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Subject: How does the above relate to serving |
Bible Note: HI Steve, Not sure if you are asking if a restriction of service would be too severe, or not severe enough.? Notwithstanding, I am not sure that it is changing the standards of God, except perhaps, lowering them, i.e. Ananias and Sapphira, told what would in this day be considered,.... just a little white lie. If anything, my solution, would be lacking as far as "God's standards" are concerned. It would seem that Scripture is saying that I am wrong.... Sense the holy spirit doesn't seem to be in the practice of striking people dead In this day, they should be, "at least", restricted from any service at all. Bottom line is, sin needs to be dealt with..... Or,.. overlooked? In the body, if your hand causes you to sin cut it off, if your eye causes you to sin pluck it out. It is better to go through this life, without an eye or a hand, then to be in danger of the fire of hell. a little sin in the body is a little sickness, but like the yeast a little goes a long way, until the whole body is infected. sin is like cancer, the sooner you cut it out, the better your chances of survival. The hard part is to get our humanness out of the way, and do this in love, I guess you'd call that tough love. We need to remember to let them know that in all things, we love and forgive them, and our desire is to restore fellowship. God bless. John |