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1 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | SpinyNorman73 | 106111 | ||
I could not agree more with your statement that we as Christians have shot ourselves on the foot by trying to jam religion down people's throats instead of live out the Christ centered life in front of them. Why did so many people follow Jesus? Was it because he was courting poilticians and crusading to change Israel through the government? NO. They followed him because of his authentic example. If more people would apply the popular WWJD correctly, they would go to the gospels to see exactly how He did do it. I teach public school (If you want to see a battle come here) and I personally have no problem pledging my allegiance to the flag. I do this knowing that in my heart that the allegiance I pledge each morning is but a drop in the bucket compared to the allegiance my heart has to God. Christians need to set the example. |
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2 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | SpinyNorman73 | 105997 | ||
In your opinion, which is fine. Don't look down on others for theirs. |
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3 | WHY DON'T WE TEACH THE CROSS? | Bible general Archive 2 | SpinyNorman73 | 105965 | ||
Clarity in your question is needed. Brian |
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4 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | SpinyNorman73 | 105924 | ||
Searcher As I read your note about your definition of worship I was reminded of 2 Samuel. If you will recall, David was bringing the ark into Jerusalem. As the ark was carried forth David sang and danced before it in intense worship. David's wife proceeds to degrade and admonish him for his behavior, of which she did not improve. David's answer? I will celebrate BEFORE THE LORD. I think caution is in order. Not only here, but with the initial question that started this thread. Who are we to question the worship of others? Who are we to question what is in their hearts? Wether they use acoustic guitars with drums or the organ or no music at all, who are we to judge what is in their hearts. God's reaction to Michal seems pretty straight forward. I would also consult 2 Corinthians 5:11. Just food for thought offered up in the spirit of mutual edification. Brian |
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5 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | SpinyNorman73 | 105881 | ||
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6 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | SpinyNorman73 | 105869 | ||
As a new visitor to this site I have enjoyed reading these posts and look forward to reading more. One thing concerns me. I see a lot of generalizing going on. Is not the expression "AMERICAN CHURCH" itself an oxymoron? Take just for one example this family who has trouble finding a member of the pastoral staff to counsel them or give a character reference. Does this mean every "american curch" is like this? No it does not. It sounds to me like this man needs to prayerfully consider discussing this serious matter with the head pastor or find a new congregation to join. The phrase "american church" troubles me for I was under the impression we were to be a global church. The one thing I have sadly seen on a consistent basis that the "american church" does well is to attack the worship styles and or beliefs that they do not approve of. The final word on these matters has, does, and always will rest with God. Go to His word, prayerfully read and consider what you find inside, then go and do it. In a nation sadly in need of examples, far too many of us "american christians" are far too busy attaking each other over tiny details and the main message is getting missed. How Satan must laugh. We, as a body of believers, need more than anything else to show our own country the love of Jesus Christ. Why did crowds follow Jesus. More than the miracles, more than the times. I believe they followed him because he was REAL to them. Jesus tore down the traditional salvation by works thinking of the pharasees. He met people where they were. Plain and simple. He loved and accepted, just as they were. Though he did not condone whatever sin they were living in, he made the human connection. THAT is what the "american church" is lacking. Not where you rest your hind parts during service or wether or not they serve coffee after service. Our attention is being cleverly diverted. And our country suffers. Brian |
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7 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | SpinyNorman73 | 105859 | ||
You say that you would never "question" ones call, but isn't that what you just did? | ||||||