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Originally Posted by Digging4Truth
So you are agreeing with my statement that you have set your sights to be like the church? I never expected to see that.
Not always... sometimes it is honest pastors, strong pastors and wise pastors who see what "thus saith the word of God" and speak honestly to their people about these things.
The people didn't come up with this concept on their own brother.... this concept was delivered to them by pastors. On this issue.. the only cure is in an honest pastorate who will love the people enough and be honest enough with themselves and with God to put down their pride and admit that they can no longer stand by this standard because their primary goal is to love, live and preach the word of God.
That pastor... is a man worthy of more honor than men can bestow.
That pastor... is a man of integrity and love for people and the word of God.
That pastor... has earned great respect.
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The Church is striving to be like Christ.
I am striving to be in fellowship with the Church as we grow together, keeping the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Any dimwit knows that Jesus is our ultimate example, the measure of Whose stature we are reaching for.
I do not teach that facial hair is a sin. Period.
I have been honest with every man who has ever asked me.
I have told men that it would be sad to let a beard hide from others the good person that I know, and that I think it is honorable to forego this liberty in order to expand out influence.
If that much honesty doesn't qualify for the D4T Seal of Approval, fine with me.
