Judy, you're partly right: I overstated it
when I said that there is absolutely no difference between "#$%&
you" and "You are of your father the devil". I really meant they are potentially
the same when used to express a certain attitude towards the other person and
ourselves. The same in the way that calling our brother a fool and
murdering him are the same. And yes, people have
said these or similar things to others on TT whose only "sin" is that they
disagree.
BTW, I do not see that at all in those two 1
John verses. What do you see in Romans 9: 33, 34? But please note what I said re
accountability to God for how I live, what I do with the freedom given to me. Do
I ever shrink/feel shame at my behaviour? Yes. (Ask Lance.) Then I confess,
turn, and continue walking. In contrast to David, I do need to do this more than
once on many things. Do I live in fear of punishment? No, but it could be that I
won't be given many, or any, cities to rule over--if I may use that
metaphor. In short, for the last time: I don't take sin lightly. I
acknowledge Christ as my Lord. I can't be any clearer.
David, I too am grateful for the use of this
listserv.
Debbie
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