Hi Matt,
The Drug abuser was only an example; my point was the lack of experience that is leading you to conclusions that are lacking substantiation, as evidenced by the abundance of counterpoints to your arguements from LC'ers.
Your response has been to address the example and not the 800 pound gorilla, of lack of experience that are weakening your argument.
I never said one does not treat the drug abuser, only that drawing from the experiences of one who has been there is the most effective way.
Igzy,
You are right in not slamming one who is in a trial to "help" by offering the hurting one a "suck it up and get on with it" suggestion. This is where the compassions of the Lord are needed in our hearts as we try to support a heart that is going through a painful experience; to know when it is time to quietly support and when it is time to offer a word that can help them to go on with their life. Again the qualifying factor is when it is best for the individual as opposed to when it is convenient for the group.
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