love me, perhaps this is their way of tough love - using school yard tactics as recourse for wrongs they consider I have done.

 

[devotee]

Ah! Thanks.

I'll go with your earlier reply then.

Yes, what Athene has interpreted - thx

I have relatives who are Christian (I no longer have a lable) who often seem to think I am trying to use them to feel good about myself, such as when I offer to help out, but they feel I am not listening to what they actually want help with. They "show me up" to others, I'm often not aware they are doing this until sometime after, that they have let others know that I am not a person that they respect. But I know that they love me, so perhaps this is their tough love - they often tell me I deserve what happens to me. I am seeking alternatives to deal with these situations as they occur - but I don't want to live my life judgmental or trying to be top dog. I never noticed how negatively our language can be interpreted, our behaviours...

 

[Sabina41]

wow...for the most part this thread makes no sense at all. Oy...maybe it's because it's late and my mind just can't decipher all the "is it not"s

Personally, if someone is being superficial and self-absorbed I don't bring it up to others. I try to limit my contact with them, while still being a good example of Christ in my own life. You could certainly confront them, but the other person would likely take it as a personal attack. Since our human words are so flawed, it's also likely that you would be able to come up with the exact words to get your point across and not offend the other person. Just don't associate with them if they are so superficial. Hopefully one day they will see the error of their ways and start to live for others and not just themselves.

 

[kopilo]

What does the bible say about "school behaviour"? As a Christian is it not expected that a person not seek to dominate another? If it is considered a tease, that another cannot take a joke - is this unChriatian?

Perhaps I wish to determine if another is thinking negatively of me, can I not test their sincerity? Their loyalty? I may use negative words and actions, but am I not justified as an adult to sound out another's intentions?

And if that other should reveal themselves to be superficial sparkle, am I in the wrong to let others know what I think of them? If I considere another a "shower" am I not within my rights as an adult to warn others of this person? To let that person know waht I think of them at this moment?

Apologies if my questions appear diverse, to me they seem to integrated: How does one walk the word yet behave as an "adult"?

thanks for your time,

Maybe it has to do with how you bring out the bad points in others, if it is not intentionally helpful then it is potentially gossip and I think I have to mention the "remove the log in your eye before the spec in someone else." quote.