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Originally posted by Hammerhead:
Dear Mr. Gray, I agree with your Christian principles, but if you are truly wanting to reach people consider the following suggestions. I suggest these with the best of intentions.
1. Do not make your posts so darn long. No one is going to suffer through that much babble.
2. Don't be an ass hole
3. Quit posting those dang stupid pictures like Winnie the Pooh. They make you seem autistic.
4. Really, don't be an ass hole.
5. Quit bashing other denominations and focus your attention on those without belief in God.
6. DON'T BE AN ASS HOLE!
Your FRAN, Hammerhead
Hi Head,
Actually I liked you old posting name better -- but, we do what we must. Now, to take a look at your
"self improvement" suggestions:
1. I have a Friend like you that gets confused after the first two sentences. Long reads, i.e., three sentences or longer, tax his brain. When he suggested, as you did, that I shorten my writings -- I sent an e-mail to all in my Friends Ministry eNewsletter mail list asking their opinion. Every single person who responded told me to leave my writings alone and do not alter the format, style, or length. Being democratic (but, voting Republican, most often) -- I allow the majority to rule. Like I tell my other Friend -- after two sentences, go lay down, rest a while -- and then come back and read two more sentences. You might try the same.
2., 4., 6. Like you, my Friend, we are what we are. If you want to call me an ass hole -- so be it. I will just smile and consider the source.
3. Regarding my graphics -- many folks like them. And, those, like you who get tired after two sentences -- you have my permission to not look at my graphics. I truly am concerned about your health and do not want to burden you mental powers too much.
5. You suggest,
"Quit bashing other denominations and focus your attention on those without belief in God." I do not bash "other denominations" -- I refute false teaching from false religions, cult religions, and those who have been led down the rosy path by man-made traditions, rituals, etc.
You are right that Christian believers should be focusing on getting the Gospel message to those who are still lost in the world. But, very often, especially today when cults and false religions are so rampant -- we must first guard the unsaved from being fed erroneous doctrines and teachings. And, then, we give them the truth of the Bible.
If water (knowledge) is to flow smoothly and have a good result -- first we must clear out all the debris (false teachings) which is cluttering the path of the flow. Then, we can lead them on the path to finding
"peace with God though our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1).
Head, thank you for your sincere concern. Now, after reading ALL of my response -- please go lay down for a while and rest.
God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,
Bill