tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496643168206382425.post3397479101235949184..comments2023-04-08T18:30:51.302-07:00Comments on Randomly Ruthful: Words Fitly SpokenRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18432488738487119228noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496643168206382425.post-80162651902615517202013-04-06T11:18:10.667-07:002013-04-06T11:18:10.667-07:00Good thoughts on the importance of words. Thank yo...Good thoughts on the importance of words. Thank you for sharing.<br />Blessings,<br />CharlotteCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533075034458645148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496643168206382425.post-54690907508852722682013-04-05T09:51:19.892-07:002013-04-05T09:51:19.892-07:00I agree, Laura, that even harsh words can be given...I agree, Laura, that even harsh words can be given in love. It's a great thought that Jesus went after such hard, hypocritical hearts because he hoped they would turn to repentance. He does love 'the world'!<br />Thanks for commenting!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18432488738487119228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1496643168206382425.post-12260087767152463142013-04-03T14:13:17.796-07:002013-04-03T14:13:17.796-07:00Great entry! Something a pastor shared that change...Great entry! Something a pastor shared that changed my entire understanding of the Peter and Jesus encounter at the shore was realizing that Jesus used "do you agapao me" in each of his three questions and Peter answered him "yes, I PHILEO you"... Why did he do this? I'm still not sure, and neither was the pastor. But I kinda wonder if Peter's response was because he realized that he was not capable of agape love. He had shown what his human-love was capable of - complete betrayal... Going forward, he would be much more aware of his weaknesses?<br /><br />I also am challenged to consider the ways in which LOVE Himself (in the form of a man) spoke and acted... Tenderly to some, but very harsh to others. At first blush, we might think He was exercising grace in some cases and judgement in others. But maybe Jesus' rebukes ("brood of vipers!") weren't judgement at all. Maybe they were a last-ditch effort of grace to shock them out of their complacency and hypocrisy? Which then begs the question: are words aptly spoken always gentle? Or do we have a perfect example - that God disciplines those we loves and we are to do the same? Our intention is the same - to give love and encourage towards righteousness - but the delivery methods may be different depending on the circumstances... Food for thought :)<br /><br />Love you! <3, laura Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com