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An issue was raised against me at 11.40pm regarding the way I deal with and treat people and that was linked forward to question my readiness for baptism.

Fallacy one: hasty generalization – the noun 'people'.
Fallacy two: slippery slope – a false link made directly between two issues.

I've definitely been working on the way I associate with people. As far as I am concerned, I do admit that many a times, my actions and words might not match up. But that phenomenon, cannot be a direct case of 'hypocrisy'. Say for example, I've said something not so good, and I do something better. Is that to be viewed negatively? Bottom line: come on, actions and words Do not match. They are different denominations of expression.

Baptism: it is really just a public announcement of me having Jesus Christ as a personal lord and savior. This is not a sign of 'perfection attained'. What I say in my testimony is really what I mean. Have you looked at my testimony? Well, let me assume you've ever seen it. Then again, is 'experiencing God' a claim that I am 'good'? In conclusion: I see no grounds for the statement you made: "What you say in your testimony is not even true." A testimony is a personal account. I doubt lie detectors or fortune tellers for that matter can find a case against my. MY testimony, typewritten by my own ten fingers which I still feel very much. It was a tall accusation for an accusation that runs deep.

I do regret to inform you firstly, that I am judgmental. And yes! You got it. I am sinful. But I cannot let you know that without informing you at this moment just as well, that everyone human is judgmental. Of course, at times, I've made hurtful judgments, critical statements to attack others, you know, just like you have. But what I share with you is really some observations and opinions which I try very hard to keep to myself, so as not to hurt you. Then again, because I don’t boast of the times I sided for you with the parents. Those times when you suddenly realize the parents were extra nice to you, you probably thought you deserve it, and that, 'oh, they finally know the way to treat me'. I told myself never to spoil it for you, to just smile and know inside that I’ve made you feel happy, and perhaps humbled up the parents who thought they know best always.

The following is overused and STALE in caps.
- I've never thought of myself being better than you.
- I've never said 'I'm always right' and 'others are/ you’re always wrong'.

Yes, you are entitled to your own opinions. But alas, I can't take such personal attacks. You've challenged this part of me for three times. It's reason enough for me to just be honest about it. I know you were honest about it too. As far as I am concerned, I'm going to try harder to be 'perfect'.., as pathetic as it sounds. I'll stumble still. I wonder what you got out of our little argument. Any resolutions/decisions made?

I just can't keep my emotions in because I do feel pressured. And since you made your point at the end of the day, when for today in particular, since morning, I've really been swallowing it in, cos I wanted to show you I can react differently to harshness with Christ. Try recalling what happened the whole day? Maybe you don't remember. Tell me if u need a recount, really. Well, that's why 'it' snapped. Goodnight.

kmli blogged at 12/23/2005 04:24:00 PM

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