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Originally posted by ramrod
It's funny that a question asking people to comment on being greek and a Christian has basically spawned an argument. Great example for this young brother. I feel the conversation between the two Deltas should have been held privately. Who has a conversation with their brother or sister about private family issues in public? I certainly don't. It really makes others question the strength of a family that does. Discretion is key and it seems that very little was used in this case. I know I'll be hated on but who cares.
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Friend, you are absolutely right, and no one has cause to hate on you for it.
My first post was done publicly because I know there are many browsers who have the same question frat2b has about greekdom and Christianity. I would not be the Woman of God that I am if I didn't respond with something that might help someone with the same confusion. As Christians we are to witness for and advertise Christ whenever possible. After a year of not posting on GC, for some reason, I felt compelled to come back to check on a couple of friends. I believe the pull came when it did so that I could be in place when frat2b started this thread. God's timing and works are just awesome and marvelous like that!
BUT--where I went wrong was in publicly engaging in an argument about my choice to be inactive. For that, I apologize to you, to ladygreek, and to all the GC on-lookers. You're right, we should have taken it to PM. I try not to make it a habit to initiate discussions with people via PM because some people may deem it an invasion of their privacy. That being said, 3 times I invited the woman of God to talk privately, but she opted not to and I still do respect her decision. In retrospect, I should have initiated private communication anyway.
You, through your post, have reiterated a lesson that God's been teaching me for a while--to monitor and control my spiritual zealousness! Sometimes, I get SO excited about my testimony and all that He's done for me, that--when faced with controversy and criticism--I sometimes forget that the battle is not mine but His. That's exactly what happened here. I should have let my testimony stand alone in the public forum and responded to questions or rebuttals privately, or perhaps not at all.
The more I walk in my calling and purpose, the more passionate I am about my testimony and ministry, but as recently as yesterday a man of God ministered to me about the importance of finding the appropriate middle ground. I tend to be either piping hot or ice cold with my emotions, but God wants me to find balance and appropriateness. My participation in this thread is an example of how I tend to boil over with excitment (I'm a lot like Paul)! I can feel Abba popping my thigh for taking things too far.
Thank you for your convicting post.
When it's all said and done, our testimonies are necessary to lift up the name of God. The Word says, "If My name be lifted up I will draw all men unto Me." So, despite the arguing and the drama, if-- through anything I've shared in this thread--at least ONE Christian is challenged to move to another level in their walk... if ONE Christian acknowledges any unGodly behaviors, thoughts or activities and repents for it... if ONE person questions his/her salvation and his/her heart is pricked to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior (Romans 10:9-10)--Ahhh! Heavens open! Bells chime! Angels sing!
--then nothing I've said has been in vain. The goal is salvation. As Christians everything we say and do must be about souls, not selves.