Comments on: A Short List of Troublingly Common Sins http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins ...dispatches from the post-evangelical wilderness Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:11:07 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: PhilB http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins/comment-page-1#comment-493029 PhilB Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:21:37 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins#comment-493029 Thanks I Monk and all that posted on the blog. I arrived at this blog while researching common sins in preparation for my Sunday school lesson on forgiveness (based on the parable from Mathew 18:21) Well I got more than what I bargained for from this blog. That is the importance of the church a community of believers with different experiances coming together. You learn how to avoid pitfalls that others have already fallen into because they point them out for you. At a hospital you will find terminally ill as well as great physicians alike. It is up to you to find a good hospital with good physician, but most important is that the chief of staff is the Great Physician Jesus Thanks I Monk and all that posted on the blog.

I arrived at this blog while researching common sins in preparation for my Sunday school lesson on forgiveness (based on the parable from Mathew 18:21)
Well I got more than what I bargained for from this blog. That is the importance of the church a community of believers with different experiances coming together. You learn how to avoid pitfalls that others have already fallen into because they point them out for you. At a hospital you will find terminally ill as well as great physicians alike. It is up to you to find a good hospital with good physician, but most important is that the chief of staff is the Great Physician Jesus

]]> By: Michaela S http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins/comment-page-1#comment-403735 Michaela S Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:55:08 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins#comment-403735 Some other sins for your nice list: Procrastination Ingratitude Impure thoughts idleness Being easily offended Slow to forgive Gossiping Gluttony Foul mouth Some other sins for your nice list:

Procrastination
Ingratitude
Impure thoughts
idleness
Being easily offended
Slow to forgive
Gossiping
Gluttony
Foul mouth

]]> By: Kasey "Rahab" http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins/comment-page-1#comment-312485 Kasey "Rahab" Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:44:34 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins#comment-312485 To put it mildly, I'll leave a suggestion , or rather another interpretation for what is being grossly observed; and a hard pill to swallow of a woman who believes now in only "Faith", and not the Church....."To often, however, Christian Faith neither mends the world, nor Helps human beings thrive.... To the contrary, it seems to shatter things into pieces, too choke off what is new and beautiful before it has a chance to take root....we trample underfoot what is good and true.... this is so sad... I believe it has become gutt wrenching and quite dishonoralbe to God to uphold the unworthy in a disguise made of lies....but, a woman/or any Christian--that experience any sort of oppression-and foes, need be to fix her eyes on Jesus to fufillin waits anything that has been drastically hidden...lies that destroy community-The Church...Weaken a ministry for years it will...its best to "up-hold truth and be dignified" with our every action--lest we NOT be accountable to God. The ongoing power of "church politcal systems" eventually tear a worthy church apart--sometimes needing for a small disasster to hit home; before a humbling final-gestrue will ever be known....this is unfortunate..."twisting the truth only thrives a thin-skinned ministry"...."best we fall down on our knees -begging Gods mercies"....Rahab To put it mildly, I’ll leave a suggestion , or rather another interpretation for what is being grossly observed; and a hard pill to swallow of a woman who believes now in only “Faith”, and not the Church…..”To often, however, Christian Faith neither mends the world, nor Helps human beings thrive…. To the contrary, it seems to shatter things into pieces, too choke off what is new and beautiful before it has a chance to take root….we trample underfoot what is good and true…. this is so sad…
I believe it has become gutt wrenching and quite dishonoralbe to God to uphold the unworthy in a disguise made of lies….but, a woman/or any Christian–that experience any sort of oppression-and foes, need be to fix her eyes on Jesus to fufillin waits anything that has been drastically hidden…lies that destroy community-The Church…Weaken a ministry for years it will…its best to “up-hold truth and be dignified” with our every action–lest we NOT be accountable to God. The ongoing power of “church politcal systems” eventually tear a worthy church apart–sometimes needing for a small disasster to hit home; before a humbling final-gestrue will ever be known….this is unfortunate…”twisting the truth only thrives a thin-skinned ministry”….”best we fall down on our knees -begging Gods mercies”….Rahab

]]> By: Caila Murphy http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins/comment-page-1#comment-310572 Caila Murphy Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:48:40 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins#comment-310572 I need some very serious self-reflection. I need some very serious self-reflection.

]]> By: Joe Blackmon http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins/comment-page-1#comment-310490 Joe Blackmon Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:32:22 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins#comment-310490 You know, it's funny--whenever Christians who vote pro-abortion and pro-gay marraige want to justify their completely unbiblical stance on those issues, they always pull out some variation on the "Who are you to judge" card. Of course, this leads, just like clockwork, to their claim of "hate speech". I'm like "Come on, guys. Learn to sing a new tune cause this one is getting old, doesn't have a good beat, and you can't dance to it." You know, it’s funny–whenever Christians who vote pro-abortion and pro-gay marraige want to justify their completely unbiblical stance on those issues, they always pull out some variation on the “Who are you to judge” card. Of course, this leads, just like clockwork, to their claim of “hate speech”. I’m like “Come on, guys. Learn to sing a new tune cause this one is getting old, doesn’t have a good beat, and you can’t dance to it.”

]]> By: Mike http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins/comment-page-1#comment-310102 Mike Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:49:55 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins#comment-310102 Very nice post. Thanks for the reminder that we all come up short, even if it's out of most people's peripheral vision. Several have mentioned exaggeration. I think it can be deceitful at times, but there's a type of exaggeration in storytelling that I really don't think is bad. I really think our culture needs more storytelling and human elements, as opposed to merely more technological advances and continual dehumanization. But that probably reveals one of my little sins - Sometimes I think I "get it" more than others, and arrogance has a filthy smell! Thanks for the good post. Mike Very nice post. Thanks for the reminder that we all come up short, even if it’s out of most people’s peripheral vision.

Several have mentioned exaggeration. I think it can be deceitful at times, but there’s a type of exaggeration in storytelling that I really don’t think is bad. I really think our culture needs more storytelling and human elements, as opposed to merely more technological advances and continual dehumanization. But that probably reveals one of my little sins – Sometimes I think I “get it” more than others, and arrogance has a filthy smell!

Thanks for the good post.

Mike

]]> By: o.h. http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins/comment-page-1#comment-310055 o.h. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:48:19 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins#comment-310055 Michael and other friends--thanks for the explanations. I feel like a moral midget, though, since I'm still not quite grasping it, and I think it must be that I've gotten used to thinking in straitened ways about sinfulness and am too spiritually calcified here to get it. But I do get the drift about the need to examine the conscience, and to probe especially deeply into "tender areas," those being presumably the compartments that are taking on water. Michael and other friends–thanks for the explanations. I feel like a moral midget, though, since I’m still not quite grasping it, and I think it must be that I’ve gotten used to thinking in straitened ways about sinfulness and am too spiritually calcified here to get it.

But I do get the drift about the need to examine the conscience, and to probe especially deeply into “tender areas,” those being presumably the compartments that are taking on water.

]]> By: treebeard http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins/comment-page-1#comment-309997 treebeard Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:33:20 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins#comment-309997 This post really hit home. Willow, thank you for your thoughtful comment. I find myself going between the two extremes: 1) Hypersensitive, overly conscious of sin, wallowing in despair. 2) Passivity, knowing Christ has taken care of it all and I can do nothing to change myself, looking to the Spirit to bring about good fruit. I'm sure there must be a balance between these extremes, but I haven't found it yet. I have seen "sin lists" misused to bring about condemnation, and have never observed them "working" by leading to victory or freedom over bondage. The law brings death, not righteousness. What does it mean to be free from sin, and also free from the law? I don't have an answer, and I wish it were not so difficult and complicated. Surely the Christian life described in the New Testament should be one of simplicity and joy. Looking at my sins does not seem to help my Christian faith, and neither does pretending they are not there. My own conclusion, for what it's worth: Don't look at your sins, look at Jesus. Obey His word as much as you can, but recognize you need the Spirit's empowering. And always obey His voice within you, since He is our Shepherd and our Wonderful Counselor, who leads us by the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. This post really hit home. Willow, thank you for your thoughtful comment.
I find myself going between the two extremes:
1) Hypersensitive, overly conscious of sin, wallowing in despair.
2) Passivity, knowing Christ has taken care of it all and I can do nothing to change myself, looking to the Spirit to bring about good fruit.
I’m sure there must be a balance between these extremes, but I haven’t found it yet. I have seen “sin lists” misused to bring about condemnation, and have never observed them “working” by leading to victory or freedom over bondage. The law brings death, not righteousness.
What does it mean to be free from sin, and also free from the law? I don’t have an answer, and I wish it were not so difficult and complicated. Surely the Christian life described in the New Testament should be one of simplicity and joy. Looking at my sins does not seem to help my Christian faith, and neither does pretending they are not there.
My own conclusion, for what it’s worth: Don’t look at your sins, look at Jesus. Obey His word as much as you can, but recognize you need the Spirit’s empowering. And always obey His voice within you, since He is our Shepherd and our Wonderful Counselor, who leads us by the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

]]> By: Carolyn http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins/comment-page-1#comment-309780 Carolyn Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:50:47 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins#comment-309780 IMONK: What a 'wise' and touching entry. I often lament over my sins of omissions after the Holy Spirit reminds me that 'only what's done for Christ will last,' and 'visit the widows and orphans in their affliction.' WILLOW: Scripture says that Abraham believed God and it was counted unto him as RIGHTEOUSNESS. You and IMONK both have so beautifully spoken concerning sin. FRUITS are essential for successful Christianity.....Christ likeness in love, humility, and most of all...SERVITUDE. The more sustenance receive from the Vine, the more our Christian branch will become whole and healthy!! AMEN! AMEN! AMEN! IMONK: What a ‘wise’ and touching entry. I often lament over my sins of omissions after the Holy Spirit reminds me that ‘only what’s done for Christ will last,’ and ‘visit the widows and orphans in their affliction.’

WILLOW: Scripture says that Abraham believed God and it was counted unto him as RIGHTEOUSNESS. You and IMONK both have so beautifully spoken concerning sin. FRUITS are essential for successful Christianity…..Christ likeness in love, humility, and most of all…SERVITUDE. The more sustenance receive from the Vine, the more our Christian branch will become whole and healthy!! AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!

]]> By: iMonk http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins/comment-page-1#comment-309707 iMonk Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:39:00 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-short-list-of-troublingly-common-sins#comment-309707 Bible Characters for your next Halloween dress up: Satan the Witch at Endor The mob in Sodom Gomer The Lady who shoved the tent peg through the guys head The girl in Song of Solomon Solomon and his Ho's The guy who carved up his Concubine Ehud and Eglon Delilah Jezebel being eaten by dogs Bible Characters for your next Halloween dress up:

Satan
the Witch at Endor
The mob in Sodom
Gomer
The Lady who shoved the tent peg through the guys head
The girl in Song of Solomon
Solomon and his Ho’s
The guy who carved up his Concubine
Ehud and Eglon
Delilah
Jezebel being eaten by dogs

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