Words are extremely powerful. They can both elevate or bring down. They can label or they can encourage unity.
The IFBer's, in order to encase themselves in a false sense of elitism, have successfully created their own jargon. They tear down, tear apart and purposefully fit themselves on a pedestal all in the same breath. I know this because I was guilty of being a party to this un-Christ-like behavior. I look back on that part of my life and think how shamefully I conducted myself.
No, I didn't necessarily attack others head-on due to a disagreement with their theology, but I did indeed make snide remarks or think of how much better WE were because we 'got it.'
That sort of elitism has no place in true Christianity. Pride and haughtiness are SIN and certainly nothing to be held up as an attribute!
Let me share some examples of the jargon familiar to all IFBer's:
whore mom-an unwed mother or one who is divorced and raising kids on her own.
reprobate-a man or a woman who do not adhere to IFB doctrine.
Charismaniacs-Pentacostal/Charismatic church members .
The Lost-anyone who is not an IFBer.
Devil possessed-the mentally ill
Jezebel Spirit-what a woman has if she wears make-up or 'immodest' clothing.
Not right with God- anyone who disagrees with the pastor.
Of course, there are many more but this is a sampling of the terms that are used the most.
It's difficult to say how it is that Jesus Christ can both be called a mentor unto all Christians and be dishonored so by the actions of those who swear they are Christian.
There is no show of charity, no forgiveness, no empathy in that place where these devils dwell.
