Comments for Blog In My Own Eye

Comment on I Would Like to Stop Being a Jerk Now by AndyM

AndyM — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:10:41 +0000

Hi
I found your blog post when googling for “I want to stop being an opinionated jerk”. Too often on facebook I post stuff that provokes reactions, and I’m coming across as opinionated and not showing the sort of grace that jesus did. I also know that i can’t change in of my own power, and it will be a work of the Holy Spirit to change me, with my cooperation.

it is hard to express views when some readers come to it not believing in absolute truth, the existence of God, or taht the bible has any authority to speak. how to say what i think, or whether the world needs to know my views. It’s a hard call. whether we are sowing seeds that might get people thinking, or just cementing in their minds that christians are closed minded bigots with no credbility.

The solution I’m leaning towards is that I need to work on becoming more like Jesus, and to spend less time trying to sound impressive or dropping in links that get people riled up.

Glad to know I’m not the only guy out there trying to be less of a jerk online.

Comment on Romans and Those Who Haven’t Heard by Keith Brenton

Keith Brenton — Sun, 20 May 2012 16:17:46 +0000

But surely you know, Matt, that you are treading dangerous waters here … where God’s grace only saves those to whom He is contractually obligated!

Comment on Changes by mattdabbs

mattdabbs — Sun, 20 May 2012 02:05:54 +0000

Congratulations. I hope all goes well with your move!

Comment on Romans and Those Who Haven’t Heard by mattdabbs

mattdabbs — Sun, 20 May 2012 02:04:49 +0000

Forgive me if all this has already been said…It seems like there is a tension between God’s absolute statements and God’s authority and complete sovereignty to do what he wills…because, he is God and we are not. God says so much about baptism and salvation and faith that we view those very absolutely that it would seem impossible that salvation could happen seemingly apart from those things because, God said so! But who did God say that to? Those who heard him say it. Is it possible that those statements are absolute to those who hear/read them but not necessarily to everyone who has not been privileged to have a Bible in their hand or hear it preached? What about those who were not privy to that conversation? Will God condemn people by a standard they were never aware of? It seems Romans 2 opens the door for God to make judgments based on the standard they had. I have heard Jimmy Allen teach the possibility of the salvation of those who never heard based on this passage in his Romans class.

Comment on A Mother’s Day Blessing by ozziepete

ozziepete — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:12:37 +0000

Very meaningful words!! I opened my Mothers Day sermon reading this. Thanks a lot.

Comment on Changes by mmlace

mmlace — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:20:22 +0000

Congratulations to Ms. Angi. Sounds like exciting news for your family.

As always, you have my prayers.

Comment on A Mother’s Day Blessing by Nick Gill

Nick Gill — Sun, 13 May 2012 05:50:52 +0000

Who’s Ken? LOL

Comment on Changes by wjcsydney

wjcsydney — Sun, 13 May 2012 01:47:02 +0000

Prayers and best wishes for this new stage in your lives. And congratulations to your wife!

Comment on A Mother’s Day Blessing by Cheryl

Cheryl — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:55:31 +0000

I love it I love it I love it!!!!

Comment on Changes by Keith Brenton

Keith Brenton — Sat, 12 May 2012 20:31:12 +0000

It’s hard for me, KB. I come from a long line of packrats. Were it not for the Great Depression, I’m afraid my mom would have family artifacts from medieval England!