Good And Evil

[sgallan]

I have heard the word arragance used here before, but I don't think even that covers this womans attitude. Geeze somebody please flush the pot, it really is getting to stink where this woman is coming from!!

You and the Ari's would get bored. You thrive on contention.

[Aristotle]

She certainly isn't...but this is her topic...hijacked, I might add.

You and the Ari's would get bored. You thrive on contention.

You is a blaming statement; it is accusatory. And in this case, your statement is totally unfounded.

[Outshined]

I have heard the word arragance used here before, but I don't think even that covers this womans attitude. Geeze somebody please flush the pot, it really is getting to stink where this woman is coming from!!

You and the Ari's would get bored. You thrive on contention.

I agree, which is why I've decided not to read or respond to either of their posts from here out; far too much contention.

[sgallan]

I mostly don't take what they say all that seriously anymore. They do kind of give the faith a bad name. It almost makes you wonder if they are really LDS, or are actually anti's playing a sort of reverse game.

You is a blaming statement; it is accusatory

So?

And in this case, your statement is totally unfounded.

No it's not.

[Guest Syble]

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Yes, some have... sad indeed...as demonstrated thus:

She certainly is not the only one.

I am shocked at the mob mentality this board demonstrates against a person who gives so much to spiritual enlightenment and moral ethics.

You prefer to listen to Jason and Snow? YES!!! How does that rate you in God's kingdom???? o

[Aristotle]

You will pardon me, but I am throwing this topic to the wolves.

I am shocked at the mob mentality this board demonstrates against a person who gives so much to spiritual enlightenment and moral ethics.

You prefer to listen to Jason and Snow? YES!!! How does that rate you in God's kingdom???? o

Thank you, Syble. I have found that I cannot reason with their insanity. LOL

Therefore, I am abandoning this topic, since it's been hijacked [from me] anyway.

[Outshined]

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"The other is good - he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.

How can we feed the good wolf that is battling the evil wolf inside of us??

To feed the good wolf Joy: I would do good deeds, i.e. compassionate service such as Palerider stated. When you selflessly give of your time and talents to those who are in need, you bring joy to them, to your self and to Heavenly Father.

To feed the good wolf Peace: I would turn the other cheek, be the peace maker at all costs. Before I said or did anything, I would imagine that Jesus Christ is right next to me. I would banish the adversary from me and my loved ones at every prayer.

To feed the good wolf Love: I would follow the commandment: John 13: 34-35 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

To feed the good wolf Hope: How do you define hope? How do I have hope in my life? I read the scriptures. I read the writings of the living prophets, apostles, etc. My Mom and Dad always told me that I was born the eternal optimist. I have equated that to mean that I am eternally hopeful. I live my life in a righteous way so that despair is banished. I "danced" with the devil for 29 years, and he almost won. I stood on blind faith, took the one step forward towards the light, and hoped that Heavenly Father would catch me. He did.

To feed the good wolf Serenity: OK, have to look this word up. serenity n 1: a disposition free from stress or emotion 2: the absence of mental stress or anxiety.

To keep my life free from stress, anxiety; read the scriptures, walk with Christ, keep satan and his minions out of my life and heart. Listen to wholesome music, associate with good people. Do what I know is right. Give my employer a full and honest days work for a full and honest days wages. Be honest in all my dealings with my fellow man.

To feed the good wolf Humility:n 1: a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; "not everyone regards humility as a virtue" 2: a humble feeling. The same things as for Serenity.

To feed the good wolf Kindness: n 1: the quality of being warm-hearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic 2: tendency to be kind and forgiving 3: a kind act. Compassion to my fellow man. Be it my neighbor, friend, co-worker, boss, sibling. Irregardless of their faith, nationality, etc. The Golden Rule is apt here: Do unto others as you would have done onto you.

To feed the good wolf Benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. Live my life in harmony with Christ's teachings. To do that I must read the scriptures, the words of the living prophet, the first presidency, the apostles. Obey the commandments and stand true to the covenants that I have made. Be a 'Missionary Member' without being a zealot.

When we only feed the good wolf, then the evil wolf will wither and die and with him goes the wars, contention, selfishness, hate, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, self-doubt, and ego.

Very nicely put, MrsS; thanks.

[Guest Syble]

You prefer to listen to Jason and Snow? YES!!! How does that rate you in God's kingdom???? o

From what i remember, and this is just an old memory. Is it not the Powers That Be who say how you would rate in the holy kingdom? If i remember it's not for the lowly mortal to judge or label, but for the Holy Powers to pass judgment when the time comes.

Just a thought.

YES thank heavens! Of course we are taught in Moroni 7 that it is through the Spirit we are taught to judge as we must recognize and act upon good and evil according to the teachings. How can we do that if there is no judgment made?

Very nicely put, MrsS; thanks.

Yes now if she can put it to use before she expects it from others, like this one:

To feed the good wolf Kindness: n 1: the quality of being warm-hearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic 2: tendency to be kind and forgiving 3: a kind act. Compassion to my fellow man. Be it my neighbor, friend, co-worker, boss, sibling. Irregardless of their faith, nationality, etc. The Golden Rule is apt here: Do unto others as you would have done onto you.

If you look back to her posts about some of the posters here you will see she needs some help here, as do we all.

[Outshined]

Interesting perspective though. No wonder there are so many religious wars. Everybody thinks the other person has no value. Killing somebody with no value is not all that hard.

In a way, you hit on an important observation. In every war, both sides are convinced that they are "right", and so it is easier for them to bomb the other guy. I suppose it's a method of desensitizing ourselves to the fact that we're hurting others.

[Lindy]

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one of the reasons I don't read a lot of posts

I'm really tired of the one or two word button pushing.... along with the one sentence comebacks.

Mrs S~ I do appreciate your thread on this.... and your posts on "To feed the good...."

I think everyone deserves someone to see the good in them.... even if they can't see it in themselves.

Scott~ "Interesting perspective though. No wonder there are so many religious wars. Everybody thinks the other person has no value. Killing somebody with no value is not all that hard." It's easy to hate or hold a grudge or try to devalue someone...when you can't see the good.... or refuse to try to understand their differences. (I'm gonna miss you Scott)

I just don't care who thinks what about who anymore....

My honest opinion