tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10954802.post113331938541276937..comments2023-10-09T07:04:41.998-05:00Comments on Jim's Running Commentary: God, Beauty, and Pink FloydJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065881855805657336noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10954802.post-1134094860162515202005-12-08T20:21:00.000-06:002005-12-08T20:21:00.000-06:00The world encourages me to be finished with benevo...<I>The world encourages me to be finished with benevolence when I find myself or our church burnt or taken advantage of...</I><BR/><BR/>It's really difficult when <I>your brothers and sisters</I> encourage you to be finished (which I've seen enough of). But on to your question - <BR/><BR/>It's a good question. I wish I had the answer. Though I think there might be some questions that need to be answered in the situation with prayerful guidance from God, and maybe can't be answered outside of the situation. How's that for a vague answer?Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01065881855805657336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10954802.post-1134027038854344812005-12-08T01:30:00.000-06:002005-12-08T01:30:00.000-06:00I ran a test post, to see if I could post, because...I ran a test post, to see if I could post, because last night it wouldn't let me. Jim, I agree. I know that being benevolent takes guts to. Sometimes we can face the greatest reproach from the people we're trying to help the most. I know I have found this to be true. The world encourages me to be finished with benevolence when I find myself or our church burnt or taken advantage of - BUT I pray for God's patience to be granted to me. Being burnt is no big deal if I realize life is not about things. I owe love to all. A good question, though, is when is too much help hurtful and perhaps enabling? Or do we help each time no matter what? I'm having to deal with that this month - I would love some input.Pete Heinigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553763816814531019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10954802.post-1134026592424078562005-12-08T01:23:00.000-06:002005-12-08T01:23:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Pete Heinigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553763816814531019noreply@blogger.com