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1 | What do we focus on? | 1 Cor 12:13 | justme | 183425 | ||
Jeff: Denominations are made up of believers, or at least they say they are believers. Just as there are no perfect Christians, churches, or denominations, everything falls short of what God would expect. I have heard much criticism of denominations for many years. Rarely have I heard how a denomination has done so much in the name of Jesus and there is praise for the denominations. But, the denominations I have been involved with have done much to show genuine Christian love and reach out to the unloveable, feed the poor and clothe, shelter, and provide for those in need. In times of national crisis, be it fire, storms, war. or whatever the need there are those denominations that have been there in the name of Jesus. The Souther Baptis have made more meals in the USA in the last two years than any organization. In Bolivia in 1982 when the country was in a general strike when some independant missionaries has no way to get food or fuel. The Canada Missions board sent supplies to help the coworkers in Christ. Ther have been times when independant missionaries had no money for a return flight home that other brethern in Christ belonging to denominations stepped in and brought them home. I have nothing against nondenominational churches or misssion work. But, I am very supportive of at least the denominations I have belonged to. Yes Jeff, there are tares of many kinds. I personally focus on the good that is been done and being done, and not on the negative. I see the end where Christ and His bride are together for eternity, not the evil one that overcomes us. I may well see the glass half full. I don't spend much effort on the empty side of the glass. Blessings Jeff. justme |
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2 | What do we focus on? | 1 Cor 12:13 | jlhetrick | 183442 | ||
Thank you for your post justme, In keeping with the user rules of the forum I sincerely state that none of what I have written or continue to write is an attempt at unfriendly debate or argument. With that said friend, let me point you back to the history of this thread. My belief is that you have misrepresented my statements to no small degree and to the weight of negative focus and by doing so threaten to sustain a negative focus. And all this while denying a negative focus? Again, a history of the thread will demonstrate a simple attempt to redirect a statement you made suggesting that believers should assume that a churches rule is biblical because it is, well, the churches rule. My caution and pointing out that this guidance was not only inappropriate but dangerous should, in my opinion, have been responded to responsibly by retracting the statement or clarifying the meaning of your statement. You still have not done that brother. Instead, you continue to respond in a way that very obviously attempts to present me as one who sees the church as villainous. For the record, and that record includes what I have previously written and is available for study, I do not. If the last word is important to you please respond to this post, however, in the spirit of not apparently continuing down the wrong path, I will take your response to heart without offering another in this thread or topic. God bless, we are still brothers, and one day we will laugh about our differences if even they are remembered. Jeff |
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3 | What do we focus on? | 1 Cor 12:13 | justme | 183525 | ||
Jeff" I will respecy your desires. May I kindly say that to dialogue even when it is unfomfortab;e takes the rough edges off our stony belief formations that we have not worked out for our selves. I am certian Paul got into many debates that became HOT. Often growth comes in resolving misunderstandings rather than cutting of any further comunications. Never the less, I wish you well. justme |
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4 | What do we focus on? | 1 Cor 12:13 | mark d seyler | 183537 | ||
Hi Justme, Would you take a look at my post 183536 and let me know if I'm clue-in or clueless? Love in Christ, Mark |
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