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NASB | 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the LORD sees not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." |
Bible Question:
Thanks Hank for your reply. I quoted 1 Sam 16:7 because it was used as a justification for the immodest attire, and Rom 13:10 because I believe it shows that someone with a right spirit would not knowingly dress in a way as to cause their brother to stumble. Follow-up question: what would be your take on a pastor who allows immodestly dressed women to lead worship and teach young children in the church, because he insists that even though they need to mature they have a heart to serve God, and he doesn't want to offend them? |
Bible Answer: This pastor you alluded to, is he a wimp? One wonders whether a pastor so timid that he fears reproving anyone who strays lest he offend is capable of shepherding his flock. I'd suggest he be invited to read Matthew 23:13-36 and follow Jesus' example. Obviously Jesus had no hang ups about offending the scribes and Pharisees when He pronounced the seven woes upon them for their wrong doing. It's fasionable in our time to soft-peddle everything and to water down what little truth one dares to speak. This ignominious practice has regrettably spilled over into the church and church leadership. It certainly sounds as though the pastor you allude to has caught the bug himself. --Hank |
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