Posted by Pastor Torn Shreds on April 05, 2001 at 00:15:21:
In Reply to: Re: my somewhat expounded "Amen" posted by John on April 04, 2001 at 16:00:30:
After looking back at my post a couple hours after writing it, I had decided to edit it substantially, as it seemed a bit harsh. But before I could upload the edit, you responded to the original post, forcing me to leave it! You do work fast, John.
That said, I commend you on your receptiveness to God's communication with your spirit. You should know that I am fully convinced of your sincerity and integrity. The main reason I wrote a bit unsparingly was not for you, as you already felt the truth of what I would say; it was more for those other involved people who will hopefully read the post. The more they are willing to accept the truth of this exhortation beforehand, the easier it will be for all of us to work through this difficult issue.
: And this is why I love Steve Meigs. From my first encounter with him it was as though I saw people being torn to shreds by this Being that was speaking through him... the crazy thing was that they liked it. I am not offended, you have only spoken what has been rolling in my head from the moment I chose not to speak. I deeply regret that I did not do what I knew I should have, and I am certain that I would not let myself do this again, the fact remains now that it must be addressed and will at the first opportunity... not because anyone says so, but because I cannot in good conscience allow it to go any longer than it has. Steve's post is merely all the more affirmation of what i knew I should do in the first place.
: If we know the good we should do and do not do it, we sin. (James) How true. How much power is in this statement. No excuses, no gray area. This should be my mindset.