tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post1045518060822220881..comments2023-10-21T04:32:31.262-05:00Comments on Following Judah's Lion: Rick Fruehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05879848568892457571noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-16041509657440592472009-08-13T08:08:10.739-05:002009-08-13T08:08:10.739-05:00I'm always so glad to read your articles Rick....I'm always so glad to read your articles Rick. Hope all is well with you and your family. You always bring me back to the main point...Jesus.Deborahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-62547440584181988352009-08-08T14:57:28.448-05:002009-08-08T14:57:28.448-05:00You said it well, Rick. The "carnal vitrioli...You said it well, Rick. The "carnal vitriolic force" that propels the majority of so-called Christian blogs is pride. Turf-defending, I-WILL-have-it-MY-way pride. It's not at all about the Lord Jesus Christ and obedience to Him. It's not remotely about denying myself, taking up my cross and following Him. Most definitely it's not about loving others as He did. Whichever "camp" I might pitch my tent. I have seen this pride in the mirror and the reflection is ugly. <br /><br />So why did I waste so much time reading these blogs? I confess. I got bored and enjoyed the distraction. Even felt entertained at times. Talk about carnal! I accept that "divine rod of correction." With that said I'm headed to my prayer closet with my Bible to let the pure water of the Word wash me clean. Again. And again. I am so grateful for God's unchanging love! May my walk reflect it!<br /><br /><br />For what it's worth, you acted wisely in disengaging from a comment thread in which your call for Christlikeness and transformational maturity garnered you an unkind label. "A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, he will not go to the wise." (Prov. 15:12)<br /><br />Grace and Peace, <br />KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-6107950036562377162009-08-06T13:27:42.018-05:002009-08-06T13:27:42.018-05:00This is the most Christ-centered, cross-centered b...This is the most Christ-centered, cross-centered blog I've ever come across. SO thankful to GOD for leading me to your writing. A lot of your criticisms definitely apply to me. <br /><br />All doctrinal knowledge is empty and pointless if it makes us forget our "first LOVE"--if it makes us lose our capacity to LOVE like Christ, as described by Paul in 1st Corinthians 13.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com