What’s the point of an argument, Lord? Who wins? Is that the point of the argument? For someone to be victorious? A winner and a loser? Although most arguments begin with a point, I believe as it continues it becomes about winning and losing. Words volleying back and forth and back forth. Beginning by making the same points, but eventually including the past sins. Whose sin is greater? Who sins with frequency? Whose sins cannot be forgotten, perhaps not even forgiven?
Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. Ephesians 5:22
What’s the point of an argument, Lord? Is it to prove that I am right? Why is that so important, who is right? Someone once said, in every argument, there are two sides and the truth. Perhaps at the beginning it was to express truth, but a rebuttal was not expected. Argument ensues! And here we go again. Arguments always involve feelings, don’t they? “I’m right! No! I’m right! You did! No! You did!”
And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4
Arguments among family members; husbands and wives, siblings, are the most vicious, vindictive and cruel, I think. Perhaps it’s because we know each other too well. How sad that we would use our knowledge against each other until there is nothing left! There is no stopping us until we’ve drawn blood. Until words are said that can’t be taken back, irrevocable decisions are made that can’t be unmade, until lives are destroyed, all because I was right!
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, Ephesians 5:25
Who will share the Good News? Who will tell the world, God loves them? Perhaps we will, just after we torn each other to shreds with our words. After all, we are right. What did it cost; the price of our salvation? Where is the Lord in this? Was the sacrifice Jesus Christ made on our behalf, all for naught?
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Ephesians 6:1
You there, it’s not worth it. Whatever ‘it’ is, the God we serve is greater, He will fight your battles. Take it to Him, tell Him your side of the matter, and leave it at His feet.
Proverbs 20:3 It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
Proverbs 29:22 An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
Ecclesiastes 7:9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.
2 Timothy 2:23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who have taken the time to follow the blog. I am humbled by your comments and likes on the posts. May the Lord be honored on this adventure.
Have a blessed day and remember: God’s love is unfailing, unwavering and unconditional!
35 responses to “HERE WE GO AGAIN…”
Amen! “Whatever ‘it’ is, the God we serve is greater…leave it at His feet!”
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This is so true, it’s not funny!!. Great read!
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No, it isn’t funny, as a matter of fact, it is quite detrimental. We need to stay close to the Lord
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Thank you so much for sharing this! I try my best not to get angry at all. I call on the Holy Spirit and he calms me and allow not to get myself into arguments🙏 God bless you and may he continue to use you in Jesus Name!
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Praise the Lord! And thanks Tammy
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Amen! Always! You’re welcome much!
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I love love love this post especially the last verses. Tfs.
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We should always remember to avoid quarrels, they profit so little and can do way too much damage
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Amen!!! 🙂 Anger rarely does us good. ❤
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Amen!
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We get to a place in the argument that it doesn’t matter who we hurt, I’m right and thats what matters.
Love this blog Ms. Lady!
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i know right. Isn’t it sad when we let our testimony fall by the wayside.
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Hey! I find this encouraging and inspiring. Thank you is such a beautiful one.
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Thank you and praise the
Lord
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“How sad that we would use our knowledge against each other until there is nothing left!” So true! This was so encouraging and inspiring to read. Thank you for sharing! I hope you’re having a lovely day 🙂 ❤
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I’m having a great day, in spite of the snow storm 😂. I think it is sad whenever we compromise our testimony, just to be ‘right’ 😔
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Good scriptures to memorize in this blog. As always great blog.
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Thanks honey, to our God be the glory
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Encouraging to find so many through just a few days of blogging that are So much alike in minds I have just been wowed by reading blog posts!! Thank you for this post, it took me a while to figure this one out but once I brought it all to him in moments like this I actually grew more than I would have if always won every argument, we think it’s all about us but when we realize it’s not it’s about his glorification, and our reliance upon him, just brings such a peace of mind to life! ❤️☺️
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God is so good!! Love your blog can’t wait to read more!
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Praise the Lord! Thank you for stopping by 😃
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Amen, our lives are our testimony. We are His living epistle that tells others of His love..thanks for reading
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Thank you for this post. I am going to work hard on remembering it the next time there is an argument, or about to be. Take it to His feet, and leave it there 🙂
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Praise the Lord. He is interested in what you have to say, tell Him your side
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I really like this. There are some beautiful quotes in this post. Thank you for the reminder. Blessings!
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Our salvation cost too much, for us to be so concerned about who is right. 🙂
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So much truth behind your post… thank you for sharing. Love that you have bible scriptures too and as a reader I can reference to on my own time. What an amazing God we serve ❤
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Yes, we do serve a forgiving God. Thank you for sharing your thoughts
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God only shows us hope..we are the one to view it in positive or negative way.. just like a small kid wears a smile on his face while sleeping having hi toy made of mud with him..without worrying that it is a mud toy that can break at any time.. he feels god loves him because he is blessed with this toy.. be positive and you will find gods love everywhere..
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We truly serve the God whose Hands are always outstretched, ready to extend hope, love and peace. Thank you for reading
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AMAZING! I love this!
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to God be the glory 🙂
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This is so poignant: ” Who will tell the world, God loves them? Perhaps we will, just after we torn each other to shreds with our words. After all, we are right.” Reminds me of James 3:1-4:12. Especially 3:8-12 which includes: ” from the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be this way.”
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Amen! Its not worth our testimony. The price that was paid is too high
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Yes! So true!
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