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1 | INVITATION | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 200020 | ||
Irish Eyes, Perhaps the view of this topic is clouded because worldly standards are mixed with biblical standards (i.e. "invasion of privacy"). This says to me self is set above all else even in the matters of God and the body of Christ, His Church. There certainly is no biblical foundation for this. If so, someone please correct me with scripture because I have never read nor heard of such. Actually, it seems to me to completely contradict scripture and the natural reaction from one who has come to know the Lord. What place does this have in the body of Christ? Steve |
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2 | INVITATION | NT general | Irish Eyes | 200024 | ||
No, Steve. I am not putting matters of self above matters of God. Be careful lest you judge for you know me not. I am strictly speaking of biblical standards. There is nothing in the scriptures to indicate that members of the early church had to 'fill out an application' or 'have prior approval' or 'majority approval' or 'unanimous approval' or 'give a public testimony' as a condition to attending the church in worship and fellowship. I find this trend alarming and anti-scriptural. I have been asked to support this stance with scripture, but how can one provide scripture to substantiate something that was not addressed in the early church? No where does it say in the scriptures that applications shall not be required, or that approval must not be a requirement to attend. Can you read this example that I copied off the internet and honestly tell me that this is grounded in Scripture? "Realizing that the church covenant includes regular attendance at the three weekly services of the church, contributing weekly to the support of the church, etc., and that I will be disciplined according to Article VI of the constitution if I fail to keep any part of the covenant without a completely adequate and reasonable excuse I here sign that I agree to abide by the covenant of this church." As for privacy not being a Biblical standard, I disagree. Being a church member does not grant one carte blanche to stick one's nose into the business of others. Only GOD can be a critic of the thoughts and intents of the heart. |
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3 | INVITATION | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 200030 | ||
I am judging the none biblical teaching which has no biblical foundation. This teaching is a good example of the need for the church to make sure they protect the flock from worldly influence. I am not saying that everything a church does is acceptable. One example from the internet presented out of context of the whole is not something one could address adequately. It in no way provides enough information for one to understand the intent of the church. Now again, it appears your view of this issue is clouded with worldly standards. As you close your post, you once again give evidence of this by saying " As for privacy not being a Biblical standard, I disagree. Being a church member does not grant one carte blanche to stick one's nose into the business of others." This is not at all about sticking one's nose into the business of others! Consider all that has been said on the matter already. Steve |
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4 | INVITATION | NT general | Irish Eyes | 200049 | ||
I respectfully withdraw from further dialog on this matter. I thank you for taking the time and effort to discuss it with me. In Christ |
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