Comments on: I’m Tired of Being Right http://www.daddytude.com/2009/12/im-tired-of-being-right/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Gary Walter is a not-so-perfect man with a Dad Attitude Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:14:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: gwalter http://www.daddytude.com/2009/12/im-tired-of-being-right/#comment-762 gwalter Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:57:43 +0000 http://www.daddytude.com/?p=1020#comment-762 Great post!! You're a good writer! .-= gwalter´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ContinuingOnTheJourney/~3/ZAXd6fwG9hw/" rel="nofollow">Not Good…</a> =-. Great post!! You’re a good writer!
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]]> By: Jason http://www.daddytude.com/2009/12/im-tired-of-being-right/#comment-761 Jason Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:57:10 +0000 http://www.daddytude.com/?p=1020#comment-761 Wow...it's like looking in the mirror. Are you the future-me after having two kids? .-= Jason´s last blog ..<a href="http://zimmertyne.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/shoveling-the-driveway-an-object-lesson/" rel="nofollow">Shoveling the Driveway – An Object Lesson</a> =-. Wow…it’s like looking in the mirror. Are you the future-me after having two kids?
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]]> By: Gary Walter http://www.daddytude.com/2009/12/im-tired-of-being-right/#comment-673 Gary Walter Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:33:57 +0000 http://www.daddytude.com/?p=1020#comment-673 What is interesting is that all those traits you quote of Lucifer, were also leveled against Jesus. I guess it all depends upon your perspective. As Paul said, "<i>Spiritual things are spiritually discerned.</i>" For me, it's more about being obedient - moment-by-moment, day-by-day. I'm not intelligent enough to know truth (<i>lowercase</i>) - but I am wise enough to know Truth (<i>uppercase</i>). (see John 14:6)<br /> <br /> <br /> My recent post <a href="http:\/\/twitter.com\/gwalter\/statuses\/7460529044" target="_blank">gwalter: The YMCA in Longview just gave med 5 free passes for use of the facility. Yay!</a> What is interesting is that all those traits you quote of Lucifer, were also leveled against Jesus. I guess it all depends upon your perspective. As Paul said, "Spiritual things are spiritually discerned."

For me, it's more about being obedient – moment-by-moment, day-by-day. I'm not intelligent enough to know truth (lowercase) – but I am wise enough to know Truth (uppercase). (see John 14:6)


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]]> By: Dennis http://www.daddytude.com/2009/12/im-tired-of-being-right/#comment-664 Dennis Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:07:51 +0000 http://www.daddytude.com/?p=1020#comment-664 I look forward to seeing your next post. Distinguishing right from wrong is very difficult sometimes. Some estimate that a significant number of the angels in heaven followed Lucifer in his rebellion (Revelation 12:4). The text uses one third, but that fraction occurs frequently in heaven so it may not represent an exact number. However, Lucifer's story was believable by a significant number of pretty intelligent beings. I think it is often hard to distinguish right from wrong, and the "father of lies" , as he is called, deliberately attempts to blur the line between truth and error. What is more revealing to me is the character of Lucifer and the methods he uses. Lucifer was filled with pride. He cultivated doubt. He said hat God was holding out on the angels and he promised a better way. He cultivated a sense of injustice towards himself. So rather than looking only at the data, I also look at the character and methods of the person. That is sometimes more revealing. Lucifer's methods have a consistent "fingerprint." I look forward to seeing your next post. Distinguishing right from wrong is very difficult sometimes. Some estimate that a significant number of the angels in heaven followed Lucifer in his rebellion (Revelation 12:4). The text uses one third, but that fraction occurs frequently in heaven so it may not represent an exact number. However, Lucifer's story was believable by a significant number of pretty intelligent beings. I think it is often hard to distinguish right from wrong, and the "father of lies" , as he is called, deliberately attempts to blur the line between truth and error. What is more revealing to me is the character of Lucifer and the methods he uses. Lucifer was filled with pride. He cultivated doubt. He said hat God was holding out on the angels and he promised a better way. He cultivated a sense of injustice towards himself. So rather than looking only at the data, I also look at the character and methods of the person. That is sometimes more revealing. Lucifer's methods have a consistent "fingerprint."

]]> By: Gary Walter http://www.daddytude.com/2009/12/im-tired-of-being-right/#comment-663 Gary Walter Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:50:23 +0000 http://www.daddytude.com/?p=1020#comment-663 This seemed apropos: <a href="http://bit.ly/6wQtwD" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/6wQtwD</a> #smile This seemed apropos: http://bit.ly/6wQtwD #smile

]]> By: Gary Walter http://www.daddytude.com/2009/12/im-tired-of-being-right/#comment-661 Gary Walter Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:50:21 +0000 http://www.daddytude.com/?p=1020#comment-661 Oh, I don't believe they are mutually exclusive, but it is difficult to find a balance sometimes - or at least to not appear arrogant. In my 1/2 century I've met very few who have mastered this - probably less than three. Morris Venden is the one who stands out the most. Some, who are touted as being "humble" - are merely just really nice people. Other's, who are touted as being arrogant, actually just lack people skills. We, as a society, often get these confused. Then there are those who are considered humble, but are terrible leaders - and great leaders, who lack humility. "<i>I know there's a balance, 'cuz I see it when I swing past.</i>" My strengths, as determined by Strengthfinders, <a href="http://strengthfinder.com," target="_blank">http://strengthfinder.com,</a> lie in Command, Self-Confidence, Achievement, and Responsibility. Notice, there isn't much empathy and compassion in these gifts. So, this is my question - that I hope to write about in my next post - "What if I <i>am</i> right?" Or to put it another way, what if through Providential leading, prayerful consideration, and reluctance, one is led to lead in a certain direction? Despite intense opposition? In many ways, that's what makes it so hard. Ultimately, I think what I was saying with this post... (more next week...) Oh, I don't believe they are mutually exclusive, but it is difficult to find a balance sometimes – or at least to not appear arrogant. In my 1/2 century I've met very few who have mastered this – probably less than three. Morris Venden is the one who stands out the most.

Some, who are touted as being "humble" – are merely just really nice people. Other's, who are touted as being arrogant, actually just lack people skills. We, as a society, often get these confused. Then there are those who are considered humble, but are terrible leaders – and great leaders, who lack humility. "I know there's a balance, 'cuz I see it when I swing past."

My strengths, as determined by Strengthfinders, http://strengthfinder.com, lie in Command, Self-Confidence, Achievement, and Responsibility. Notice, there isn't much empathy and compassion in these gifts.

So, this is my question – that I hope to write about in my next post – "What if I am right?"

Or to put it another way, what if through Providential leading, prayerful consideration, and reluctance, one is led to lead in a certain direction? Despite intense opposition?

In many ways, that's what makes it so hard. Ultimately, I think what I was saying with this post…

(more next week…)

]]> By: Dennis http://www.daddytude.com/2009/12/im-tired-of-being-right/#comment-660 Dennis Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:07:31 +0000 http://www.daddytude.com/?p=1020#comment-660 I am curious why you appear to see humility and leadership as mutually exclusive. Numbers 12:3 says, "(Now the man Moses was very humble, more than any man who was on the face of the earth.)" NASB Moses was a great leader, but he was also described more humble than any man on earth. Maybe leadership (the ability to influence others) is proportional to humility, not inversely proportional. I am curious why you appear to see humility and leadership as mutually exclusive. Numbers 12:3 says, "(Now the man Moses was very humble, more than any man who was on the face of the earth.)" NASB Moses was a great leader, but he was also described more humble than any man on earth. Maybe leadership (the ability to influence others) is proportional to humility, not inversely proportional.

]]> By: Therese Allen http://www.daddytude.com/2009/12/im-tired-of-being-right/#comment-651 Therese Allen Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:50:56 +0000 http://www.daddytude.com/?p=1020#comment-651 Interesting... I learned from a very wise man (my dad) I would rather have peace than be right, and that has served me very well over the years. Interesting… I learned from a very wise man (my dad) I would rather have peace than be right, and that has served me very well over the years.

]]> By: Gary Walter http://www.daddytude.com/2009/12/im-tired-of-being-right/#comment-658 Gary Walter Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:09:43 +0000 http://www.daddytude.com/?p=1020#comment-658 You're right. I mean, I'm wrong. Um...no, um, that's right! You're right. I mean, I'm wrong. Um…no, um, that's right!

]]> By: KC Robertson http://www.daddytude.com/2009/12/im-tired-of-being-right/#comment-657 KC Robertson Sat, 02 Jan 2010 08:58:21 +0000 http://www.daddytude.com/?p=1020#comment-657 Just let em be wrong having to admit you are right will only make you an enemy. Just let em be wrong having to admit you are right will only make you an enemy.

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