Originally Posted by Charnock (Post 776684)

For years, many of the men who now comprise the WPF complained about the lack of integrity displayed by ministers who signed the UPC's Affirmation Statement, only to ignore its purpose.

It is the primary reason many of the WPFers gave for leaving the UPC.

So... imagine my surprise as I casually perused the Articles of Faith of the WPF and found these little nuggets, which are obviously being ignored by men who agreed, IN WRITING, to uphold these principles carefully crafted only recently. Please understand that no minister can obtain membership in the WPF without agreeing with/to the following statements.


Under the heading Stewardship of Personal Life we find the following...

I will refrain from publicly speaking or writing against any other apostolic/Pentecostal organization. However, I do reserve the right to speak out or write as God would direct me against any sin, trend or compromise which weakens the truth and righteousness of God’s Word and Kingdom.


I will promote revival, support missions, promote unity, avoid discord, and strengthen my brethren in every manner possible.

http://www.worldwidepf.com/go/default/index.cfm/about-us/articles-of-faith/

Obviously, as many have pointed out, there are several men who are completely ignoring this portion of the WPF's AOF.

Are these men suffering from a lack of integrity?

Do we dare level the charge "liar" as they have done to others in the past?

Or do we conveniently ignore the inconsistency, and chalk it all up to conservative passion?

Shalom

Originally Posted by deltaguitar (Post 776692)

If a WPFer was preaching against another organization would anyone ever really know about it?

Originally Posted by GrowingPains (Post 776694)

Do you know the men/churches that are represented in the WPF?

Originally Posted by Charnock (Post 776684)

For years, many of the men who now comprise the WPF complained about the lack of integrity displayed by ministers who signed the UPC's Affirmation Statement, only to ignore its purpose.

It is the primary reason many of the WPFers gave for leaving the UPC.

So... imagine my surprise as I casually perused the Articles of Faith of the WPF and found these little nuggets, which are obviously being ignored by men who agreed, IN WRITING, to uphold these principles carefully crafted only recently. Please understand that no minister can obtain membership in the WPF without agreeing with/to the following statements.


Under the heading Stewardship of Personal Life we find the following...

I will refrain from publicly speaking or writing against any other apostolic/Pentecostal organization. However, I do reserve the right to speak out or write as God would direct me against any sin, trend or compromise which weakens the truth and righteousness of God’s Word and Kingdom.


I will promote revival, support missions, promote unity, avoid discord, and strengthen my brethren in every manner possible.

http://www.worldwidepf.com/go/default/index.cfm/about-us/articles-of-faith/

Obviously, as many have pointed out, there are several men who are completely ignoring this portion of the WPF's AOF.

Are these men suffering from a lack of integrity?

Do we dare level the charge "liar" as they have done to others in the past?

Or do we conveniently ignore the inconsistency, and chalk it all up to conservative passion?

Shalom

Originally Posted by Charnock (Post 776684)

For years, many of the men who now comprise the WPF complained about the lack of integrity displayed by ministers who signed the UPC's Affirmation Statement, only to ignore its purpose.

It is the primary reason many of the WPFers gave for leaving the UPC.

So... imagine my surprise as I casually perused the Articles of Faith of the WPF and found these little nuggets, which are obviously being ignored by men who agreed, IN WRITING, to uphold these principles carefully crafted only recently. Please understand that no minister can obtain membership in the WPF without agreeing with/to the following statements.


Under the heading Stewardship of Personal Life we find the following...

I will refrain from publicly speaking or writing against any other apostolic/Pentecostal organization. However, I do reserve the right to speak out or write as God would direct me against any sin, trend or compromise which weakens the truth and righteousness of God’s Word and Kingdom.


I will promote revival, support missions, promote unity, avoid discord, and strengthen my brethren in every manner possible.

http://www.worldwidepf.com/go/default/index.cfm/about-us/articles-of-faith/

Obviously, as many have pointed out, there are several men who are completely ignoring this portion of the WPF's AOF.

Are these men suffering from a lack of integrity?

Do we dare level the charge "liar" as they have done to others in the past?

Or do we conveniently ignore the inconsistency, and chalk it all up to conservative passion?

Shalom

Originally Posted by Charnock (Post 776684)

For years, many of the men who now comprise the WPF complained about the lack of integrity displayed by ministers who signed the UPC's Affirmation Statement, only to ignore its purpose.

It is the primary reason many of the WPFers gave for leaving the UPC.

So... imagine my surprise as I casually perused the Articles of Faith of the WPF and found these little nuggets, which are obviously being ignored by men who agreed, IN WRITING, to uphold these principles carefully crafted only recently. Please understand that no minister can obtain membership in the WPF without agreeing with/to the following statements.


Under the heading Stewardship of Personal Life we find the following...

I will refrain from publicly speaking or writing against any other apostolic/Pentecostal organization. However, I do reserve the right to speak out or write as God would direct me against any sin, trend or compromise which weakens the truth and righteousness of God’s Word and Kingdom.


I will promote revival, support missions, promote unity, avoid discord, and strengthen my brethren in every manner possible.

http://www.worldwidepf.com/go/default/index.cfm/about-us/articles-of-faith/

Obviously, as many have pointed out, there are several men who are completely ignoring this portion of the WPF's AOF.

Are these men suffering from a lack of integrity?

Do we dare level the charge "liar" as they have done to others in the past?

Or do we conveniently ignore the inconsistency, and chalk it all up to conservative passion?

Shalom

Originally Posted by bishoph (Post 777446)

My good friend, I do not know you (at least I don't think I do) however, IMO drive-by remarks such as these are what's wrong with Pentecostalism in general and Apostolics specifically. If you have proof of such activity, please post it here (i.e. name the men and when such remarks etc were made) so that everyone can judge the veracity of such an allegation. If no such evidence exists.....quit sowing discord!

I am not a member of the WPF, however, I have attended many of their meetings, both public and private, and have yet to hear any derogatory remarks about other organizations or ministers.

I find it interesting that people are so quick to broadcast the "inconsistencies" of others but have no problem violating scriptural mandates as well.