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Originally Posted by QueenEsther (Post 32411)

What about costly array?

Also not listed as a sin.

Do I think it's necessary? No, but 'costly array' is a subjective definition.

Go to GC and you will see lots of 'costly array'! Feathers and all!

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Originally Posted by Digging4Truth (Post 32423)

What would you define as functional jewelery.

A ring, a belt, a hair barrett, wedding rings, watches etc...... Some may be questionable, like those tie thingies.

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Originally Posted by Kutless (Post 32413)

So you mean my 6th grade Social Studies teacher Miss Higambotham is hellbound?

LOL! My son's 5th grade teacher had a mustache, and I don't mean just a little. She had a full mustache!

I saw her a couple years ago. She shaves now. :D

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Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne (Post 32427)

Also not listed as a sin.

Do I think it's necessary? No, but 'costly array' is a subjective definition.

Go to GC and you will see lots of 'costly array'! Feathers and all!

Oh, I know and I think some people are sinning because they worry more about thier apprearance than going and praying.

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Originally Posted by Digging4Truth (Post 32423)

What would you define as functional jewelery.

The Bible doesn't mention functional jewelry being ok or not ok. Just another man-made rule that is subjective.

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Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne (Post 32427)

Also not listed as a sin.

Do I think it's necessary? No, but 'costly array' is a subjective definition.

Go to GC and you will see lots of 'costly array'! Feathers and all!

What is sin in your opinion? Just curious.

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Originally Posted by tbpew (Post 32414)

I think the no-facial hair stance has done great damage to the presumpton of biblically-based references for establishing outward appearances.

It seems to be fuel for those who that want to say how crazy it is to listen to folks that actually believe outward appearances matter.

Occassionally, it is kind of fun to see the squirmming when a person who is attempting to be both:
1. a no-face hair advocate
and
2.heralding M/F distinction

I do not wear face hair solely for one reason; I do not want to be a stumblingblock for my weaker brethren.

The local pastorate has (over the last 7-10 years) become very very accomodating of those who choose such outward appearances but the platform has no representation of such.

Agreed...

I think that the no facial hair stance might have possibly kept people away from the church as well. It is clear and easy to see that not only does the Bible not speak out against facial hair but even gives instructino on how to keep ones beard. If someone sees a group of people who blatantly speak against something full in the face of absolute evidence that the word of God say differently then how can they have any confidence in anything else they have to say.

Also... I feel the same way about keeping shaven as to not be a stumbling block to others...(although I don't think I would wear a bear anyway)... But I also believe that these people are made weak by decades of putting forth of man made doctrine. Part of what their belief is built on had no biblical basis and now this has caused them to be weak in the sight of others who did not build on such foundations.

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Originally Posted by QueenEsther (Post 32431)

Oh, I know and I think some people are sinning because they worry more about thier apprearance than going and praying.

That's a judgment call that only God can make because He truly knows the heart.

And let's face it. We are all concerned about our appearance, and it's appropriate, as God made us that way.

Worry more about it than going and praying? How do you know? Just asking, because if they don't go, then how can they be more concerned about their appearance in order to go? If they don't pray, then why do they go?

Ok, so I'm analytical. Sue me. :D

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Originally Posted by QueenEsther (Post 32439)

What is sin in your opinion? Just curious.

The Bible mentions what sin is. We tend to add to what the Bible says, however.

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Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne (Post 32442)

To sue a bro or sis in would be a sin........... I'll just pray for you and add the coals of fire up on your head....:heeheehee :heeheehee