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Originally Posted by mfblume
Amen and amen. This verse means taht infatuation with keeping standards standrads standards is not going to STOP THE FLESH FROM working overtime. IN fact, it enhances fleshliness. Look at at the fighting attitudes of those who always talk standards more than anything else.
They preach on many things, but when standards are an issue, a fighting, spitting attitude rises up. Whew. That is weird, folks. They throw around the phrase, "Going to hell, going to hell, going to hell," so loosely and flippantly. I cannot stand that manner -- it is flat-out pharisaical.
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Very true. I think where many are torn on the issue is that they see the beauty in it, but when the ugliness raises it's head it is hard to take. I'm sure it is a struggle for many on the inside wondering - "What could work for me?"
If you are in leadership, as we are, you have to be in unity and go with it or at least abide by it.
My only problem with the whole issue is, as I have stated, calling it "not salvational", but preaching it as though it is.
What would mean more to me is that someone would call or identify me as a "Christian" not because of how I dress, but because of the "fruit" that I bear. My countenance, my demeanor, my helpfulness, my caring...... everything that people really want in a Christian.