Matthew 7:6 "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you."
Which, when used with the following:
John 6:44 "No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day."
Seems to point to the idea that the most one should do is lead by example, and if God wants those around to be drawn to that light, will nudge their heart in that direction. In the confusing paradox of the free will/predestination dilemma, one can see examples of this as far back as Moses. God hardens Pharaohs heart each time Moses is sent to ask for freedom, each hardening causing pain and suffering on the peoples of Egypt. One can see that Pharaoh was not allowed to say yes, his heart being hardened not to.
I could go on, but I could tell you were asking rhetorically. I guess I'm as guilty as they are, lol. Hopefully they might read my response to your rhetorical question and ponder on the path forward understanding that examples shown as light are what their faith calls for, not what they are doing which calls for their message to be trampled underfoot.
@practicalthought, thank you so much for the lovely gift you sent me! I always look for your posts, and hope to see you around here as long as this ship is still sailing. Also hope we can stay connected even if things break down here. Make sure to touch base if you're leaving so we can exchange other contact info with each other 😻
Thank you for the kind thoughts. Will figure something out, as right now this is the only social media I use and have been reluctant to post PI here on the chain given the topics I used to cover.
I suspect things are cooked here, and I have lost faith in exchanges as well (not that I ever held them in any kind of reputable standing). In the west, what passes for justice is paid for, and it is easy to see who has the deep pockets and establishment on their side. Given how the witnesses and many others have always relied on the centralization of Steemit to run nodes and most of the development, I can't say I foresee many of them stepping up out of pocket to create a forked chain, I also saw that many of the previous Steemit employees are talking of an entire new chain. I may look into either of those options for keeping lines open with those like yourself whose hearts have humbled me, but not for any type of investment reasons.
Please stay safe in this growing uncertainty with the Corona. Not sure what to make of it given the contradictory information (along with the hiding of facts), but at best this will certainly be an economic pandemic that will affect all of us.
Matthew 7:6 "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you."
Which, when used with the following:
John 6:44 "No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day."
Seems to point to the idea that the most one should do is lead by example, and if God wants those around to be drawn to that light, will nudge their heart in that direction. In the confusing paradox of the free will/predestination dilemma, one can see examples of this as far back as Moses. God hardens Pharaohs heart each time Moses is sent to ask for freedom, each hardening causing pain and suffering on the peoples of Egypt. One can see that Pharaoh was not allowed to say yes, his heart being hardened not to.
I could go on, but I could tell you were asking rhetorically. I guess I'm as guilty as they are, lol. Hopefully they might read my response to your rhetorical question and ponder on the path forward understanding that examples shown as light are what their faith calls for, not what they are doing which calls for their message to be trampled underfoot.
@practicalthought, thank you so much for the lovely gift you sent me! I always look for your posts, and hope to see you around here as long as this ship is still sailing. Also hope we can stay connected even if things break down here. Make sure to touch base if you're leaving so we can exchange other contact info with each other 😻
Thank you for the kind thoughts. Will figure something out, as right now this is the only social media I use and have been reluctant to post PI here on the chain given the topics I used to cover.
I suspect things are cooked here, and I have lost faith in exchanges as well (not that I ever held them in any kind of reputable standing). In the west, what passes for justice is paid for, and it is easy to see who has the deep pockets and establishment on their side. Given how the witnesses and many others have always relied on the centralization of Steemit to run nodes and most of the development, I can't say I foresee many of them stepping up out of pocket to create a forked chain, I also saw that many of the previous Steemit employees are talking of an entire new chain. I may look into either of those options for keeping lines open with those like yourself whose hearts have humbled me, but not for any type of investment reasons.
Please stay safe in this growing uncertainty with the Corona. Not sure what to make of it given the contradictory information (along with the hiding of facts), but at best this will certainly be an economic pandemic that will affect all of us.