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Originally Posted by Sherri
This couple just moved in the gift of ignorance!! Never, never, never should you disrespect the men or organization that you serve under. I learned that best in the book "The Tale of Three Kings" which I have read several times. Even when you don't agree, if you are a part of the system, you should try to submit. If you feel that you cannot submit to something that you believe is error, then you should get out. But don't cause confusion in the body; you will be held accountable as a rebellious one.
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What if you can't allow yourself to get out - but you feel that some things that are taught are in error?...ie. preaching that facial hair on men is wrong, preaching that even wearing watches will send you to hell, preaching that it's wear long sleeves or you're hell bound?
What's a person to do?....Not meaning to be rebellious, these people who don't agree with the standards, but can't leave, are at best misunderstood and at worst excommunicated. Any opinions from anyone? I've prayed Lord, please don't let me end up like the people in this story, but sometimes all of the mentioning of standards as being what makes us holy gets a little overwhelming in some churches. I want to keep "standards," but outward "standards" are not what make me holy. The beauty of holiness - in my opinion - is the beauty of being complete in Him - to have taken on His Spirit and bearing His fruits - not the fruits of long sleeves and no watches. Just my opinion. Please no attacks.
The couple mentioned in the first post were despicable. They showed very poor judgment - actually no wisdom or finesse.