tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422519585523562932.post7921932507876103510..comments2024-03-28T19:59:08.411-04:00Comments on Thoughts of a Sojourner: Hellfire and brimstone preachers......... good, or harmfulMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12218349188104332410noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422519585523562932.post-62203373846932121802010-06-16T16:17:41.792-04:002010-06-16T16:17:41.792-04:00I agree with the other comments, especially Steve-...I agree with the other comments, especially Steve-n-Deb. My dad (a Pastor) always says,"It's the Holy Spirit who does the work in the hearts and he can do that work without emotional tactics." That would include both extremes. Our emotions are certainly involved in decisions, but a true surrender to a holy, loving God is a heart surrender, not an emotional surrender. Otherwise it won't last and Satan used it to discourage us. I think the Psalms are invaluable to help us have a correct view of God in all of his Holy, Righteous, Merciful, Lovingness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422519585523562932.post-35014480153681010952010-06-16T15:17:52.003-04:002010-06-16T15:17:52.003-04:00As you know, I've pushed against a religion th...As you know, I've pushed against a religion that is too based on emotion. Hellfire preachers are pushing an emotional religion. So are the love and acceptance preachers. A balance between the God of justice and the God of love is Biblical. When we were young, the justice was emphasized. Now, the love is emphasized. We really need a balance.<br /><br />I heard a story about a man who told the preacher, "If you had given an altar call tonight I would have gone to the altar." The preacher offered to pray with the man right there, and the man said that he was no longer willing. The preacher said that if the interest in becoming a Christian could disappear that fast, the desire to stay a Christian would have disappeared just as soon. I think you get the point.<br /><br />Overall, I think that hellfire preaching should be used sparingly or it will be harmful.Steve-n-Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13990329743364917619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422519585523562932.post-24614635013906568002010-06-15T08:44:06.978-04:002010-06-15T08:44:06.978-04:00If nothing happens in the heart then it was fruitl...If nothing happens in the heart then it was fruitless.Kim M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13350087402141300950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422519585523562932.post-3483093471996845802010-06-14T17:12:39.402-04:002010-06-14T17:12:39.402-04:00I just came across a YouTube that will answer your...I just came across a YouTube that will answer your question about love, real love. <br />I posted it on the right side about 1/2 way down on my blog at A Well-Watered Garden, it is long a little over 10 min but really good.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693346981997723405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422519585523562932.post-51974771582953463632010-06-14T12:31:26.404-04:002010-06-14T12:31:26.404-04:00Harmful in the long run, I think. I am sure that s...Harmful in the long run, I think. I am sure that sometimes there are those that get through in that setting, but I know too many that have went out of emotions and no commitment, and it didn't last. They usually seem to drift away as they are embarrassed to be continually going, but maybe never understood the meaning of a predetermined commitment to make it last. Too many weak ones that are determined, but weak, are tempted to doubt their experience, causing them to run to the altar again, and fall into confusion. I think the harm is greater than the help.Christahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545342504871579236noreply@blogger.com