Wouldn't every professed Christian say that?
So, if you really think about it, while you have that in mind, and the person you are trying to pummel has the same thing in mind... guess what? Two guys butting iron heads... forever, because neither is willing to say, "Okay, you see it that way. I believe you are wrong, but perhaps we can talk about something else another time."
Instead, both are going... "You are from your father, the Devil..."
It's just stuck there. If you see what I mean.
No. He says that in every discussion where the scriptures are used.
I don't agree with most things
@2ndpillar says.
I agree with one or two things he says. However, I don't spend time disputing most of what he says, because that would be like arguing with the Devil.
Remember the example the angels set.
(Zechariah 3:1, 2)
1 And he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of Jehovah, and Satan was standing at his right hand to resist him.
2 Then
the angel of Jehovah said to Satan: “May Jehovah rebuke you, O Satan, yes, may Jehovah, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! . . .
(Jude 9) But when Michael the archangel had a difference with the Devil and was disputing about Moses’ body,
he did not dare to bring a judgment against him in abusive terms, but said: “May Jehovah rebuke you.”
I'm happy with your telling me, 'That's between you and God.' Or, "You have one to judge you."
That is, if the discussion has reached the point where it seems you have nothing more to say than... "Well you are just one blind lost goat." Or... "You are from your father, the Devil..."
In any case, it's what
@2ndpillar believes, and he explains why... which is the important thing.
Once I understand why, I would prefer to spend time on that... trying to show why the reason is not good.
It's good you feel that way.
Remember though,
@2ndpillar probably will tell you that's exactly how he feels.
He likely believes you don't know what you are saying, because of ignorance of scripture, which is causing you to talk nonsense. He might even call it blasphemy.
I'm not saying you are talking nonsense, so please do not misread what I am saying.
I think one has to know when a conversation has reached a dead end, and if one cannot move to something else, then I think that's an indication, ego is involved.
I know
@2ndpillar well enough, to know that it's wise to ignore his attacks on Paul - a vessel of God.
So, I overlook those assertions. Attacking them might only result in a fight with words about the other person.
If he wants to discuss Paul, I'd be happy to.
I made a thread for that. Actually, I just realized I got sidetracked from that thread.
I'll probably go back and see what responses I missed, or left hanging.