tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409139071628002101.post7449839452398342863..comments2023-09-11T07:34:37.635-07:00Comments on Shared thoughts: It doesn't have to be this way.Andrew Clarkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685970347404504083noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409139071628002101.post-82186659392096397432009-05-16T13:08:00.000-07:002009-05-16T13:08:00.000-07:00Andrew-
I have seen it time and again- those who s...Andrew-<br />I have seen it time and again- those who show the world who God really is seem to have a target on them that the enemy aims for. It happened with Todd Bentley (who, thankfully, is currently being restored to the kingdom), and, apparently, it's happened with Mel Gibson, too. Frankly, I'm not too good at following the lives of famous people, but when I hear something like this, I try to look at it with God's eyes (and theirs). How can I judge another when I myself have also been guilty of unfaithfulness to the Lord? I can't say that I completely understand any of it, but I think we should look at what we might have done in the past before we even start to criticize others. In this, I completely agree with you, and if I were to grade this as a paper, I'd give it an A+++ (even though I'm not a teacher).Jenny B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17860990744591168164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409139071628002101.post-69548584663710957842009-05-13T21:52:00.000-07:002009-05-13T21:52:00.000-07:00I agree that it didn't have to be that way. We ar...I agree that it didn't have to be that way. We are living during a time when divorce is quite common in some countries. It wasn't always so. People used to believe in commitment and faithfulness. Now, even husbands and wives who stay together have affairs and see nothing amiss with lusting after others and flirting. It is possible to be completely faithful with the help of God. I know, because I was a real flirt before getting married, and I learned to completely supress that to the point that my husband is the only one I look at or think about. We celebrated 10 years our last anniversary. I love being married to this man! Praise God!Farrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274760327802884251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409139071628002101.post-52641158018773719252009-05-08T16:18:00.000-07:002009-05-08T16:18:00.000-07:00That's quite true, Stella. I'm glad to hear your v...That's quite true, Stella. I'm glad to hear your view on the issue. In fact I'll be glad to hear your comments on any post as you wish. And as you say, God does not abandon people, he invites them to return to Him even when they've well and truly 'blown it'. That is shown by the parable of the Prodigal son. God bless.Andrew Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685970347404504083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409139071628002101.post-32221739315551931942009-05-07T09:11:00.000-07:002009-05-07T09:11:00.000-07:00Andrew, of course we should not condone this sort ...Andrew, of course we should not condone this sort of thing but being human, we sometimes fall short. All of us. But it is a case of hate the sin and love the sinner, and if we are concious of our own shortcomings, then maybe this should make us concentrate even more on loving the sinner.<br />I don't believe God ever gives up on anyone, no matter how many times we turn our back on him.<br />We all turn our back on him. Even those who claim to "be saved".<br />In God's hands even our sin can be turned round and we can become better Christians because of it.<br />I realise that my views may not be in step with other contributors, but you were asking for a range of opinions.<br />God bless<br />StellaStellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11528862706641857167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409139071628002101.post-38999680781128796712009-05-06T21:38:00.000-07:002009-05-06T21:38:00.000-07:00Stella, I agree with what you say except for one t...Stella, I agree with what you say except for one thing: I haven't written this person off. God does not stop reaching out to people unless they utterly turn their back on Him, I know. And I should not judge. But would you agree that while you do not write a person off, you may still remonstrate with what they have done. In fact, if you care at all you take the trouble to comment on what they do. I agree, we learn from trials. It is important not to give way to things though, much as you feel like it at times.Andrew Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685970347404504083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409139071628002101.post-55270922502514677682009-05-06T07:33:00.000-07:002009-05-06T07:33:00.000-07:00You can be sure that God won't write him off so ea...You can be sure that God won't write him off so easily as you have!<br />Yes, I agree that it is such a shame that this has happened especially as his domestic situation was such a rare thing in the environment he lives in.<br />When your marriage faltered it wasn't the end of the story for you. With God's help, you were able to rebuild your lives and I'm sure that you learnt so much from that experience and became a much better person because of it. <br />I have been married for 35 years, and there have been rocky times, but we hung in there and have come through. I know that I have learnt so much from the experience and I hope that I am a much better person. I also know that I am now in a position to appreciate how blessed I am in my life.<br />Many lessons can be learned only by making mistakes. Maybe this will be the case for Mel.<br />Life on this earth is a continuing journey and is not over until we draw our last breath. The same applies to our faith journey.<br />Journeys involve wrong turnings and cul-de-sacs. But we walk with God. He will stick with us, come what may.Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11528862706641857167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409139071628002101.post-32677531505908430222009-05-04T17:04:00.000-07:002009-05-04T17:04:00.000-07:00Well written. Wisely stated.
I could not agree ...Well written. Wisely stated. <br />I could not agree with you more.<br />Praise our Lord that He lead you and your wife down the road of what is right in regards to your own marriage.<br />Your testimony of the difficulties and hardships overcome by the grace of God is a beacon in this fallen world that treats marriage as disposable on a whim.<br />God bless you for your out-spoken stand for the truth.JMMEEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764397762477103987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409139071628002101.post-23974574432137907772009-05-02T05:43:00.000-07:002009-05-02T05:43:00.000-07:00You are correct and I agree with you. I am at pr...You are correct and I agree with you. I am at present writing a sermon for a wedding, and the hinge words that were given to me (don't think that I am capable of this) was <br /><br />"And it is upon the cornerstone of that relationship... marriage... that the foundations of your relationship together, the future of two families and the future of our society are to be built". <br /><br />The evil one seeks out those in prominent positions and those that he know will be in prominent position that he can destroy.<br /><br />With Mel he may have won, time will tell, with you he lost, wonderful, and he will lose at the end of time, comforting thought that, but NOT for him!Rev. Peter Doodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15095282505667909048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409139071628002101.post-28098594401595724352009-05-01T20:53:00.000-07:002009-05-01T20:53:00.000-07:00I totally agree, It need not to be that way, he co...I totally agree, It need not to be that way, he could of hung on with the strength and power of God in his life to save his marriage. But i think his eyes have gotten off of the Lord and onto this world and himself. Sadly it seems as if the enemy has had the victory in this. But we can pray and hopefully Mel's heart and eyes will be opened and he will begin to walk the path that God has called for him, before the enemy has total victory in his life.Tamela's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06198306261112276905noreply@blogger.com