I was admonished that my statement regarding the term "babies" was "taking a jab" at others, that was never the intention of my heart. I retract the staement and hope to be reconciled in the sight of all, realizing some might take offense.
My only intention is to admonish, not rebuke.
I have also seen where the definition of "admonish" was considerd to be harsh by others. Admonishing is never considered harsh by definition, but only by the preference on part of the individual. Please consider the following taken from the Webster's 1828 Dictionary of the English Language:
ADMON'ISH, v.t. [L. admoneo, ad and moneo, to teach, warn, admonish.]
1. To warn or notify of a fault; to reprove with mildness.
Count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. 2Thess. 3.
2. To counsel against wrong practices; to caution or advise.
Admonish one another in psalms and hymns. Col. 3.
3. To instruct or direct.
Moses was admonished of God, when he was about to make the tabernacle. Heb. 8.
4. In ecclesiastical affairs, to reprove a member of the church for a fault, either publicly or privately; the first step of church discipline. It is followed by of, or against; as, to admonish of a fault committed, or against committing a fault. It has a like use in colleges.
REBU'KE, v.t. [See Pack and Impeach.]
1. To chide; to reprove; to reprehend for a fault; to check by reproof.
The proud he tam'd, the penitent he cheer'd, not to rebuke the rich offender fear'd.
Thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbor. Lev. 19.
2. To check or restrain.
The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan. Zech. 3. Is. 17.
3. To chasten; to punish; to afflict for correction.
O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger. Ps. 6.
4. To check; to silence.
Master, rebuke thy disciples. Luke 19.
5. To check; to heal.
And he stood over her and rebuked the fever. Luke 4.
6. To restrain; to calm.
He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea. Matt. 8.
REBU'KE, n.
1. A chiding; reproof for faults; reprehension.
Why bear you these rebukes and answer not?
2. In Scripture, chastisement; punishment; affliction for the purpose of restraint and correction. Ezek. 5. Hos. 5.
3. In low language, any kind of check.
To suffer rebuke, to endure the reproach and persecution of men. Jer. 15.
To be without rebuke, to live without giving cause of reproof or censure; to be blameless.
I only ask you to consider this as an attempt to reveal my heart, not an excuse in an attempt to defend myself or to excuse rash behaviour, simply because I meant none.
As the brother posted previously in his regard to not be attacked, I thank him for the admonishment he has given me to be real particular to whom I respond as well as how I respond.
I do believe I have the right to defend a person's character as I have Bro. Kidd's. Those who don't know him attack his character. "Don't judge a book by it's cover" it hasd been said, I suggest/admonish that you take time to familiarize yourself with the man, and not his outward appearance.
I as well, seem to be attacked because some have not had the adequate amount of time in getting to know me, I hope this will soon be on the positive note from here on out.
Thank You for your consideration,
Brother Ricky