I hate to post this here but I done the wrong thing publicly and feel that I should apologize publicly.
Several months ago, I posted a knee jerk reaction to Mr. Binks. I was rude, insensitive and quite an idiot. This has haunted me for a long time now.
I try to tell myself that he's probably forgotten about it and has moved on but my conscience won't let me forget about it. Not only did I do wrong to him, but I done wrong to Faithlife by disrespecting the intent of the forum rules. I should have approached the situation differently and discussed things like a Christian should.
Mr. Binks, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me. I have no excuse and pray that I will not act so stupid in the future.
I'm sorry.
Peace
Romans 14:19 (NRSV) 19 Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
Do we even have a Mike Binks here?
Just kidding! Don’t worry, I’m sure in time he’ll read this and let you know he probably doesn’t even remember, but he’ll forgive you either way 👍😁👌
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Rick,
Thank you for your apology and I am sorry that this has been disturbing you.
After 34 years in the Fire Service and a a few years as a volunteer minster after that I am used to getting the sharp edge of various metaphorical tongues.
I can assure you that whatever was written has long passed from my consciousness and there are no hard feelings whatsoever.
I would and do forgive you for whatever it was - in this case forgiveness is easy seeing as I have no recollection of the exchange.
However may our Lord and King grant you his peace and grace and may I thank you for the above post.
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Mike
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Thank you for your kindness and forgiveness Mike.
I am a career firefighter (5 more years to retirement) and I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes, it can get pretty rough in the station. Anyhow, thanks again.
I am preaching Sunday on Mt 5:21-26 where Jesus say (and I paraphrase) "Pause your offering, Reconcile horizontally, resume vertical worship"
As neither the offended nor the offender in THIS thread (but I have played both roles in other threads), It does my heart good to see reconciliation and forgiveness works!
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An encouraging repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation!
It's warms my heart to see that there is forgiveness, even for firefighters! Thirty years, now retired.
I almost feel nosy commenting on this conversation, but similar to others, this is one of the most inspiring demonstrations of Christ's grace I've read in a long time.
Thank you all for your uplifting comments. I’m just glad that it is behind us now. Mike truly is an awesome person.