tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post8500203828595842091..comments2023-10-03T06:25:41.357-05:00Comments on Grace Roots Blog: I don't 'really care' about my bad reputation...Joel Bruesekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395847887953875757noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-18938468597231640152011-08-27T13:51:55.567-05:002011-08-27T13:51:55.567-05:00Amen to that, Marie-Louise! I still find myself c...Amen to that, Marie-Louise! I still find myself caring too much about "my reputation" from time to time and as has been discussed in this thread already, that type of thing can keep a person from freely ministering in the ways that their heart is truly leading them to minister, all for fear of what someone else will think. So I need reminders like this all the time. :DJoel Bruesekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395847887953875757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-8276583603978335942011-08-27T12:07:42.964-05:002011-08-27T12:07:42.964-05:00Great article Joel, always need to be reminded of ...Great article Joel, always need to be reminded of this, the old me every now and then starts caring to much about my reputation, but I have a little thing I do when I feel that creeping in, I look to Jesus and "see" He doesn't give a rip, He's all for me, so what the heck! Ha freedom!!!! Awesome note, thanks...Marie-Louise Cassidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15818594724225410798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-75536880496465044962011-03-29T22:40:21.089-05:002011-03-29T22:40:21.089-05:00As I first give a little background, I'll star...As I first give a little background, I'll start off by saying that I've met so many people - in person and online - who have dealt with, in one way or another, the nasty effects of legalism and who are wanting to break free in their hearts from those who have oppressed them and who have been the cause of spiritual abuse in their lives.Picking up Womenhttp://www.lawofdating.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-56592209237188629552010-03-21T21:22:12.885-05:002010-03-21T21:22:12.885-05:00Mick,
I think you're right. There's prob...Mick,<br /><br />I think you're right. There's probably a lot of that in the church... the fear of losing the platform that a person has gained in one way or another to minister. What those people need to understand is that Christ Himself is their platform. :) As the wind blows, and you do not know where it is coming from or where it is going, so it is with those who are born of the Spirit.<br /><br />WC,<br /><br />Amen to that! HE is the one who we're in union with and in whose hands we are secure.Joel Bruesekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395847887953875757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-23625620439569074332010-03-20T06:36:48.132-05:002010-03-20T06:36:48.132-05:00It is more important what God says and thinks abou...It is more important what God says and thinks about us than what man says or thinks about us. We are in His currency not the world's. AlvinWalking Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108948078929712054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-3419773695406982222010-03-20T03:28:50.579-05:002010-03-20T03:28:50.579-05:00I think one of the challenges is not ones concern ...I think one of the challenges is not ones concern that you'll get a bad reputation, but that you'll lose the potential platform to minister. I think one of the main reasons there is still so much false doctrine in the intsitutional church is because to stand up against it means to lose any chance of ministering on that platform. <br /><br />I could be totally wrong, but that's the impression i get when I think about the whole issueMicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-33331443887903593682008-07-21T11:45:00.000-05:002008-07-21T11:45:00.000-05:00Matthew,Every time I hear that song nowadays, I th...Matthew,<BR/><BR/>Every time I hear that song nowadays, I think of the same thing you're thinking of.Joel Bruesekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395847887953875757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-75866373239614369112008-07-21T09:41:00.000-05:002008-07-21T09:41:00.000-05:00I was thinking of posting Metallica's song "Master...I was thinking of posting Metallica's song "Master of Puppets" on my blog. The lyrics really connects with the whole idea of promised closeness to God if you just try a little harder in your Christian life. But it never seems to come.Mattityahuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549061279827942555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-81763468648870373802008-07-10T00:42:00.000-05:002008-07-10T00:42:00.000-05:00Katherine,Yes, that is sad. It's just so sad that...Katherine,<BR/><BR/>Yes, that is sad. It's just so sad that brothers and sisters in Christ look down upon their Christian siblings like that. But we know we're not alone in this and I'm glad this song played a part in helping you through, as it has for me. :)Joel Bruesekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395847887953875757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-63949083631621464502008-07-09T01:07:00.000-05:002008-07-09T01:07:00.000-05:00Hmm... thanks. I haven't heard this song since it ...Hmm... thanks. I haven't heard this song since it came out. *smiling* Tonight, a friend and I were in the grocery store and ran into a couple that still go to the church we left (rather unceremoniously and with condemnation) and they seemed embarrassed to see us. Sad, but... thanks for this song, it helps. ;-)Jeannette Alteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574051760314762024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-43043025047083138362008-07-08T05:21:00.000-05:002008-07-08T05:21:00.000-05:00Joel, as gifted as you are in corruption, I don't ...Joel, as gifted as you are in corruption, I don't think it'll work this time. <BR/><BR/>Well, I guess we'll all just have to be patient until the make-up arrives. Of course, you'll be posting pictures of yourself in the Joan Jett make-up so that will help the rest of us decide if we'd like to try that look too.Aidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09885702269506142727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-81456192517853139262008-07-07T23:37:00.000-05:002008-07-07T23:37:00.000-05:00Aida,I admit I was really only trying to corrupt y...Aida,<BR/><BR/>I admit I was really only trying to corrupt you some more by getting this song going over and over in your mind. ;) Ha ha!<BR/><BR/>Really, I know it's not everybody's "flavor," and while I went back and forth in my mind about whether it was too much for my blog, in the end I knew that the "message" in the song spoke to me and represents part of what I want to share with others, so I really didn't hesitate all that much in posting it. And no, I don't think you sounded the least bit judgmental. I totally knew what you were saying.<BR/><BR/>As for your comment... earlier today I was thinking about the exact same thing that you brought up... about Paul and the early Christians being persecuted <I>not</I> by the "sinners" of the day, but rather by the religious people.<BR/><BR/>When Paul said he wasn't worried about his reputation ("I am not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ"), he wasn't saying that he's not ashamed of standing up for morality or good, clean Christian living. Rather he was saying that he wasn't ashamed of standing up for a righteousness that wasn't even his, but rather was a righteousness for which he could receive absolutely no credit, because it was God's very own righteousness, given to him as a gift!<BR/><BR/>That went soooo against the flow of his previous life in Judaism and against how his peers viewed a holy, godly life, and he endured a <I>lot</I> of persecution (in ways that we've never really seen) for standing up for a righteousness by faith.<BR/><BR/>The Twisted Sister make-up has not yet arrived. In the meantime, I'm experimenting with a darker "Joan Jett" look, just to see if it's 'me' or not.Joel Bruesekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395847887953875757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-86663755422037156242008-07-07T18:28:00.000-05:002008-07-07T18:28:00.000-05:00Joel, I hope I didn't come across as judgmental in...Joel, I hope I didn't come across as judgmental in my previous post. You know I like to pick on you about your unusual taste in music. <BR/><BR/>I really admire your willingness to be open about who you are even if some feathers are ruffled. Obviously, our taste in music is different but I still enjoy listening to whatever you post. <BR/><BR/>BTW, has our make-up come in yet?Aidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09885702269506142727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-88639404142345625612008-07-07T17:57:00.000-05:002008-07-07T17:57:00.000-05:00Okay, Joel. Another one of your strange songs wit...Okay, Joel. Another one of your strange songs with a message but I did listen to the whole thing.<BR/><BR/>In my own life, I've found that fear of what others may think is probably the biggest hindrance to moving forward. I remember one of your earlier posts where you stated that in the Bible, persecution came from the religious people and not from the world. That was an eye opener but it's so true.<BR/><BR/>I agree with you and the others. As we become more secure in Father's love, the opinions of others - whether good or bad - won't matter any more. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, Little Brother, I don't think I'll be singing this one. I'll stick with Twisted Sister. LOLAidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09885702269506142727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-51092826791839175012008-07-07T14:10:00.000-05:002008-07-07T14:10:00.000-05:00Free Spirit,I agree... this has seemingly been one...Free Spirit,<BR/><BR/>I agree... this has seemingly been one of the biggest obstacles for me to overcome. But you are so right... the more we know God and His love, and our acceptance in HIM, the less we care about what others think of us, and really I think the freer we are to love them.<BR/><BR/>Richard,<BR/><BR/>Yep, I can relate to the assurance that I'm not the only one going through this. I really like your quote.<BR/><BR/>Tracy,<BR/><BR/>Yeah... that's so true! Sometimes we're so full of introspection and self-condemnation, and I really think we need to get over that before, or at least along with, getting over our concern about what others think of us!<BR/><BR/>Matthew,<BR/><BR/>Wow... yeah it's funny to think thatthat would be such a freedom (being blind), and yet it's easy to understand why it would be a freedom. To no longer be bound by the selfish judgmentalism of outward appearances.<BR/><BR/>And yeah, 80's Rock rules! :)Joel Bruesekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395847887953875757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-87091387455793044862008-07-07T07:15:00.000-05:002008-07-07T07:15:00.000-05:00I've actually thought about what Richard mentioned...I've actually thought about what Richard mentioned before in watching someone blind I saw on television. He said he was more free than the people with eyesight as appearances meant no difference to him. He was able with his blindness to see the real person. <BR/><BR/>I envied him in a way because of that. How freeing would it be to be completely careless about how people look or what they think I look like?<BR/><BR/>Anyway, great post, Joel. I like them 80's rock songs.Mattityahuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549061279827942555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-70962535179991893572008-07-07T05:20:00.000-05:002008-07-07T05:20:00.000-05:00Great word, Joel! It is so freeing when we stop ca...Great word, Joel! It is so freeing when we stop caring what other people think of us. Lately I've been mulling over Paul's words when he said he did not even judge himself. I can hardly care about what other's think if I get to the point where I will not even judge myself, you know? Yeah, you know!Tracy Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17636022373370290350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-52207265091424906672008-07-07T01:45:00.000-05:002008-07-07T01:45:00.000-05:00Joel--I'm glad I'm not the only one who cares too ...Joel--I'm glad I'm not the only one who cares too much about other people's approval.<BR/><BR/>A few weeks ago, I found this quote from Ben Franklin: "It is the eye of other people that ruin us. If I were blind I would want neither fine clothes, fine houses or fine furniture."Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07807281450810557990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-85827632715348893582008-07-06T22:03:00.000-05:002008-07-06T22:03:00.000-05:00Yeah, one of the hardest, Ok, THE HARDEST, thing a...Yeah, one of the hardest, Ok, THE HARDEST, thing about our newfound freedom. Why do we humans care SO MUCH what others think of us. It's SO not Jesus! I have a feeling the more enveloped we are in Father's love, the less we care. I've got a long way to go, baby!!<BR/><BR/>To hell with "saving face"; it just sucks the life out of us!Free Spirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942692680513002360noreply@blogger.com