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I've seen a lot of post concerning contention about Revelife. I am going to post a few of my thoughts on the issue.
You Might Be Wonder "What do I feel about ReveLife?" I personally was turned off by ReveLife. In fact for a while I abstained from visiting the ReveLife articles. I was upset with what some of the post were talking about. There is a strong atheist group among ReveLife as well a fairly large group of Christians who seem to not understand the God of whom they put their faith in. So when post would come up that would have a clear biblical answer (which is most of them) People, even Christians, would dismiss what the bible had said and followed their own thoughts and feelings. It saddened me. Then one day while I was thinking about the Xangans and ReveLifers and God gave me a clear thought on what we are to do with ReveLife.
So, now that I caught your attention!
What are we to do with ReveLife?
ReveLife is no different than any place we run in to in the real world. Its like going to the grocery store or even the Gym. There are going to be those who do not agree with us or the Bible.
Here is a few things that we can apply when we visit ReveLife. Some of you are already doing these things but I feel God is telling me this is necessary to say.
Truth Be always truthful. Sometimes to make a point you might be willing to fug a fact. Don't ! With the Internet today take the time to look up a fact and state truth. In time your truthfulness with be as a banner before you and others will see it and know to perk up their ears because what you speak is of Truth.
To God Be The Glory Remember that it is of God. It is His Righteousness, His Power, His Glory, His Message, His Love and His Everlasting Life you are sharing. You are just a vessel by which God is doing His work.
Faith Remember in whom your faith is in and what He has done for you life when you don't deserve a grain of sand of it. It is our Faith which Strengthens us and allows our wounds to heal and make us ready to defend the Word of God. Faith will turn back the attacks on us.
Salvation Remember the Hope of Salvation. Salvation protects us against discouragement, against the desire to give up, giving us hope not only in knowing that we are saved, but that we will be saved. It is the assurance that God will triumph.
Scripture Use scripture as much as possible and Be in readiness to use it. Scripture is the foundation or the footing by which we stand upon. God's word is sharper than any two edged sword. It will divide the light from the darkness, Christian from the Non-Christian, Faithful from the Non-Faithful. It will be the guideline by which we are measured too. When Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness...when ever Satan tried to tempt Jesus what did Jesus do? His response was always the use of scripture. Scripture is not only for defense it also is for building up before you go to ReveLife. It is for refreshing your soul and calming your spirit. If you don't spend time with God you can not expect to reflect his light. Stand confident in the scriptures If we are not confident Scripture, that the scriptures really came from inspiration of the Spirit, then we will not use it effectively at all.
The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit will help you discern what your next move will be. The Holy Spirit will give you the words to say when you feel you have none. The Holy Spirit will convict. The Holy Spirit will protect. The Holy Spirit will give us the proper timing. Remember you may not be called to win the battle only plant a seed and someone else or something will come along and cause that seed you planted to grow.
Prayer
We need to pray for ReveLife. That they would get strong meat. That the Holy Spirit would move among ReveLife.
Pray for Your Involvement in ReveLife. Pray that your words are used for God's Glory. Pray that your witness is not corrupted. Pray that you remain stead fast in faith among the controversy.
Pray for ReveLifers and Xangans Pray that God's people would stand up for Him and not be quiet. Pray that Individuals would come to see the truth of the bible. Pray for individuals that you have had contact with that a seed be planted in their Hearts and continue to pray for those individuals
Pray for the Faithful to God ReveLifers and Xangans That their words be used to the Glory of God. That they would not get dishearted and that they would get encouraged to Keep on Keeping on
We should use every kind of prayer we can think of. Group prayer, individual prayer, silent prayer, shouting prayer, walking prayer, kneeling prayer, eloquent prayer, groaning prayer, constant prayer, fervent prayer - just pray.
All this is based upon Ephesians 6:13-18 (Putting on the Armor of God) We also need to remember the Parable of the Lost Sheep in Luke 15:4-6 We need to look for that one lost sheep that they may find God and the Gift to all who Call upon the Name of Jesus
I think that for a lot of people (I know that this was at least the case for me) my issue wasn't so much with some of the content on Revelife, but more that it was marketed as this "Christian Xanga" and had the content that it did. When something is marketed as one thing, but turns out to be another, I think that it turns people off.
Excellent.
Stress level wise I had to step away for a bit. When I get the hang of whats going on around here, I think going there will be ok again.
You can never go wrong by stickling with the truth. Perhaps Revelife is more a forum for religious thought and discussion. It is a public entity so policing content is more of making sure that inappropriate methods of stating an opinion are not allowed while allowing everyone to have freedom of thought and belief. It is definately up to Christians to point out error when they find it and to stand strong when others feel challenged or offended by the "Truth". Thanks for a well written and timely (for me at least) post.
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Good thoughts.
I think that for a lot of people (I know that this was at least the case for me) my issue wasn't so much with some of the content on Revelife, but more that it was marketed as this "Christian Xanga" and had the content that it did. When something is marketed as one thing, but turns out to be another, I think that it turns people off.
Excellent.
Stress level wise I had to step away for a bit. When I get the hang of whats going on around here, I think going there will be ok again.
You can never go wrong by stickling with the truth. Perhaps Revelife is more a forum for religious thought and discussion. It is a public entity so policing content is more of making sure that inappropriate methods of stating an opinion are not allowed while allowing everyone to have freedom of thought and belief. It is definately up to Christians to point out error when they find it and to stand strong when others feel challenged or offended by the "Truth". Thanks for a well written and timely (for me at least) post.
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2 props and more.