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1 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | BradK | 190780 | ||
Dear Bearded Bro, First off, your exegesis is pretty slim to none in offering solid Biblical support! Second, you're making a mountain out of a mole hill on this issue! Third, this is really more of a matter of personal preference than it is being God-directed! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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2 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | Bearded Bro | 190782 | ||
Brad, This study was a six month long journey through the Bible, and I really did not think it necessary to list all the scripture reference here. I do not think that one can just look up a verse of scripture and receive the complete understanding and application that God intended. It is like when you read through the Bible every year and you get something new each time. I believe this is the kind of understanding that comes when we begin to wean off the milk of the Word, and can finally start to handle the meat of the Word. I really did not intend for it to seem as you said; "making a mountain out of a mole hill". I have heard that some Baptist preachers and leaders will not allow a man with a beard to get behind their pulpit, and this is not in keeping with Christianity. You are correct that this is not necessarily God-directed, but I believe that it is God-preferred. In Christ, Paul |
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3 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | BradK | 190786 | ||
Dear Paul, I thank you for the clarification- it does help. And, I can appreciate the time and study that you did. However,with all due respect, I would call what "some Baptist preachers" may not be allowing as pure and simple legalism. I attended a Baptist church here in the NW some years ago and facial hair was not part of their practice. I'm simply not convinced that there is any mandate, or preference in God's Word to support this contention. Ultimately, there are far more important issues to be studied and discussed in my honest opinion (Rom. 14:1). May God bless you in your walk and may you find His grace to be sufficient:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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4 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | Bearded Bro | 190816 | ||
Dear Brad I appreciate your thoughtful response. I guess the importance of a subject, is in the eyes of the beholder. Yes, I am aware of far more life changing issues that can, and should be studied. You must feel that I have never visited these or discussed them before. I asure you, that is not the case. I don't always study the Word with the thought of changing the world in the mind. This was purely for my own enjoyment, but God always teaches me something from His Word, even if I am not looking for a lesson. Thanks again for your kind words, and may God richly bless you. In Christ Paul |
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