'But You're A Christian!', page 5

Ashley D and others,

I've only had time to read the first page of this thread and feel compelled to reply. I will continue with the other pages later on tonight when I return.

On Judging.

As believers we are indeed to judge...but to judge Righteous Judgement. Thus meaning not our own or own traditions but His Judgements and teachings. Many non believers use the quote about not judging to mean no judgement at all...period. They are mistaken.
In addition to this many Believers are indeed mistaken and misled by non believers who try to use this kind of "logic and reason" to play through or default unchallenged. It does not work with me.

We are to Judge everything...constantly by His teachings..not our traditions...or logic and reason. If we do not make judgements...how will we know when to put out of the Church or to not mix leaven with unleaven ...new wine with olde. How will we know "not" to associate ourselves with the things of this world or the god of this world.

Another thing of note here...be very careful of what unbelievers will try to use on you in terms of "logic and reason. To most of them "logic and reason" are in fact the basis of their religion...their belief system. It is often very sensible...it is just not of Faith.

The other thing to be wary of in this world is the emotional treadmill. The technique of seduction and misdirection used so often in this world and by the god of this world is emotionalism combined with what seems to be logic and reason. Whenever someone tries to put me on an emotional treadmill...I become immediately alarmed and wary. I then take a closer look at the seeming logic behind it if I am even interested. It is for the purpose of defaulting through unquestioned and unchallenged on a idea, concept, or process. We are not to become emotionally caught up in the things of this world...in the patterns of this world....to become an emotional train wreck as is so often done by most of the leaders and entertainers shilling for various causes/leaders in this world.

Ashley D,

A particular word of strength and encouragement to you.

I too am from the South. Olde Virginia. I love the mannerism and genteel ism to still be found down here in places in the south. I hope and pray it never leaves the south for the "fast food lane" as is so wont in many places around the country.

There is nothing wrong with being genteel or civil..even meek and mild. I wish I could more often be just so. Alas it is one of my personal failings. This is indeed a trait to be much desired.
However...what we also are as Christians and Believers...is when necessary ...Salty. We are of the Salt of the Earth..not the sugar. Do not allow other to misdirect you or make you feel guilty about being Salty when necessary. What you will learn to sense is that these peoples are often mistaking your meekness and mildness for weakness...it is not so when you know about Salt.
What you find when dealing with persons who attempt sluggish default type behaviors in misdirection or deception...is that they often cannot withstand Salt. We know the reaction of slugs to salt. It is no different in the Word/our Armor...for it is also a two edged sword. It will cut them as well as us if we are disobedient. This Salt of which I speak is not of us Ashley D..not of us.....understand?? It is of Him. Not to be used in our vanity or traditions....but to be used in His Glory or reasons.
Most of the time when I see rantings or ravings of the type you are posting about ..I let them go. Not really interested. But on occasion I will reply back with the results I have described above.
You must be absolutely certain and knowledgeable in the application of this Salt..and not in our own vanity...or traditions.

Greetings and salutations to Whitewave, Big Whammy, to you Ashley D. and other Brethren. Keep the Faith.

Must make haste now.
Thanks,
Orangetom

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