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Post by _ on Aug 22, 2007 18:49:27 GMT -5
I am not asking this to mock you, to make fun of you, to make light of you, or anything of the kind...
This is an honest question in hopes of a honest answer...
Why are you not a worker?
It seems that you have the passion, the will, and the desire to give your all to the beliefs you uphold... Of everyone I've ever talked to or met, you seem to have the greatest aptitude, capability, and capacity to be in the work...
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Post by gloryintruth on Aug 22, 2007 19:39:37 GMT -5
Why are you not a worker? It seems that you have the passion, the will, and the desire to give your all to the beliefs you uphold... Of everyone I've ever talked to or met, you seem to have the greatest aptitude, capability, and capacity to be in the work...
Bryan, this is one of the nicest things you've ever said to me. I sincerely appreciate the sentiment. Thanks.
I have wanted to go into the Work since I was a boy. I made my first vow to God for the Work when I was eight. At regular intervals through my life I have made the same vow. Going through high-school I always thought I would finish education, work for a few years in an "honourable job" and enter the Work.
Things have not panned out that way. Every so often I get the touch; the almost irresistable desire to grab the phone and volunteer. There is nothing I want to do more in the world. In fact, I almost did two years ago.
But I think the honest truth is that (1.) I don't think I'm truly worthy; or faithful enough, or sufficiently devout, and (2.) I'm worried I might not cope. I guess I don't have the faith to say that God will carry me through if I simply submit to his supreme will.
I hope this answers your question.
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Post by _ on Aug 22, 2007 20:01:25 GMT -5
two quick things -
1. in what endeavor are we ever worthy? you say you might not be faithful enough or sufficiently devout... trust me... you are...
2. the fear of not coping should never limit us in making the right choices for our lives.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2007 20:07:09 GMT -5
Consider the author of Hebrews. This would be the most profoundly well written book in the New Testament, testifying of a very deep understanding. Author unknown.
Read James and John's epistles. James and John did not write like this anonymous author. Yes James was the brother of Jesus and leader of the Jerusalem church, and John was the favorite disciple.
So why wasn't the Hebrews author given a more prominent place in the first church? Why couldn't God have used this man or woman in a more direct and stronger part? And for that matter, why was Paul chosen, when he was weak in speech and contemptible in presence?
We simply don't know. Some are called to the ministry and some are not. It has nothing to do with our ability, or lack thereof.
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Post by diet coke on Aug 23, 2007 0:07:19 GMT -5
We simply don't know. Some are called to the ministry and some are not. It has nothing to do with our ability, or lack thereof. It feels to me like GIT has been called, more than once. It sounds like a very stressful like to me; workers seem to be taking on more and more the role of counselor/baby-sitter. It's very hard to be privy to all of the pain that each member is feeling, because said members are nervous about seeking counseling outside the 2x2 way for their problems. That sort of thing may not be GIT's forte. But omg, I would love to listen to his sermons.
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Post by ii on Aug 23, 2007 4:56:56 GMT -5
Why are you not a worker? It seems that you have the passion, the will, and the desire to give your all to the beliefs you uphold... Of everyone I've ever talked to or met, you seem to have the greatest aptitude, capability, and capacity to be in the work...Bryan, this is one of the nicest things you've ever said to me. I sincerely appreciate the sentiment. Thanks. I have wanted to go into the Work since I was a boy. I made my first vow to God for the Work when I was eight. At regular intervals through my life I have made the same vow. Going through high-school I always thought I would finish education, work for a few years in an "honourable job" and enter the Work. Things have not panned out that way. Every so often I get the touch; the almost irresistable desire to grab the phone and volunteer. There is nothing I want to do more in the world. In fact, I almost did two years ago. But I think the honest truth is that (1.) I don't think I'm truly worthy; or faithful enough, or sufficiently devout, and (2.) I'm worried I might not cope. I guess I don't have the faith to say that God will carry me through if I simply submit to his supreme will. I hope this answers your question. it is not that you are not worthy brother it is just that God has not called you for that
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Post by ii on Aug 23, 2007 5:00:20 GMT -5
Consider the author of Hebrews. This would be the most profoundly well written book in the New Testament, testifying of a very deep understanding. Author unknown. Read James and John's epistles. James and John did not write like this anonymous author. Yes James was the brother of Jesus and leader of the Jerusalem church, and John was the favorite disciple. So why wasn't the Hebrews author given a more prominent place in the first church? Why couldn't God have used this man or woman in a more direct and stronger part? And for that matter, why was Paul chosen, when he was weak in speech and contemptible in presence? We simply don't know. Some are called to the ministry and some are not. It has nothing to do with our ability, or lack thereof. and also thinking on Moses with his disabilities and what God called him to do. in Rev he is said to be a servant of God
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Post by ii on Aug 23, 2007 5:05:54 GMT -5
We simply don't know. Some are called to the ministry and some are not. It has nothing to do with our ability, or lack thereof. It feels to me like GIT has been called, more than once. It sounds like a very stressful like to me; workers seem to be taking on more and more the role of counselor/baby-sitter. It's very hard to be privy to all of the pain that each member is feeling, because said members are nervous about seeking counseling outside the 2x2 way for their problems. That sort of thing may not be GIT's forte. But omg, I would love to listen to his sermons. the thing is it is not Git or yours or even my choice but Gods and do we give God the credit and the glory for making the choices He makes and are we not told in the Bible what God thinks of our thought and reasonings
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