Comments on: Differentiation (as opposed to Integration)

By: James and Charity

James and Charity — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:17:00 +0000

So what do you make of the verses?

I essentially concur with anonymous.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:25:00 +0000

OK, so Proverbs 18:1-2:

He who separates himself seeks his own desire,
He quarrels against all sound wisdom.
2 A fool does not delight in understanding,
But only in revealing his own mind.

The first verse, to me, says that isolation and self-absorbtion are foolish, that we don't find wisdom by ourselves. It is from outside ourselves that we begin to understand, whether it be from scripture, or other people... by not-blogging you may indeed not be revealing your own mind as freely, true. But avoiding this kind of interaction may mean that you, specifically, may also be further isolating yourself.

Perhaps it is not so much that people do not want to hear from you as they contest the manner and attitude with which you put forth your 'ideas', and wish better for you. You have to risk ridicule in order to reap the reward of relationship.

It is not enough to desire your own good counsel. In that way, you may well be a fool.

By: Virgiliana

Virgiliana — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:17:00 +0000

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with letting other people be the judges of whether they find your blog interesting and want to read it. Perhaps you’d be surprised at what other people find interesting–or even edifying.

By: Patso8

Patso8 — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:38:00 +0000

I think everyone can be encouraged by that Joshua…I know thats a place I find my self struggling.