#345152 - 2010-03-17 07:40:53
Bickering in Heaven?
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Husband and Father
Registered: 2004-09-04
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Loc: Brisbane, Australia
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Seems we Christians like nothing better than bickering with each other, here on earth. Will that go on in heaven, too? EGW says we take the characters we develop here to heaven with us, so it seems there's no last minute twinkling-of-an-eye trasformation to get us off the hook. Or is our secret assumption that it's only the people who agree with us who will make it to heaven? Seems to me we should perhaps be making a start on (with the Spirit's help) building the characters that will let us get along together in heaven for eternity right here and now...
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#345154 - 2010-03-17 07:57:20
Re: Bickering in Heaven?
[Re: Bravus]
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Registered: 2002-08-13
Posts: 1052
Loc: Bronx, NY, USA
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Bravus, I'm trying my best. I think God lead me to this forum to begin a testing process. A difficult and tricky one too. Maybe if I met some of my fellow posters in the "real" world, things would be more pleasant? Maybe if I could go for a run or a walk with them, we could see each other in a better light? Maybe if we prayed with and for each other, we would genuinely love each other? Maybe if I prayed and studied my Bible more, I would be shown ways to bicker less and love more? Alex (like I said, I'm trying  )
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#345176 - 2010-03-17 11:14:42
Re: Bickering in Heaven?
[Re: Woody]
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Registered: 2005-04-19
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Loc: Texas
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But is all bickering bad? Wouldn't it be boring if we all agreed over every little thing? There would be no discussions, someone would say something and everyone would agree then silence.
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#345180 - 2010-03-17 11:29:35
Re: Bickering in Heaven?
[Re: Liz]
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*nods emphatically*
Registered: 2008-12-20
Posts: 2800
Loc: Here, there, everywhere
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Bickering is not synonymous with disagreeing or with discussion.
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#345195 - 2010-03-17 12:36:55
Re: Bickering in Heaven?
[Re: SivartM]
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Registered: 2005-04-19
Posts: 2263
Loc: Texas
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One persons deeply involved discussion is another's bickering.
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For what will a man be profited, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his soul? Mat. 16:26
Please, support the JDRF and help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
Please, support the March of Dimes.
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#345262 - 2010-03-17 18:27:45
Re: Bickering in Heaven?
[Re: Bravus]
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Registered: 2000-03-24
Posts: 15134
Loc: Lancaster,MA,USA
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Seems we Christians like nothing better than bickering with each other, here on earth. Will that go on in heaven, too? EGW says we take the characters we develop here to heaven with us, so it seems there's no last minute twinkling-of-an-eye trasformation to get us off the hook. Or is our secret assumption that it's only the people who agree with us who will make it to heaven? Seems to me we should perhaps be making a start on (with the Spirit's help) building the characters that will let us get along together in heaven for eternity right here and now... I like your OP, its something to really think about. pk
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#345270 - 2010-03-17 18:40:57
Re: Bickering in Heaven?
[Re: abelisle]
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Mom to lots of chickies
Registered: 2002-12-09
Posts: 18727
Loc: Buon giorno, Principessa
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Bravus,
I'm trying my best. I think God lead me to this forum to begin a testing process. A difficult and tricky one too. LOL We are good for something, eh?
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Most things that I hand over to God have my claw marks on them- Annie Lamott
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Isaiah 32:17
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