Posted by thistle on December 01, 2003 at 07:54:08:
In Reply to: thanks Bob posted by giveawayboy on November 30, 2003 at 23:39:52:
: Bob, you rock! I appreciate what you had to say. I think it is true. I wish the best for both Raul, and Steve, both my friends. Who knows why this struggle was brought to light? I think more than demonizing one or the other of these two friends of mine, it might be a call for us all to be more humble and more forgiving. I'm sure that God is working through this. I wish the best on everyone who reads any post in this string. Both Steve and Raul have been our friends. I wish to see each of them restored to fellowship on some level but I'll leave that kind and patient work to God. I don't wish to be the judge of this case. I trust that this conflict is can become a great conduit of grace.
Bob's response did rock, but I'm not sure I love yours. Raul is completely wrong in his assertion (notice the first three letters in that word) that Steve, Ryan, and Tiny are not Christian. He is also completely off base commenting on our church when he is not a part. He is spreading lies about us and worse, he is placing judgment on God's children (yes, as rough around the edges as we are, God does love us and we love Him). He is very wrong, and while I understand your desire to be diplomatic, his behavior is unexcusable. He needs to repent.