[Brother Tim]

Slatt, as you can see, George considers me a softie. I wish that he could talk to a few of my former students (or my kids for that matter). He has rightly earned the "old curmudgeon" title.

I tend to pick my battles less broadly. I prefer using a scalpel, while others prefer a 50 cal or scatter gun.

We arevstill on the same side of the fence.

[George]

Originally Posted by Brother Tim

"Slatt, as you can see, George considers me a softie. I wish that he could talk to a few of my former students (or my kids for that matter). He has rightly earned the "old curmudgeon" title.

I tend to pick my battles less broadly. I prefer using a scalpel, while others prefer a 50 cal or scatter gun.

We are still on the same side of the fence ."

Aloha Brother Tim,

Actually my choice of weapon happens to be: "The Sword of The Spirit".

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

We are in a WAR brother - NOT a "debating society" or a "coffee clatch"; and the only WEAPON that I use is God's words - It's the ONLY "OFFENSIVE" WEAPON available to a Bible believer (the rest of our "armour" is "Defensive").

My words, or anyone else's words, opinions, suppositions, and speculations are as useless as a pea shooter at the OK Coral.

[Brother Tim]

George, regarding Ephesians 6, I see "prayer" as an offensive weapon as well. Touche' on the "Sword" comment, but you know what I meant.

[biblereader]

Originally Posted by George

Aloha Brother Tim,

Actually my choice of weapon happens to be: "The Sword of The Spirit".

17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
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We are in a WAR brother - NOT a "debating society" or a "coffee clatch"; and the only WEAPON that I use is God's words - It's the ONLY "OFFENSIVE" WEAPON available to a Bible believer (the rest of our "armour" is "Defensive").

My words, or anyone else's words, opinions, suppositions, and speculations are as useless as a pea shooter at the OK Coral.

I agree. I use the words of the Holy Bible, when talking to others, whether they are lost or saved. The word of God is quick and powerful, sharper than any two edged sword, yea, amen, and it DOES pierce through all the garbage, and hits right at the heart of the matter.