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1 | What do you like about the ... church? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 95694 | ||
It will be difficult for you to participate in this discussion if you are predisposed to be critical. It is easier for many people to find the faults in others. However, we may find that there is some good in every corner of the church. If f we criticise every system that we see, then the sum of it all may be that we nullify ourselves. If we look for the good everywhere and seek to incrporate it in our own lives, then we may maximize the chances of improving ourselves. A wise man has said, "Don't look for the flaws as you go through life, and even when you find them, it is often kind to be somewhat blind, and to look for the virtues behind them". I wonder if he got the idea from James who said, (Jas 4:11) "Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge". I cannot recall a scripture which says we should look for the good in others. But if one carries and reads and tries to practice the word of God, there must be something that they do right. No comment need be taken to indicate that one approves of a denomination as a whole. On the other hand, no one should be offended by the question or take it to suggest that there is very little right with that system. But I would like to see what we appreciate about each other. So let's say this thread is all about positive things. whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. What do you think is good and praiseworthy in say, the Roman Catholic Church? |
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2 | What do you like about the ... church? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Makarios | 95723 | ||
Aixen7z4, I have met many people who worship Christ as Roman Catholics, people of whom I have became fast friends and have had very interesting theological conversations with.. I have been lent material and have studied much of what Catholics believe, which has been interesting and, at times, benefitial for me in understanding what I believe. "What do you think is good and praiseworthy in say, the Roman Catholic Church?" I would say that many Catholic believers who I have met have been some of the most excellent, humble and servant-led people that I have had a chance to make friends with, debate with, and discuss theology with. :-) I won't forget my Catholic friend who I spent a Saturday with walking down the streets of Lexington, KY, sharing Christ to all the people on the street. Boy we had fun that Saturday! And all the 'cuts' and 'bruises' and abuse from witnessing are well worth it when someone does truly accept Christ, right there, on the spot! Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3 | Aren't those parts good? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 95730 | ||
I thought of the decency and order in their meetings. Is that not good? (See 1Co 14:40). I thought of the piety and devotion that leads them to sometimes lead monastic lives. Is that not good? (See Luke 9:23). I thought of their submission to authority. Is that not good? (See Hebrews 13;7,17). I would hope that we would not have to give up ideals such as the priesthood of all believers (1Pe 2:9), the need to work (2Th 3:12), or the need to also follow Christ (1Co 11:1) in order to emulate those. |
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4 | Aren't those parts good? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Godman | 95757 | ||
IS THIS REALY A QUESTION? | ||||||
5 | Aren't those parts good? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 95808 | ||
Doesn't look like a question, does it? I know. It is really a prompt, to show the kind of responses I was looking for when I asked the original question. I hope this will make it easier for you to respond. | ||||||