Wednesday, July 31, 2019

More of a student than teacher

Facebook: Agreed. 

James 3: 2

New Revised Standard Version (NRSV); 2 For we all make many mistakes, and if any one makes no mistakes in what he says he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

New American Standard Bible (NASB): 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.

I am more of a student, than teacher. My finite and sinful nature (present nature 1 Corinthians 15, Revelation 21-22) make it rather straightforward for me to seek guidance and help from God and others. 


Philosophically, living in a democracy, in the democratic 'western world' means there is reasonable freedom of speech. assembly and related, legally, in existence in these countries. Being potentially offended when one's views are critiqued is a reality of living in a democracy.

I suggest rather than focusing on hurt feelings and being offended; in contrast, consider developing premises and conclusions to support one's view. Otherwise, if one's views are not very defendable, perhaps consider changing one's views.


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