tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post113604725621074639..comments2023-05-24T16:56:03.032-05:00Comments on Bryan Davis Author Blog: Confidence vs. NegativityBryan Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10871857864446371127noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-23566898875014102752012-12-04T16:35:03.995-05:002012-12-04T16:35:03.995-05:00Sweet! I check your Facebook almost everyday, seei...Sweet! I check your Facebook almost everyday, seeing as I find more frequent updates there than on the blog. So I'll be sure to keep an eye out for this 'resurrected topic'. :)<br />Speaking of Facebook, I love the picture of Walter's parents! I can't wait until 2014.<br />-TraceyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-88397977482033460792012-12-04T16:25:09.942-05:002012-12-04T16:25:09.942-05:00I'm glad you liked it, Tracey. I think I'l...I'm glad you liked it, Tracey. I think I'll resurrect this on Facebook.Bryan Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871857864446371127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-47666651787151007342012-12-04T16:21:06.219-05:002012-12-04T16:21:06.219-05:00Wow, Mr. Davis, this is super encouraging! (I'...Wow, Mr. Davis, this is super encouraging! (I've been reading through your older posts and just had to comment on this one.) Very timely and inspiring... Thank you!<br />-TraceyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-1136558864703169942006-01-06T09:47:00.000-05:002006-01-06T09:47:00.000-05:00A hearty Amen here! While I think being honest i...A hearty Amen here! While I think being honest includes both the negative and positive sharing, I also believe it is to be tempered by sharing only what is edifying whether for encouragement or instruction. For instance, I see no problem with sharing human struggles for the sake of showing how your faith is able to overcome the fleshly struggle. But venting and false "self-degredation" is often used by the devil to convince a person or those around them of a sense of humility which is merely a false humility. There is a point where we "take every thought captive" and cast down thoughts which exalt themselves against the knowledge of God. I believe, like you, that God wants us to live victorious lives and that He made us in His image to be creators and achievers in this world in the areas for which he gifted us. It is almost either a denial of what God is doing through us or flat out pretending when we refuse to acknowledge that gifting and allow God to bless and multiply it through our obedience and confidence in His leading.BeckyJoiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148874214990884785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-1136353577913542702006-01-04T00:46:00.000-05:002006-01-04T00:46:00.000-05:00Spot on brother. Unlike Becky I didn't interpret ...Spot on brother. Unlike Becky I didn't interpret what you were saying as taking credit for what God has done rather than giving credit for what he's done.<BR/><BR/>And, you're right about that tendency of Christians to have that woe is me worm in the dust mentality. I believe it is due the lack of understanding of what God has really done for them and what he is able to do through them that causes that issue. Keep fighting the fight and sharing your heart as well as his message in your writing. You won't know for sure how many folks you'll help to set free until you get to heaven, but I'm sure there will be many!<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>PhillipPhillyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01479117700460550973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-1136053497578228532005-12-31T13:24:00.000-05:002005-12-31T13:24:00.000-05:00Your comments to guard our hearts are on the mark....Your comments to guard our hearts are on the mark. We who believe in living confidently would be wise to always take care to keep a proper balance and always give glory to God.<BR/><BR/>I agree with you about pride. As you know, I made it the temptation in the seventh circle, Billy's most difficult task. Only true sacrificial love can overcome it. I have seen how insidious and destructive it can be.<BR/><BR/>I hope people who know me can see that, although I am confident, I rely completely on God and give Him the glory at every opportunity. I remember what life was like before I met Christ. Without Him, I am nothing.Bryan Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871857864446371127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-1136052270805157862005-12-31T13:04:00.000-05:002005-12-31T13:04:00.000-05:00"Dishonest 'honesty.'" Now that's a new one. I see..."Dishonest 'honesty.'" Now that's a new one. I see what you're saying and I agree, but there is such a thin veil between <I>taking</I> credit for what God has done and <I>giving</I> God credit for what He has done. <BR/><BR/>I think pride is The Deadly Sin, from which others stem. (I think I can make a case for that statement but will not hijack your comment area to do so now). Consequently, I am reluctant to wholeheartedly endorse what you're saying, simply because it can be so easily twisted into a rationale for pride, which you indicate has been a false indictment thrown your way. The thing is, we who know pride to be lurking at the door of our hearts must assiduously guard against it.<BR/><BR/>Then there is the possibility of believing a lie--if God so works through me, then I must be doing just what He wants, when sometimes the truth is, He works His will in spite of me, not because of me. <BR/><BR/>Which leads to the next pitfall, one you alluded to--satisfaction rather than a pressing on: to know more of Christ, more of my craft, more of the business He's called me to.<BR/><BR/>So, a hearty, I kind of agree. Hahah.<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year to you and yours, Bryan.<BR/><BR/>BeckyRebecca LuElla Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06823550402103559922noreply@blogger.com