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1 | Should Women Wear Hats? | 1 Cor 11:4 | CarlosDF | 203974 | ||
Ah, but by placing it as 'moral issue' and in the writing of an Hebrew who then became one inwardly (Paul), did you not mean the context of the Mosaic law, with consideration of the culture of the surrounding population? The moral guidelines of Paul would be the law (Mosaic), and now that he has become a new man in Christ, the moral guidelines would be of the Holy Spirit's leading. The principal of circumcision was symbolic, yet an absolute practical moral and legal requirement. Arguably an higher moral issue than head coverings, but of the same class. I don't think it's a trivial issue, because it requires, in my belief, the guidance of the Spirit to experientially realize. Christ as fulfillment of the law (moral, religious, and practical requirements), yet awareness of ones impact upon those around you. Great question, there are many today who live by legalism, yet are believers. And many who offend unknowingly, by not knowing or not following the anointing. Amazing Grace indeed! As one already replied, our freedom is absolute in Christ, we can not transgress beyond His sacrifice. Yet, it is the source of life within that guides us actively in the here and now. The living God is the living word, which is the more perfect law. How we should fear God in this! Fervently seek His voice with trembling! Yet praise Him for such grace... Forgive my obtuse communications, far to much education, and not enough humility. May the living word resound in you. |
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2 | Should Women Wear Hats? | 1 Cor 11:4 | Tamara Brewington | 203977 | ||
Well, well, well, you have decided to reveal yourself. Paul had Timothy circumsised because he was(partialy) Jewish in order make himself and Timothy a Jew to the Jews that they might win some. And Paul went and took a vow at Jerusalem in order appease the Jerusalem church and the Jewish population in Jerusalem(which backfired). Paul did indeed use Mosaic law in these instances in order to win some and to appease some. Later, while at Corinith he deals with another moral issue, the order in the church regarding the headship of Christ to man and man to woman and woman to angels. In the first instance he uses wisdom to be all things to all men in order to proclaim the gospel. In the second instance he uses bad judgment in a thwarted effort to appease the Jews both believers and unbelievers. In the thrid instance he does something different, he is not making an appeal to conscience based on the use of Mosaic Law. Instead he appeals to conscience based on guidelines he received from the Holy Spirit for a moral response on the part of Christians. This is a different type of appeal and the hat was definitley a symbol, but not the same type of symbol as a vow of purification or circumcision as it did not stem from the same religious economy. It is arguable that circumcision should be considered a higher moral issue seeing as how Paul says he would rather those who compel others to do so as a means of salvation should rather mutilate themsleves. And seeing as how Paul said if anyone had an inclination to be contentious about lenght of hair and head coverings we have no other practice, nor have the churches of God. This made it an imperitave at the time. So the question stands is it normative for today as a moral imperative, or is it an historical phenomena? Following a moral imperative from the Holy Spirit is not legalism is it? And it is not uncommon for Christian practice of moral obligations to offend those who are perishing or those who don't like to hear that things that aren't the cultural norm are correct behavior as Christians. See why my pastor said he had other bigger battles to fight? Some folks answered me saying I took up too much space and time with this and made a lot of jokes... Interesting you didn't find it trivial. Hats don't save of course, hats don't confer grace either that I can see. But it is not unimportant to be obedient, my aim is to get under the headship of Christ in all areas. He is Lord of my life. You ain't being obtuse, just circumspect. Your humility is fine... God Bless, Tamara | ||||||
3 | Should Women Wear Hats? | 1 Cor 11:4 | CarlosDF | 204117 | ||
Dearest saint of the most High God, I fervently inquired of God in the Spirit as to what answer would lead to life. I perceived two things of the Lord, a vision and a word, let them be delivered with the anointing. And may anything of myself be consumed in the flaming, living word He speaks. If I am revealed, as you state, it is to no gain spiritually. I perceived one standing before a mirror, the one on this side having a hat, yet the reflection having none. Are the saints who stand before God, praising Him and giving Him glory forever wearing hats? I do not know but what I see. If one, in faith, chooses to cover in this realm, as a picture of the order of God, do I judge that legalism? No, I have stepped off the throne of my own heart, and can not. We must allow the Spirit to bring forth what you state, the moral imperative, for this day. Yet the spiritual reality that the Spirit pushes forward in this realm, in this age, is the eternal reality of His Kingdom. This leads to the weightier issue of "the headship of Christ in all areas", where we have superceding guidance. To submit to the head practically, one must submit to the body under that head. The building up of the body of Christ is what the life in you wants above all, not to foster contention. That submission is not symbolic! It is by faith, and evidenced by the life you bring forth in the body. If promotion of the wearing of hats was of the Spirit now, in the body where you meet, life would accompany that choice and word. I make no judgment whether that has happened apart from the context of Paul's discourse, is happening somewhere in the universal body, or will happen at some future point. But to raise the question, even with the intention of obedience, yet find dissension in those you meet with, is not finding life. It is judgment of what is correct and incorrect outside of the authority in the body you have submitted to. If it is a prophetic word you bring forth to the members you meet with, a new guiding revelation, you will find life and Grace to give it, even in the midst of persecution, even unto separation from that fellowship. That is extreem, and such a word would be accompanied by confirmation, yes? If it is a 'moral imperative' that you have personal revelation about, then practice it by all means, guarding your heart carefully to not turn that into legalism, which is just as legalistic now as in ancient days, irregardless of new or old economy. Forgive me for not having anything beyond that, no more verses, or vision. May God grant you increased faith extending beyond the mind's comprehension, and a transformed will to follow where He leads in peace. By the Spirit, may His hand lay upon you a new outpouring! With love |
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4 | Should Women Wear Hats? | 1 Cor 11:4 | Tamara Brewington | 204118 | ||
Thank you whoever you are! God Bless, Tamara | ||||||