Rules at Talk Biblical
This network is intended for devout people who consider the Bible, the Word of God, as guideline for their life. This includes people who are honestly in search of the truth as it is written in the Bible.
Interactions with Each Other
At Talk Biblical, the principles of the Bible, the Word of God, apply. Therefore, it is expected that all members behave accordingly. The Ten Commandments and the love for one’s neighbor are regarded as the baseline.
Master, which is the great commandment in the law?Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.This is the first and great commandment.And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. (Matthew 22:36-40)
This love for one’s neighbor is not just expressed with likes and smiles but, more importantly, in being respectful and conscientious towards one another. Insults and profanity are prohibited. Everyone should treat others as they would like to be treated.
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. (Matthew 7:12)
Correction and Rebuke
However, it is permissible to correct and instruct one another. In fact, according to the Bible, it is even expected. If you see someone straying from the right path, you should try to guide them back to the path of truth so that they may not get lost. However, you should always ask yourself if you are doing it in appropriate manner.
Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. (Leviticus 19:17)
When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul. (Ezekiel 33:8-9)
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:20)
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Using the Bible as our Guideline for Instruction
Admonitions should always be grounded on the Bible since it is the word of God and the truth. Keep in mind, that trivial discussions based on personal opinions and invented doctrines are generally fruitless and don’t help anyone.
Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you. (Deuteronomy 4:2)
No Posting of Inappropriate Images
Furthermore, all members should be careful about the images they post on Talk Biblical. Semi-nude and provocative images are not allowed, whether of yourself or of other people. According to the Bible, we should not cause anyone to fall into temptation.
Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! (Matthew 18:7)
It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. (Romans 14:21)
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. (1 Timothy 2:9-10)
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