About 6 months ago, I had a very wise and dear friend and brother in Christ give me some very important and valuable advice. He encouraged me and urged me to remove some of the drama in my life and NOT to let it back into my life. That very day, I removed myself from several Facebook groups, discussions, and forums...even though some of them were very beneficial to me and my own personal growth and study. It was indeed one of the best things that I could have done. I cannot say that I am drama free yet, but I have certainly come a long way from that day...and life is much better because of it. With this said...I love all of my friends. Facebook, real life, and so on. But, sometimes it might be better to just step away from some things that may cause hindrances, drama, anger, and unneeded stress. I have certainly cut way back on Facebook since then, and am glad that I have. However, there are still certain things that tend to either anger, cause stress, or major disappointment. I am pledging to take the next step in that as well. Please know that I do not want drama. I have no room for it. I have no desire to be in it, nor will I allow myself to be, if I can realize what is happening before it gets there. I do not like political discussions for the most part. Please dont involve me in them. I do not agree with a lot of what our current leadership stands for and with, but name-calling, angry speech, and mean-spirited attitudes will not change a single thing, nor will it edify or lift anyone up. I do not like foul language (including acronyms that take the Lords name in vain or substitute for harsh words that come to mind with a glance). Please consider what you are posting. I do not like pictures that can cause me to have to turn my eyes away. These pictures can damage my soul. Please again consider what you are posting. I do not like continued ranting between preachers, challenges to sound doctrine, jealousy, negative condescending posts toward brethren or public discussions regarding something that might be false or something that might be a differing view. Think about it...would you want to study the Bible with someone who told you that you were going to hell? Compassion and smart conversations lead to repentance and obedience, not pure condemnation. (and please dont label me as tolerant...because I am far from it) I do not like drama. If you can help me avoid it, please do. I consider it a Christian duty to do such. It is something that I struggle with and need your help in avoiding it. Sorry for the long rant, but I truly feel that I needed to share.
Posted on: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 03:59:04 +0000
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