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NASB | Colossians 2:21 "Do not handle, do not taste, do not touch!" |
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Bible Question:
Why do Christian denominations practice " do not do this, do not do that, wear this don't wear that" When the bible clearly teaches not to? We are to learn to walk in the Spirit through Christ "our life"! Col 3:4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. (Not in outward codes and regulations.) A prime example of this inaccurate practice is blatantly stating that drinking wine with alcohol in it is SIN. Clearly to anyone with an 8 th grade education can read that the Bible speaks about fermented wine. The qualifications for bishop and deacon is to not be givin to much wine. Not total probation. The word says to be filled with the Spirit and not with much wine, clearly we are not to get drunk, no question about that in my mind. But blatantly across America it is preached it is a sin to drink period. It is not the truth, why can't we tell the truth as the bible states it and allow the Spirit lead us? Are believers incapable of walking in the Spirit on their own and need a Church leader to tell them what to do? Is God hand so short that he cannot lead us and discipline us for disobedience? I have no problem with a person having a conviction not to wear make up, not to drink or to wear black suits if they believe God has led them in that direction, but to look down on those in condemnation is wrong, many to the point of believing you are not saved if you do not practice their works, like having a beard or women wearing pants. I believe this scripture and its context state that this practice is wrong and could and probably should be exposed as SIN. We do more righteous works and sin less as we learn to surrender and submit to the Lord Jesus Christ and our co-death with him at the cross and our new life in Christ. Romans 6:3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: 6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. 7 For he that is dead is freed F21 from sin. 8 Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: 9 Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. 10 For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. 11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. 12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. 13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments F22 of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. and Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. In Christ, Tim Hines P. S. I know I shot a religious cow here but, the truth is the truth. |
Bible Answer: Tim: You have some valid thoughts and conclusions. May I conclude that you are going to a Dispensational Premillennialist Fundimentalist church? There a wide scope of churches that fall into the catagory listed above. As every church has the right to set up their own set of standards, and expect members to follow their standards. Now how far a church can go to make these standards are kept is a horse of another color. Some churches practice shunning, and open punnishment of wayward members. You have shot no religious cow as far as I am concerned. Yes the truth is the truth, and by truth we are set free. You have experienced what I call a church that is quite primative. Many of those who reject modern "english" ways are of this mind set and way of life. Perhaps the better choice is to remove yourself from such a restricted church. I would NOT give them a piece of your mind before I left, but just leave abd find a church that you find closer to scripture. I personally would be very unhappy with this kind of church, however there are some fokes that feel this is the best way for them. The problem is when controlling churches want to take control and responsibility for your total life. I believe that is wrong. Tim, you have some bitterness and maybe rightfully so, only you know for sure. I encourage you to ask the Lord for direction, and then follow the Lords leading. Bear in mind someone who is as unhappy as your are don't like the members being as upset as you seem to be. I suggest you move in a peacefull mannor ASAP. Any thoughts or ideas? Blessings Tim. justme |