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Originally Posted by Amazing Grace  As I look at this thread, I myself repent of making light of Brother Michael's inquiery. "Be wise as serpents yet gentle as doves' should be our war-cry. Instead of blowing off his struggle with harsh words or sarcastic jokes, it can be settled with compassion and scripture. I also do nto believe this thread should have many more posts involved. We do not need pages and pages of discussion to discern the right answer. Just becasue the question may be ridiculous to us or some, does not make the matter any better for the person asking it. As Michael pointed out, some groups do find it sinful. They are wrong, but are drawing a line in the sand none the less. The error should be pointed out quickly, while providing the solution. Remedy is God's revelation. We are most miserable if we are taught The Heidelberg Catechism Q&A #5, and not provided with the remedy of Christ. Therefore, let us rethink our responses and quickly and efficiently lead Michael away from this error. |
I knew a man in a church I served who often wondered if it was prideful to share with others about how well his daughter was doing academically. She was class Valedictorian, had a 4.0, and scholarship opportunities to several colleges.
This was a serious matter for him as well. I encouraged him that honoring her accomplishments was not necessarily prideful but if he was talking about her in a boastful way to show how good HE was, then I thought that was a good indicator that he had crossed over into pride and vanity.
This may have some bearing on this conversation.
