tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490676943414191920.post8542515240942384611..comments2024-03-16T07:53:29.941+00:00Comments on Mysses Lafunky's Faith Blog: My Broken SpiritMysses Lafunkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07860573756184786018noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490676943414191920.post-37956378501821729452015-04-27T06:17:14.110+01:002015-04-27T06:17:14.110+01:00Thank you for your comment anonymous. It is good t...Thank you for your comment anonymous. It is good that you have recognised your weakness. That's the first step. I believe some of us have minimised the consequences of the use of our tongues. When you study the New Testament, there are various instructions from God about how it is displeasing to Him when we slander and grumble about others. God hates it, unless we are referencing our friends for the purpose of edification- to encourage some else.<br /><br />Please, find a few scriptures about it: <br /><br />- James 5:9 - Do not grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged.<br /><br />- "You can be sure that on the Judgment Day you will have to give account of every useless word you have ever spoken. Your words will be used to judge you—to declare you either innocent or guilty.” (Matthew 12:36-37 GNT).<br /><br />- All of us often make mistakes. But if a person never makes a mistake in what he says, he is perfect and is also able to control his whole being. (James 3:2 GNT).<br /><br />- Acts 9:5- when Saul of Tarsus was persecuting the children of God and God took it personal, He said to Saul, why are you persecuting me. I remind myself that when I slander others, I am persecuting Christ, which is extremely wrong.<br /><br />- As part of God's teaching, God opened my eyes to Romans 2:1-3 which states that:<br /><br />"You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgement on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgement do the same things,<br /><br />Now we know that God's judgement against those who do such things is based on truth. So when you, a mere human being, pass judgement on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God's judgement?"<br /><br />We all need to come to terms with the above scriptures. You need to ask yourself the following questions: <br /><br />Why is it tempting for me to be critical of others?<br /><br />What is the effect?<br /><br />What situation allows me to be critical and grumble against others?<br /><br />Are you less tolerant of other people when they fall?<br /><br />Have you ever thought that grumbling against others and judging others feed your appetite of self-righteousness? <br /><br />Ask yourself, why do I grumble against others and why? How can I NOT grumble against them? Have I asked God to help me?<br /><br />Next time you are tempted to grumble or complain about others, change it to praise or focus on yourself.<br /><br />I will leave you with this final bible scripture: <br /><br />"Your speech should always be pleasant and interesting, and you should know how to give the right answer to everyone. (Colossians 4:6 GNT)"<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your week.Mysses Lafunkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860573756184786018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490676943414191920.post-16565693184634202912015-04-27T04:07:48.408+01:002015-04-27T04:07:48.408+01:00Hello Myss Lafunky :). Never disappointed with any...Hello Myss Lafunky :). Never disappointed with any of ur posts. Personally I am going through this same struggle and I kinda feel helpless. My tongue is costing me quite a lot and even my relationship. The problem is I do not know how to start improving. What practical tips are u using? Can I have some bible verses that could help me please? You also talked on focusing on urself and not others. What exactly did u mean and how does it apply to me, my friends and especially my relationship? God bless u ma.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490676943414191920.post-61105838040281149562014-11-21T11:33:33.054+00:002014-11-21T11:33:33.054+00:00Thank you for your comment. Amen to the prayer. I ...Thank you for your comment. Amen to the prayer. I agree with you, knowing our shortfalls allow us to know what we need to focus on when we are talking to God.<br /><br />You also made a good point about the slim line between being judgemental and correcting others in love. I guess there is no how you can be correcting others behind their back unless you take it to God in prayers or you are seeking someone else's view on how you should go about correcting the person. If we are seeking someone else's view about it, God expects us not to slander the other person.Mysses Lafunkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860573756184786018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490676943414191920.post-23029404118284576492014-11-21T09:32:32.599+00:002014-11-21T09:32:32.599+00:00beautiful piece. encounters as the one described a...beautiful piece. encounters as the one described above are necessary to meet up with the kingdom requirements. there appears to be a very slim line between being judgemental and correcting others in love. atimes our discussions are aimed at bringing light to particular situations so as to make things better but it all turns out to be something else. knowing your personal shortfalls allows you to know what to focus on in your prayers.<br />God bless you real good Myss lafunkyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com