When using the Internet always be aware of “baiting” on Groups and such.
People can very carefully set us up so that we lose control and use bad language. Some people are very efficient at baiting others into losing control and then once they have done their damage they can sit back and have a good laugh about it.
People can very carefully set us up so that we lose control and use bad language. Some people are very efficient at baiting others into losing control and then once they have done their damage they can sit back and have a good laugh about it.
Sometimes it can be people we know, or it can be people who troll the groups with fake accounts, or simply troublemakers.
They do us one big favour though. They help us see where our weaknesses lie, and we can find out what sets us off and causes us to lose our temper.
Be aware that baiters mix truth with lies and suggestions, and they love causing frustrations which lead to angers, which lead to us looking like fools, and instead of doing good in the world we are looking foolish and like hypocrites.
Try always to be control when messaging, replying, and commenting, and if you feel your anger rising stop yourself, go walk outside and then ask yourself “Why? Why am I getting angry? Why am I losing control?” Because by all rights you shouldn’t be losing control.
Jesus lost control with the people in the church because they were using it for the wrong purposes. I have been amazed over the years over so many violent and angry so-called Christians pointing to that one act that Jesus did, and saying that it is alright to be angry and violent all in the name of the Lord.
Jesus mended the attackers ear. Jesus walked the walk of love, and led the life of peace, that is your walk if you have taken up your cross and are following Jesus with all your heart and soul. He called for us to love God with all our heart and soul, and to love one another the same, as well love ourselves.
If you are losing it try to find out why. Know that losing control like this is wrong and it will only do you and God harm. Losing control does not do any good. Gullible are people who let themselves be set up and then react like they have freaked out or follow the initial attack with volumes of bad language and strong words.
Know this: that anyone can talk big behind a computer desk, and they feel very brave and boastful at their computer desk. Saying it to our face is an entirely different matter. The work of the person who baits others and sets up arguments etc is the work of a coward and those types of people do not deserve our replies unless we reply with love and that will frustrate the baiter.
For you own self respect and to show a good example to others, especially children, don’t let trouble makers have time in your head, or your life.
All the best from
James M Sandbrook.
November 29, 2013.