"Beards are sin!" False doctrine?

[1ofthechosen]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

Oh so we ARE going to preach Moses. I see.

That's moral law it has nothing to do with preaching Moses. God explicitly says He hates it, that never passes away. Shouldn't we want to please God? But the law of Moses is something different.

[1ofthechosen]

Originally Posted by Aquila

Pork and shellfish are listed as abominations too. Do you believe that the dietary code still stands?

Scripture says "it should be abomination to you". Deuteronomy 22:5 says "for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God." A big difference.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by 1ofthechosen

We've been called to dress moderately. But if we take away suits what are the men of God supposed to wear? Let's just follow this line of thoughts.

I know entire churches that are rather informal, non-flashy, plain. But they aren't Apostolic. The Apostolics around me dress to the nines. All polished and starched, every hair in place. They dont wear jewelry, but they are quite flashy. Dressed perfectly for the local Sunday show.

I've attended house churches for several years. I don't even own a suit anymore. Lol

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

But my question is WHY PREACH AGAINST BEARDS? So its ok to run people out of Church or never let them in in the first place over something everyone knows IS NOT A SIN?

If we all know its not a sin why preach against it?

Believe me, I'm not defending the anti-beard position. If I was feeling preachy I could blast this thread with a three part book, chapter, and verse Bible study showing its more likely a sin to be clean shaven than fully bearded.

I just get irritated when people ignore what is actually being said, and go off knocking down straw men, that's all. I think too many here get all end of the worldish about things, instead of simply discussing doctrine.

[houston]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Believe me, I'm not defending the anti-beard position. If I was feeling preachy I could blast this thread with a three part book, chapter, and verse Bible study showing its more likely a sin to be clean shaven than fully bearded.

I just get irritated when people ignore what is actually being said, and go off knocking down straw men, that's all. I think too many here get all end of the worldish about things, instead of simply discussing doctrine.

I would be interested in reading that.

[Amanah]

Originally Posted by 1ofthechosen

Amen. And for everyone who doesn't like it, find you a liberal UPC church with mood lights that's like a high-class jazz bar, and no altars and all that and go there. But don't complain about standards. If it's a deal breaker find you some standards you can adhere to!! Just beware that's a dangerous path!! Ok enough of this!! Moving on!!

liberal UPC church with mood lights that's like a high-class jazz bar and no altars? what planet are you from?

[houston]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I think what I said(I am 60 so memory can be foggy) you might go to heaven with a beard but you are not going to go to heaven with a beard from here. Because we are not having beards here. If I remember correctly(again I am 60) someone called me a nitwit and I responded by saying I might be a nitwit but I am the nitwit God put in charge here.
But that is so close we are not fussing about it AND I feel the same now as I did then.

Not sure how this is justifiable.

[houston]

Originally Posted by 1ofthechosen

Amen. And for everyone who doesn't like it, find you a liberal UPC church with mood lights that's like a high-class jazz bar, and no altars and all that and go there. But don't complain about standards. If it's a deal breaker find you some standards you can adhere to!! Just beware that's a dangerous path!! Ok enough of this!! Moving on!!

This is quite ignorant.

[Amanah]

does this look like a high class jazz bar? pics from yesterday

[consapente89]

Originally Posted by Amanah

liberal UPC church with mood lights that's like a high-class jazz bar and no altars? what planet are you from?

I don't think he was referring to all UPC churches as liberal with mood lights and such. I certainly have seen UPC churches that fit the bill.