MATTERS OF THE HEART

[T.L. Hawkins]

For weeks I have been on this site in the discussions and I have seen nothing short of division amongst the Body of Christ. There has been bickering, personal attacks, judgmental statements, accusations, slander and then some. I was in a discussion where I was seeking TRUTH on something that I was taught by an individual whom in my adult life I learned was a false Prophet. Rather than receiving what I was searching for amongst the Saints, all I saw was all of the forementioned...DRAMA! It saddens me and is literally breaking my heart to see such division amongst God's people. Not just God's people, but the "Called out ones"!

We will not always agree on everything and that includes,
but is not limited to, THE WORD OF GOD!
I don't understand why it is such a task to agree to disagree and move on.
I don't understand why it is such a difficult task to show respect to one another regardless of wisdom, knowledge, understanding or the lack thereof. I don't understand why we are so judgmental and so quick to accuse our co-laborers in the word of sins we have NO proof they even commit or have committed in the past. The last time I checked, ALL versions of the Bible tells us to "Judge not".

Think to yourself for a moment: If you were a babe in Christ, new to this site or seeking God through this network, would you or would you not be turned away by this type of behavior?

Are we to NOT respect each other because of "Titles"?
Are we to NOT respect each other because of "Age"?
Are we to NOT respect each other because of the length of time we've been in the Ministry is longer than others?

Should we respect everyone REGARDLESS?

Are we TRULY showing each other AGAPE LOVE?

I do know this: JESUS' message was LOVE and still is.

Where did the love go amongst the Body of Christ?
Why are we doing battle with each other instead of with the enemy that is causing all of this confusion?
Would God be pleased with some of things you've said to your co-laborers on this site?
Is this how Jesus instructed us to treat each other?

More questions...

1) Who are you?
2) Why are you here?
3) What is your purpose?

If GOD isn't included in all THREE responses to those questions....WAKE UP!

Peace be with you and I pray UNITY finds us all.

[Tara Robinson]

I too am sadden by some of things i have seen on this site i too was was judged because i spoke the truth in love. I see the harsh behavior of those on this site it is UNGodly to think people who are suppose to be the light of the world are putting out darkness.One thing i have understood is there are those who seek to mislead people on this site to follow God the way they choose to. Now i know the bible tells me there is one way we are to serve the father then he gives us directions on how it is to be done. There are to many misconceptions about the word when one thing we should do is love each. I for one agree what reason are you here. i came on this site to encourage and support the body as well as meet others in the body this has been a blessed experience as well as a sad one i started to just leave the site because i don't like mess but i decided there are more of us who desire the will of God for this site. I have to hang on for those who are new to the body or those who are trying to learn we must make a stand against this nonsense and suggest it must stop because what we know can happen is we will loose people and be accountable for what we did not do which is stand up up for the truth. I am one determined person i believe in Godly order i love all my brothers and sisters but i will make a stand its time we stop the mess and be about our fathers business. The devil will always be present but when two or three gather lots of angel go to flight to handle the situation so my encouragement to you all is to endure hardship as a good solider as the bible says and stay true to the faith and let not no one convince you to believe any other Gospel but that what the lord teaches. The body is weak and it needs to be strengthen by love , support, faith, forgiveness the bible says i we knows his people by its fruit are we giving off the wrong impression or are we being man pleasers what ever the case may be we need to get it right and set the example of Jesus and help those that need help for no one is perfect and we all fall short of the glory of God it is time for a change.

[T.L. Hawkins]

Thank you Rev. Luckett for responding and for sharing your knowledge, wisdom and understanding on these discussions. I appreciate your walk and value what you have to say. I'm not a babe in Christ, yet, I still have things to learn. That's why "I" came to BPN. There are quite a few members who I look forward to teachings from. You can count yourself in that number. Be Blessed Man of God.