Brothers and Sisters

I have read all of the comments from the previous day's posts. I encourage discourse among believers to edify and sharpen one another. I also know that when we disagree or have different interpretations of the finer points of scripture, then we need to proceed with grace. It has been said that we "have unity in the essentials and grace in everything else." It is my belief that when we are speaking of things that are not essential (ie, exactly how and when God heals), we need to do so with grace and love. I have spoken to many Christians who say that as they have gotten older, there portion of grace for other Chrisians has increased. Not all wisdom comes from experience, but experience certainly shapes a believer. I pray that as we discuss differing views, we do so with grace.

I do not want to stop the discussion. By no means is that what I want to do. I do want to encouarge the discussion to maintain a certain level of understanding. I know that there is another post coming in response to Jon's original post. I also know that JT is approaching in an inquisitive manner and not in an attacking manner. If this is not the intention of the person responding, I would ask that you stop and reconsider how to word your comments in order that we as believers are encouraged.