Constantinopolis wrote:Luminesa wrote:Dude, quit this. Stop it right now. Right here. Before you make another post. And listen.
I used to be a very unkind Christian. I would fight with people constantly, I would boast about my knowledge constantly, and I looked at myself as better than other Christians, better than other people. Sophomore year of high school, I had a Godsend of a religion teacher who taught me that winning arguments is not what being a Christian is about. He turned my life around (and is actually becoming a priest in May, praise God.) Sure, if you win an argument, congrats. But it's about loving others and seeking the goodness in them, reaching across a gap to show them the love of Christ.
So don't turn down people who want to speak to you in kindness. Don't turn down those who wish for you to listen and to grow. Don't fight the people who want to help you to be the best you. Because when you fight the people who wish to show you genuine love and kindness, you are hurting them and you are hurting yourself. This person just complimented your intelligence and is trying to challenge you to better yourself. Take the time to listen, not to snap at them like an angry dog because they think a little differently from you.
I believe that Bede sounds tired and lacking the energy to continue the discussion, not angry.
Also, he is asking people not to compliment him because he wants to work on humility, and avoid being tempted by pride. I thought that was obvious.
...Oh. Um...