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Dakotasunbeam -> RE: Best friend, an opposite sex? is it possible? (4/14/2008 5:11:18 PM)
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Funny, first of all, I'm sorry if I offended you and you thought I was being judgemental. Offense was not my intent--nor judgement, rather, health. As I understand it, we cannot make inroads in any condition without being completely honest with ourselves. And sometimes this is difficult, because it means admitting things we may not be too proud of. I do not believe in dancing around an issue, when healing and moving on sounds MUCH better. I try to be as frank and open with myself and God too. It has delivered me from many things and given me much freedom. So, on to your post: quote:
That has nothing to do with what a pastor is or isn't teaching and don't blame the pastors for other people's sins...what a cop out! I think that it's natural for people to be attracted to each other. Teachers of the word of God will teach the word of God so that believers can use it in practical ways. God would not have ordained teachers/pastors if there was no need. The Bible gives us a picture of how they function. I see far too many people just trying to "avoid" stuff rather than work on their own heart. Many christians do not know how to do that. It'd be helpful if they had a teacher/pastor to show them how. quote:
What I was trying to figure out is if you all could read by what I wrote that yes, thank God this person is out of your lives because it's obvious to us that there was an emotional affair. That's what I'm asking. It's one of those ????? Was it or not? For all intents and purposes it does look like an emotional affair. But only you know that for sure. Only you can honestly stand in front of a mirror or God and look yourself in the eye and know if you were courting an emotional affair. quote:
Have you worked with Latins? Yes, extensively. I've also worked with almost every kind of race that God has made . . . and ya know what? Although there are cultural eccentricities--the one thing I've found, is how much they are all alike. Same motives, same sin. quote:
Are you a Latin that you could throw such advice loosely around? No, I'm not latin. Incidentally, you can carry on an emotional affair without the other person being involved. Remember, the Bible says its not that which goes into a man that defiles him, it is what comes out. Only you know what you are thinking and feelings. If we look on someone to lust, we've already committed adultery in our heart. We may not be able to know the intents of another individual, but we can know our own. We may not be able to control the behavior of another individual, but we can control our own. That is why, culture, behavior, environment means nothing. God isn't going to ask us about the culture, environment, etc. He's gonna ask about what WE did and OUR intentions. quote:
How do you know that I didn't repent? I don't, and I never said you didn't. Sorry if I misunderstood, but, your posts and grievances about this guy do come across somewhat like a girl who broke up with her boyfriend. I hope you're not offended, but I do think you should take a step back and examine what you experienced and ask yourself some tough questions. It might also help to read your own posts. It doesn't seem this issue is quite resolved in your life and there may still be some real attachments there.
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