Debbie wrote: > When I said that perhaps you were indeed more righteous, > I meant it. You may well be far ahead of me on many matters > of behaviour.
One hindrance to our communicating is this idea of comparing ourselves with one another. I do not do that, but you do. I have no thought of me being better than you, or farther ahead than you, or any such notions. For me, sanctification was not a process. I just walked in it according to the Spirit, and I think everyone can right away. I do not like the idea of holiness being a process whereby one finally stops sinning one day. Holiness is a growth process, but it begins with ceasing sin. Debbie wrote: > But you alternate between harshness and condescension > in the way you talk to other believers on TT, which you > do not seem to see. I would not characterize it this way. I recognize that I am firm and stern at times, but I believe it is appropriate for the situation. I always examine myself to see if I am pushing someone too far to the edge. I could at times be wrong on this and I realize it. However, characterizing me as harsh or condescending is not something I recognize as accurate. I see this coming when people project their own attitude that they would have if they would say the same things that I say. Debbie wrote: > I imagine there must still be an appreciable gap between > you and perfection, yet I don't hear any sorrow or longing > over that. But perhaps if I encountered you in person, > I would see and hear you differently. Perhaps I am as joyful in my reconciliation to the holiness of Christ as you are in your salvation. :-) I am very optimistic that he who has begun his good work in me will complete it. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
