Proverbs for Naznet

[Mike Schutz]

I invite you to join me in developing a list of proverbs appropriate for those who post on Naznet.

I begin with this one, translated by a friend from the Portuguese -


"Never miss a good opportunity to be quiet."

[G R 'Scott' Cundiff]

Find a few posts you can "thank" from someone you often disagree with,
it will make them feel appreciated and maybe help smooth out future exchanges you have with them.

[Gina Stevenson]

Never presume you know what it means, if verbiage is unclear ...
We know what it means to "assume" ... so ask ... as we want to hold truth dear.

(could've been said differently/better, but w/o the rhyming element).

[Bill Morrison]

Try to post an avatar that won't scare people
(or at least be as good as your Driver's License photo)

BILL

[Bill Morrison]

Scratch where it itches...but do remember Jesus and all the angels are watching.

BILL

[Cam Pence]

If you can't take the theological heat...stay out of post traditional kitchen :-) .......

and the general theology kitchen......and the CE kitchen.....and....

[John Reilly]

Proverbs 21:1 (NIV)
"In the Lord’s hand the NAZNETTER’s heart is a stream of water
that He channels toward all who please him."

[John Reilly]

Proverbs 25:24 (NIV)
"Better to live on a corner of the roof,
than share a thread with a quarrelsome NAZNETTER."

[Wilson Deaton]

Here's two:

If being contradicted, gives you a fit,
type your opinion, but don't click "submit."

Being Nazarene is not required;
fondness for them is certainly desired.

(Proverbs don't have to rhyme, 'tis true,
the two I just gave; they do.)

Wilson

[Nate Pruitt]

Be sure to use emoticons appropriately to enable reading of posts rather than detract

[Bob Hunter]

Remember... the only thing worse than having critics is not having them.

[Nate Pruitt]

Remember... the only thing worse than having critics is not having them.

Sometimes when I speak I have critics, other times... *crickets*

[Hans Deventer]

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing - Proverbs 12:18

[Cam Pence]

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing - Proverbs 12:18

Soooooo.....you're saying I need to speak more often. Message received Hans

[Dennis M. Scott]

Self vindication on the internet is like scratching the middle of one's own back:
it takes considerable effort, doesn't accomplish much, and feels so much better when someone else does it.

Start every day randomly hitting the "thanks" button six times.
It really doesn't take that much effort, and somebody else will feel better for it.

The idea of "sabbath" was given especially for Naznet:
take a day "off" once a week.

A wise man knows to not comment on every thread.
Only the fool writes about everything.

The wisest posts have yet to be written - by someone else.

The greatest thoughts are hidden in the fewest words.

[Jon Bemis]

The truth is seldom found in the extremes.

[Daniel Hamlin]

Have mercy on the beardless.

[Nate Pruitt]

Be extra diligent in reading before responding- there's a reason God gave you two eyes and one keyboard.

(A play on the classic "two ears and one mouth" comment.)

[Nate Pruitt]

Just because you read something with a certain "tone" doesn't mean that is what the author was trying to convey. Offer more grace- it's something we all need.

[Cam Pence]

Just because you read something with a certain "tone" doesn't mean that is what the author was trying to convey. Offer more grace- it's something we all need.

Amen! Sometimes it would just be easier to video conference :-)

[Susan Unger]

Type unto others as you would have them type unto you.

[Gina Stevenson]

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing - Proverbs 12:18

Amen!

Self vindication on the internet is like scratching the middle of one's own back:
it takes considerable effort, doesn't accomplish much, and feels so much better when someone else does it.

Start every day randomly hitting the "thanks" button six times.
It really doesn't take that much effort, and somebody else will feel better for it.

The idea of "sabbath" was given especially for Naznet:
take a day "off" once a week.

A wise man knows to not comment on every thread.
Only the fool writes about everything.

The wisest posts have yet to be written - by someone else.

The greatest thoughts are hidden in the fewest words.

Amen!

Have mercy on the beardless.

Think it was your avatar that helped push this one over into the "funny" category. Was that a Halloween picture, Daniel?

[Roy Richardson]

“When I disagree with a rational man, I let reality be our final arbiter; if I am right, he will learn; if I am wrong, I will; one of us will win, but both will profit.” Ayn Rand

If you have learned how to disagree without being disagreeable, then you have discovered the secrete of getting along -- whether it be business, family relations, or life itself.” Bernard Meltzer

“If two men on the same job agree all the time, then one is unnecessary. If they disagree all the time, then both are useless.” Darryl Zanuck

[Nelson Bradford]

this is hanging on the wall in our daughter's home...it might just work here, also.
-neb