Disturbance on the Statesman...
So why can't I be confrontational AND love Jesus? Just because I love Jesus doesn't mean I don't EVER get angry or talk back or raise my voice or am any less human for that matter. Plus, there are many people in the Bible that are confrontational, but that God chooses as instruments to send his message...(Moses, Jonah, Isaiah, Hosea, the man that told Eli about his wicked sons, Noah, etc.) And these "instruments" are'nt saying they're perfect, by no means. They're just having to relay the message. These people aren't particularly the favorites of the crowd, but someone has do it, right? As long as it's in a loving way deep-down inside, Right?The only reason that I bring this to your attention is that I had a disturbing comment on my Statesman blog. I keep an Austin American Statesman blog because I blog mostly at work where blogspot/xanga are on the list of banned websites; therefore, I just copy and paste later. This comment was so piercing and personal like Hebrews 4:12...for sure I thought this person knew me because it was such a harsh judgement for someone you know nothing about. After some reflection, I decided to approve the comment anyway...I didn't take it personally and I thought that although it was really foward there was some truth in it. Maybe. My parents taught me to leave the bad and take the good. And that's exactly what I did. The comment is below for you to see (regarding the post, "A Jerk, Lil' O me...No Way"):
I Don't Understand...I'm confused.
You're supposed to be a Christian and worried about your testimony but you admit you willingly and knowingly act like a jerk, rude and confrontational? And you do this in front of your mother, against her wishes, when a good Christian is supposed to honor their parents and abide by their will? Hmmm...interesting life testimony you're putting out here for all to read. Is this the message you truly want to send out about your life? Or are you trying to show that even though you'd like to have a strong testimony and be a good witness you are just too lazy to do the hard work and make the grade?
Posted 6/29/2006 5:41:59 PM
by Anonymous
(This is how I responded)
Comment appreciated.
Ouch. That hurt. You probably thought I wasn't going to approve this comment. And at first I wasn't, but I had some time to think about it. In fact, I truly appreciate what you had to say. I agree with you 100% (about my testimony and what truth I'm conveying to others on this blog). My intentions though on this blog were to convey to people that I'm normal, I fall short sometimes, and I go through all the tribulations and tests God sends our way, Christian or not. I openely write about my faults, because I want people to know that I'm NOT perfect and I struggle to be Christ-like LIKE any other person that claims to be Christian. I don't pretend to be blameless. I know what I told Zuriel was very foward and borderline wrong. If you read my other blogs you can see I write more about Zuriel and what I learn from the experience of him living with us. Thank you again for your feedback. I welcome all constructive criticism. I always say that if it hurts, there's some truth to it. I hope this ameliorates my testimony somewhat.
Posted 6/29/2006 5:51:03 PM
by thebeccabriefs
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You can click the Title of this entry if you would like to see the actual Austin American Stateman page where the comment was submitted to my blog.
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posted by Becca @ 11:08 PM
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