Not that I really care either way. lol
Anyways, stopped by to visit my bro and his pastor was there. They were chattering about volunteering for something or other. The preacher said "You should try to help people out as much as your brother does". Before my brother could get his comment out I said "I already do, I take care of a disabled heart patient and his family". The preacher said "Who is it? I might know him." I looked him straight in the eyes and said "ME!" My brother thought it was funny (judging from the way he laughed), but the preacher appeared quite offended and left. So who has the problem; me or him?
2007-11-18 15:42:11 · 25 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Peace Yo: You're probably right about what I should have said, but I don't make a habit of using religious quotes. Have a wonderful day. *bows*
2007-11-18 15:52:39 · update #1
Hestia's Priestess: As a matter of fact, no. Come to think of it, the only other person who has bothered to come check on her is the brother mentioned in this question.
2007-11-19 09:16:59 · update #2
As your brother laughed, I would say that the pastor has more of a problem than you do.
The question is not what YOU are doing if you are taking care of your responsiblities, but why isn't the pastor doing what would be constidered to be HIS responsibility in finding out if the families of his parishioners had needs that he could try to fill.
That reminds me, has this pastor visited your sister as he should be according to Matthew 25:31-46?
2007-11-18 15:56:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anne Hatzakis 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think the preacher's statement to you was rude. I would have simply responded, "How do you know anything about who or what I do to help others?" Just because a person doesn't boast of their philanthropy, altruism, or charity does not mean they do not participate in these things. In fact, there are people who wish not to be recognized for their acts of kindness. These people are of a higher quality than those who want or need recognition for their good deeds. This preacher is a simple minded dolt in my humble opinion.
2007-11-18 16:05:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
For the pastor to suggest that you should do something when he knows nothing about you was RUDE. He was making a lot of assumptions about you in so doing, and that's just plain stupid. To compare you to your brother is insensitive at best, and is also rude to your brother. The preacher has no right to be offended; he is the one behaving rudely, and he should apologize (although I wouldn't hold my breath waiting if I were you). He sounds like a self-righteous prick.
2007-11-18 15:54:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
it sounds as if it were a little presumptuous of the preacher to be so forward, yet.....I'm sure his intentions were only wanting to be helpful. he himself would do a considerable amount of volunteer work and no doubt would enjoy tremendous benefit from it, as well as giving joy to those who recieve. its a lovely thing, to want to help others and to encourage others to use their talents in the same areas. Perhaps he can see you have something very special there with great potential, which you may not even be aware of yourself. perhaps he was really needing your help and assistance regarding something, and was hoping something might come from it, and felt embarressed and even a bit silly, as you lost the plot and turned it into an interesting joke, which he may not have known how to take. why not give him a call, and see if there's anything you can do to help out? I'm sure it would be appreciated.
2007-11-18 15:51:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think of it became undesirable of him to help her get a job the place he works. he's showing no admire for you or his kinfolk. i'm confident he continues to be speaking to her. He won't have had lunch along with her yet, even though it probable will ensue. one among them could discover yet another job. there is too plenty temptation, and it would turn from an emotional affair to something extra. are you able to ask somebody else who works there to envision on him for you? i'd be so mad and jealous!! i myself would have one among them leave the job, or you may leave. enable him know you mean business enterprise.
2016-10-17 05:49:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm surprised a preacher would have been so judgmental. They should be attentive to practice what they preach.
I don't think you were rude. He was rude to assume you do not help others as much as your brother. Perhaps you should have said "thou shalt not judge" with sincerity and a warm heart.
2007-11-18 15:49:40 · answer #6 · answered by Peace Yo 4 · 9⤊ 0⤋
I think what you said it was funny. It wasn't rude to me. If people can't take a joke then they don't need to be offering advice since he is holding th position of a preacher.
2007-11-18 15:51:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I think he has the problem. Who is he to say to someone how he or she should be? Also, how did the pastor know if you helped others or not? Anyway, no it wasn't rude. It was rather humorous if you ask me.
2007-11-18 23:24:29 · answer #8 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YOU said nothing wrong.
The Preacher seemed to be trying to emotionally blackmail you into doing something you could not afford the emotional (etc) expense.
Well said !!!
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2007-11-18 22:55:04 · answer #9 · answered by Rai A 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no problem unless you take one.
Let go of the struggle and don't react. Don't except condescension or give it. When we see something we don't like in others, it is time to look inside at ourselves and forgive those who would hurt us by understanding that they have not worked on themselves and are too interested in making others just like they are.
Rev. TomCat
2007-11-18 15:48:11 · answer #10 · answered by Rev. TomCat 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋