[donfriesen1]

Originally Posted by Bowas

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Bowas has said: How about not trying to bring back a topic that got stopped, under the guise of another topic? Why this reading between the lines with so much suspicion? Had I taken efforts to surreptitiously start another thread you might have a case for using the word guise. I've been open and upfront. There might be a lesson in this somewhere.

This thread's first post contains two topics. These are not necessarily related. They are separate topics. One is: giving proper regard to those who hold opposing opinions; shown in Ro14. The other is: head coverings; 1Co11. The focus for me as the originator of this thread is Ro14. Do you have enough trust in me to believe so? What is the source of this distrust if not so?

I wish you didn't think that this is an attempt to re-open/continue the closed thread. Do I wish the other thread had remained open? Yes. But this thread is written to show that Ro14 is ignored by some Apostolics, when God gave it to be practiced. Correct interpretation and application of it are as necessary as with any other scripture. I am personally aware of church issues caused by its lack of application, needlessly happening when Ro14 is there to be heeded. The head covering topic was only coincidently the topic which, to me, brought Ro14 to the open. I want to share what I learnt.

Errors or neglect in the first topic, Ro14, may lead to wrongs in any other second. Whether or not any second wrong may happen in Apostolic practices, may be dependent on the right understanding of the first. Hence, the reason I write. I'd rather see the due regard given to Ro14, which prevents the error which may occur in any second.

Ro14; 15.1-7 is a long portion of scripture on one topic, but seemingly does not get much attention. Paul thinks it is an important grassroots issue by spending so many words on it. When is the last time you've heard it preached, or referenced it yourself? Regard to Ro14 is applicable in many areas, certainly not just head coverings. Ro14 shows 2 such topics, but does not limit the number of them to just 2.

Had due regard been given to Ro14, the animus shown in some posts in the "1Co11.2-16. Instincts. The Cover of Shame" thread might not have happened. Their animus highlights the need to highlight Ro14. This thread's topic is relevant here in AFF and in any church/Christian's life.

Your rejection of the possibility of discussion on Ro14 in a new thread, might leave some with an impression that you would prefer if errors of both topics should remain in the practices of Apostolics. Is that what you want others to believe of you? Of course not. What steps will you take to correct this impression?