tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566996886033440097.post6537311980903660602..comments2012-10-17T22:51:20.684-07:00Comments on Men Jesus Called: Lesson 3: James and JohnMike Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08699304273862823955noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566996886033440097.post-24522909397747071212011-01-30T08:49:29.295-08:002011-01-30T08:49:29.295-08:00This is why I love studies like this. Not only ar...This is why I love studies like this. Not only are the studies helpful, but the comments from others also offer up great insight.<br /> <br />Many people do not consider that these negative traits can and are often used as positive traits. <br /><br />I love how those closest to Jesus had many of these negative traits that we can personally relate to. We are reminded that as long as we are willing to be used that regardless of what is seen as negativity that the Lord can use that for His good. <br /><br />Negative traits such as class clown, extreme shyness and impulsiveness can be viewed as tenderheartedness, detailed listener and confidence. But because it is far easier to see the negative in things, we tend to overlook the positive. <br /><br />@Chris – thanks for sharing this – "Knowledge minus application equals stupidity", the opposite would be "Wisdom equals the application of knowledge"<br />I love it. <br /><br />@Mike & @Richard – you guys are have a wonderful study going on over here! Thanks for the awesome insight.<br /><br />@spreadingJOYMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10000514743553076139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566996886033440097.post-72780546568978327682011-01-30T05:11:28.734-08:002011-01-30T05:11:28.734-08:00Chris, you open a whole new can of worms with the ...Chris, you open a whole new can of worms with the generational statement. I would suggest that you're entirely correct because I've lived with the deep cuts. Is it possible that there is as much or more to gain by addressing generational issues as we can see that there is to lose?mcProdigalhttp://prodigalreturns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566996886033440097.post-2639649752270019632011-01-30T05:09:24.905-08:002011-01-30T05:09:24.905-08:00I love that comment, Chris. I think embracing the ...I love that comment, Chris. I think embracing the idea that our greatest strength may also be our weakness frees us on both sides not to beat ourselves up too much, but rather to lean back toward prayerful reliance and obedience and flip the ball back into God's court as Linda suggested.mcProdigalhttp://prodigalreturns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566996886033440097.post-17613003475680046122011-01-30T05:07:02.930-08:002011-01-30T05:07:02.930-08:00I wrestle with what doing things "on our own&...I wrestle with what doing things "on our own" means, I think we all do. We are commanded to do things like "confess your sins one to another" (1 John 1:9) and yet we're told to "be anxious for nothing" implying that we prayerfully submit everything. <br /><br />I think the truth must be both, to prayerfully approach a task then to do what God says.mcProdigalhttp://prodigalreturns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566996886033440097.post-9738218452286498482011-01-29T16:21:30.493-08:002011-01-29T16:21:30.493-08:00It is indeed tricky to be a parent. As my childre...It is indeed tricky to be a parent. As my children get older and I see mistakes they make that are a reflection of myself it hurts and cuts deeply. Sins of the Fathers passed down. While I have repented of my own sins, it is still hard to see my own kids make those mistakes, however it does open it up for great discussion and I hope and pray that once they hear my story it will help them in wanting to change those actions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566996886033440097.post-52605599177257381482011-01-29T11:51:24.847-08:002011-01-29T11:51:24.847-08:00When I see the "fools rush in" mentality...When I see the "fools rush in" mentality in my own life, I try to slow down quick, practicing a think, then speak philosophy. I guess I'm getting better with age, although "impetuous" would sometimes be a good adjective for how I go about things (I don't always see it coming). As a musician, passion is part of my minute by minute living, and passion can indeed cause us many times to act, then think. Passion tempered with wisdom leads to better communication on our parts. Better communication leads to a stronger body. I have a saying I use with our worship team, "Knowledge minus application equals stupidity", the opposite would be "Wisdom equals the application of knowledge"... I think that many times passion can lead to us not applying the knowledge we gain. It's all in the suit that we wear, as the song goes. We just have to be sure that we intentionally put on the suit that best glorifies God. <br />My .02Chrishttp://chrisjohnson.tv/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566996886033440097.post-88829243052005629062011-01-28T19:24:42.385-08:002011-01-28T19:24:42.385-08:00every positive trait can be misused, turning it in...every positive trait can be misused, turning it into a negative! such as, a very positive trait of honesty can be turned negative: bluntness,indiscretion, outspoken brutality etc.<br />we are all a mixture of positive & negative traits, only JESUS can turn our negatives into more positives as we focus on Him & His Word. we cant change on our ownPrisonMentorhttp://LettersfortheLordprisonministry.comnoreply@blogger.com