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NASB | 1 Timothy 4:16 Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 4:16 Pay close attention to yourself [concentrate on your personal development] and to your teaching; persevere in these things [hold to them], for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you. |
Bible Question: How important is it to agree with our church? |
Bible Answer: Hello Alaci, Welcome to the Forum! Since your question is general- and I don't know specifics- I can only comment generally:-) I would say, it's important- even crucial- that we agree on the Essentials of the Faith: The Diety of Christ, the Authority of Scripture, Salvation by grace through faith, etc. I would assume your church is Orthodox and holds these beliefs? So, in essentials unity (Eph. 4:3-6); In non-essentials, such as manner and frequency of Communion, Baptism, the perpetuity of Sign gifts, etc. there's room for grace.(Rom. 14:1) When I started attending my present church, there were some areas with which I disagreed. I met with my pastor and he said something very simple, yet profound, "Brad, I'm the senior Pastor and there are things I disagree with!". I thought, "hmmm... good point". I'm still fellowowshipping there and teaching some 13-plus years later! So, I truly believe it's not that we disagree- as long as it's not over essentials- but how we learn to agree to disagree over the non-essentials! These can be huge stumbling blocks... Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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