Inner Alliance Conflict
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For the sake of argument lets assume two things.
1. There is being, perfect in power, and in righteousness.
2. That Romans 5:10 is right that we were at one time enemies of this being, who then sacrificed himself to restore that relationship.
For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!
Assuming these are true, then there are to logical conclusions.
1. That if this being is perfect in righteousness and power, then he should be our model of righteous conduct.
2. If this model of righteous conflict sacrificed himself, then we should be willing to sacrafice ourselves when there is conflict.
What I would like you to all consider is how do you deal with personal conflicts within your alliance? Now I'm not talking about wars, or politics between alliances, which is what makes this game fun so pls, don't start going there. But I think the Christian faith has some strong implications for how followers of Jesus Christ should carry themselves in conflict, even in your alliance in CN.
"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor[h] and hate your enemy.' 44But I tell you: Love your enemies
First if the God sacrifices, then we should be willing to sacrifice when we have conflict. Too many times I've been sucked into the idea, of "winning" and argument, or embarrassing someone I have a problem with. When you are in conflict with some one, you are supposed be in community with, you should be willing to even sacrifice, to an extent, your own self interest to mend a relationship torn by conflict.
If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses.
You know what, I really don't want to see you're whitey tighties out to dry, in fact I really don't I want to see you any of your dirty laundry, nor does anyone else. When you have a conflict with some one, don't post it in the alliance forums for everyone to see. Arguing about politics and what your alliance does is of course ok, but to argue about the character of one person, it should be between you and that person. If you don't get anywhere with that, then involve one or two other people, but don't go and gossip like junior high cheerleader and tell everyone you don't like some one. Don't start spouting off about some one in your alliance on your alliance forums for everyone to see. How can you restore a friendship with some one and show them grace when you flame them? If some one has a problem with you would you like them to come to you first, or start involving everyone? It makes for a crappy community that will hurt your alliance. You don't have to be a Christian to see the wisdom in that.
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