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Trekker Sep 30, 2011

I'v noticed a pattern on this site, that there is a gang of at least 2-3 females who go around criticizing the posts and/or posters who share their personal spiritual problems on this site. Their pattern of over-reacting and criticizing rather than building up is really getting annoying. I won't name names, you know who you are. Lighten up! If people cannot share their personal spiritual struggles on this site then i guess this site isn't ever going to be much. I know i sure won't be sharing any of my spiritual struggles with anyone on here after what i have seen. It seems to be a female tendency, and it is always the same members, some of them behaving as if THEY are the moderators. What a bore.

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Lovefirst Sep 30, 2011

Only females? I think no...

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jimp Sep 30, 2011

hi, some have been told about being out of order by moderators in the past.remember brother , religion is the most wicked thing on the earth. it killed adam and Jesus.jimp

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enid Sep 30, 2011

I might just change the direction of the thread, sorry.

But jimp, I need to ask, how did religion kill Adam?

Jesus, yes, I can see that.

But, Adam?

I might or might not get an answer. So be it.

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mguldner Sep 30, 2011

Adam ate from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, this was forbidden, Why? It is because God wanted to personally teach Adam what was right and wrong in His Eyes. By eating the fruit Adam was open to interpreting what he believed was right or wrong, Adam would spend the rest of his life trying once again to have that intimate relationship with God that he lost and thus Religion was born. Also look at what Adam did the instant his eyes were open to the fact that he was naked, he covered himself up with fig leafs ie man covering his nakedness by himself not only poorly but improperly, God scarfices an animal (the first animal ever killed) and gave Adam and Eve proper coverings. Adam covering himself with fig is a representation of Self Righteousness or a self covering while God's scarifice of the animal was a sign of proper covering or His work and righteousness. This is also in conection to Jesus cursing the fig tree saying No more will man try to cover themselves with improper coverings but they will be covered by my righteousness.

Hope that clears it up for you :)

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MaryJane Sep 30, 2011

by Trekker on 2011/9/29 23:25:48

I'v noticed a pattern on this site, that there is a gang of at least 2-3 females who go around criticizing the posts and/or posters who share their personal spiritual problems on this site. Their pattern of over-reacting and criticizing rather than building up is really getting annoying. I won't name names, you know who you are. Lighten up! If people cannot share their personal spiritual struggles on this site then i guess this site isn't ever going to be much. I know i sure won't be sharing any of my spiritual struggles with anyone on here after what i have seen. It seems to be a female tendency, and it is always the same members, some of them behaving as if THEY are the moderators. What a bore.
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Trekker
For awhile when I posted I thought much like you that there were a few who seemed to criticize in the way others posted but I have learned that I was the one who was being easily offended. Those who I thought were being critical were actually just trying to help me grow in my walk with JESUS and for the most part were spot on in some of the things they shared. I realize that since this is a public forum, an open forum that it is difficult to share to much personal spiritual problems because there are others that we need to be mindful of and considerate of in what we write. I do think that is why some sisters and brothers have at times offered emails and phone numbers because they realize the potential damage that can happen when one who is perhaps new to CHRIST goes looking for advice in a forum such as this. Often times we might write something in such a way not thinking how it might affect another person or cause them to stumble and that is where the real danger can be.

Anyway I just thought I would share my experience in this area. I do think that sharing and posting can be a blessing but I have seen that it can be harmful as well. I do think that is why we must be in prayer and seeking JESUS before we post or respond to posts.

God bless
mj

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MrBillPro Sep 30, 2011

There are a lot of folks in this world just in general that feel it's their duty in life to speak out, and 90% of their speaking out is "opinion". I personally feel that peoples hurt is as unique as their fingerprints, we all hurt differently. So the folks that come on here and just spew out opinions, need to be very careful, because everyone hurts differently, you cannot stereotype hurt. If God is truly leading you to help someone, it will be with Love, Grace and kindness, never ever will he lead you to bring down, only to build up. So if you post something and it's not building up, well it's not God leading you, it's old sluefoot.

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sarahsdream Sep 30, 2011

Adam and Eve died from the Lust of the Eyes, Lust of the Flesh and Pride of Life.

Isn't this what kills everyone?

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Lysa Sep 30, 2011


Trekker, you are a female, correct?

I hope not but you may be speaking of me as being in a “gang” of females! The only place I can think that I may have offended you was in the “Christian Social Networks” thread; when I made that comment, “there is a real danger today facing the Church of Jesus Christ today and that is all this …social networking stuff,” I did not know that you were disabled and could not get out of the house. So that comment was not one made to you personally; if I offended you, I offer my apologies.

During my years on here, I’ve come to find that most people disagree with a response, not the person who made the response; because that same person will applaud you in another thread and then shoot you down in the next! It’s just the way of a public forum!

God bless you, Trekker!
Lisa

sermonindex Sep 30, 2011

I dont know if I've been over critical... but if I have I apologize...

...even tho I am not a chick.

Krispy

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enid Sep 30, 2011

Chick?

So be it.

sermonindex Sep 30, 2011

...it was humor. American slang.

Krispy

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Lysa Sep 30, 2011


...even tho I am not a chick.

Krispy


He's a krittr, not a chick!! LOL

God bless you too, Krispy!
Lisa

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Leeza Sep 30, 2011

I want to apologize too if I have spoken too strongly at times. I think the printed word can come off a little harder than face to face, where you see a little better what is in the heart.

sermonindex Sep 30, 2011


Firstly, I want to address that the subject line of this thread in the discussion forum is un-called for. There is nothing to beware of posting in the sermonindex forums. There are many wonderful godly saints here that loves others more then theirselves. Also there have been many people on these forums who have been contributing for over 4-5 years. So for someone to come on the website in just a few months and accuse or speak towards the entire discussion forums is uncalled for and not wise.

There are some men and women that are not mature and may be speaking more then hearing and speaking out of turn in some ways. Those who are more mature in the Lord and have the grace of Christ should minister and be patient with these ones in the Spirit of Love and the bond of peace.

We must have the desire to come of the forums to serve others and come in a Spirit of learning and humility. Also before everyone posts a post to the forums this paragraph is here and it would do us all good to re-read this carefully:

The site moderators ask you before you post that you consider praying and ask the Lord if you have the right spirit to serve others in the body of Christ before posting and pressing the submit button. Please also look at these scriptures: Matthew 12:36, James 1:26, Colossians 4:6

sermonindex Sep 30, 2011


Brother Greg - some of us are older mothers and have but one concern. It is that of the Young in Christ and in age that view these forums.

If you and Brandy could just read this one thread - I wonder if you'd want your underaged child to be exposed to things like this and the other threads that the women have had trouble with that are multiplying on a weekly basis regarding sexual contents.

https://www.sermonindex.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=41064&forum=35&12

We pray the day will not come that you will be contacted by the parents of those young people that post their approx or exact age, as we've seen not a few do so, that have been exposed to quite explicit descriptions of sexual rantings here. That is a concern as well as the spiritual, moral welfare of the young, in and for themselves.

Thanks in advance.

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ginnyrose Sep 30, 2011


He's a krittr, not a chick!! LOL
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And fried to a krisp! Hence 'Krispy Krittr!'

Couldn't help that, or could I? lol


sermonindex Sep 30, 2011

Sharing here?

How about just being wise and not share everything?

Your personal struggles should be with a trusted friend and you should email him or her or a spiritual Mother or Father.

You shouldn't share those personal spiritual struggles here. This is really not the place.

Please don't misunderstand me, I didn't say you can't share your personal spiritual struggles here, remember who your sharing it with, the whole community and the world! Not everyone needs to know your struggle.

The reason why that is is because your going to get a flood of different opinions, both negative and positive. It would be far better if you shared that information with a friend online or in person, that way you can feel refreshed knowing that someone is bearing and helping you with your burden.

Wouldn't you rather be encouraged from a friend helping you along and praying with you as you overcome than to have Brethren that the Holy Spirit hasn't assigned to you and they be a hindrance to your walk instead of a help?

And for the record, Krispy is a Chick[en], Rooster variety! :o)

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JB1968 Sep 30, 2011

I am not a mother, but a father of four children, and the husband of one wife. I too do not think it is appropriate to have sexual discussions on a forum. Some have done it more than once, which causes flags to go up on the reason why... Personal email or talking to a godly friend, etc. will be more effective than airing it on this forum. Even though sin is sin, sexual sin is more enticing to some when spoken publicly about. Satan seeks to tempt with the forbidden. The good news is Christ has victory! So please, keep the details in private conversations or other forms of communications. Thanks.

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Trekker Oct 1, 2011

QUOTE: "I hope not but you may be speaking of me as being in a “gang” of females! The only place I can think that I may have offended you was..."--Lysa

Lysa,

I honestly am not aware of you having offended me at all. I don't recollect anything by you. So don't think that. I havent really been keeping track of many names of this "gang", it's just a general impression. One person in particular has been standing out. The first two times i was able to concede her points but then as there presented an ongoing pattern of always policing people's posts in response to anyone who posted a problem they were looking for help for it began to get to me. I happen to think we should be sharing each other's burdens as Christians, and should be able to do so without fear of being judged. At least 3 different people received this person's comments, and in one case when someone else had already beaten her to the punch, she was left with just having to criticize someone who *replied* to the original poster (me and someone else). Always nitpicking about words; how the post (body) was worded (even tho there was nothing wrong with it), how the title of the post is worded, etc. Enough already. It is beginning to remind me of Jezebel. As Jezebel and her controlling spirit tried to take the place of Ahab and use the royal seal in his place to take over Naboth's vineyard, this person tries to assume the place of the moderators and take over SI. Now, if it were a case of her criticizing or rebuking someone over false doctrine or heresy that i could go alone with; i would back her 100% then. Heresy is a different issue altogether.

Females are known for having a controlling and critical spirit much moreso than men (though there are exceptions to every rule). And i am guessing that if such a person does this kind of thing here then they are probably doing it in their local church too.

Also, if someone has issues with the way some young Christian is wording something when asking for help they should take it up directly with a mod, rather than constantly creating a negative atmosphere in every other forum where people seeking answers are made to feel like they cannot share their true selves and be open and honest about their struggles. It is beginning to grieve me to watch other people post their heart's struggles (because they have no one else to turn to)and ask for help only to be shot down by these persons. I watch this pattern and i think, 'It's not safe to share anything here'. So yes, BEWARE OF SHARING PERSONAL INFO HERE AT SI!!

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