Are you aware of the condescending tone in pretty much all of your posts, AGuest?
I realize that there are some who take what I post that way, dear Brotherdan... but (1) I truly am not condescending at all, and (2) perhaps the problem lies with their "hearing." Or should I say, their "sight" (again, folks think they can believe what they see...). I also realize that written words are VERY often mis-taken... and misunderstood. Which is why I try to respond, for example, line by line, so's folks know what I'm directing my comments to. I apologize if you don't "like" my "tone," but I really don't think I can make it any.... ummmmm... "sweeter." This really IS the best I can do.
I'm not attacking you or anything,
Really... . Ummmmm... okay. And I don't think you're being condescending, either, sure. (I must say that I DO find it curious when people say, "I'm not attacking you or anything"... while they attack you... or your "style". But to each his own, I always say...)
but alot of people don't like to be called, "Dear OTWO".
And a lot of people aren't bothered by it at all. But, since I wish to believe them dear to my Lord... AND because it reminds ME of that... that perhaps they ARE dear to him... I use it. To keep ME on MY toes... dear BrotherDan...
I've read your comments for a while now, and alot of them really seem attacking and VERY condescending.
That is your opinion, dear one... and you are certainly entitled to it. But since I don't take "counsel" from you, you will forgive me, won't you, if I choose not to put too much store in what you think on this? Thank you, truly!
You might want to work on that if you don't want to drive people away...
I might. Doesn't seem to be a problem with everyone, though... and it certainly isn't a problem with me. You must understand, dear one... that I FULLY put off caring with others thought of me when I didn't "see" things their way the moment I understood how the JWs "felt" about me when I no longer agreed with them. They didn't like what I had to say... or how I said it... either. Grated on their last "nerve," I assure you. Ah, well... what's a girl to do? I'm not good at faking... anything.
You must also understand that I am not here to be popular... far from it. To the contrary, I am just a servant. I am me... just as you are you. There are people who come here who say all sorts of things... use all sorts of language... what have you. I don't speak ill of or to anyone. I consider EVERYONE "dear"... even those who deride me. And I greet virtually EVERYONE with a wish for peace... which is what my Lord has directed ME to do. If that "bothers" your ears, dear one, well... well, I don't know WHAT to tell you.
Other than that I've been coming to this "city" for quite some time now and I've weathered quite a bit. Including having the privilege of "explaining" myself to those like you, those whose participation is fairly recent but think they know a little something about me. You are not the first... and I don't think you will be the last who thinks so. Funny thing, though: those who usually start OUT feeling like you do... and so wishing to give me "counsel" such as you wish here... usually end up PM'g or emailing me later, although quite covertly and unknown to the rest of the board. And I don't "out" them. That is not for me to do. I simply share with them what I can. In love... and in peace. And then, for some reason, their "counsel" changes... if indeed any more is offered at all.
If you want people to read your posts with honesty and respect, you need to treat others with respect too.
Really. I'm not so sure you really know what's going on here, dear BD. No worries, though - trust you'll get it soon enough. And, by all means, no need to apologize, then. I will have held nothing against you as I totally get YOU... right now.
You end all your posts with something like "a slave of Christ".
I end that way because it is the truth, dear one. That is what I am. By choice, voluntarily... willingly... the same as Michael, who said to John, "I am just a fellow slave of you and your brothers who have the work of bearing witness to JahEshua."
I sure hope that Jesus did not talk to people the way that you do.
He did, dear one... kindly... and tenderly. With no sarcasm or malice, no guile, deceit or hypocrisy. He addressed those he loved in such a way as a father or much older brother, to a very young child. He did not condescend - he truly loved. And that really is all I'm putting out there. Those who sought after him for spite, hate, and other no good reasons, however, he sometimes had to address frankly, forthrightly, and truthfully. And he has taught me to do the same when it becomes necessary.
They certainly were unable to hear HIS words, though, weren't they... pretty much no matter HOW he stated them. Ah, well, the little children in market place are alive and well.
I mean you no malice, dear BrotherDan... no ill-will, none at all. I am sorry that my words "hurt" YOUR ears, but again, I am who I am. You are more than welcome to read my posts - you are also more than welcome not to. I will not be offended should you choose the latter, not at all.
I bid you peace, truly.
YOUR servant and a slave of Christ (which I won't apologize for, not even to you, sorry),
SA
