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Originally Posted by Tithesmeister
I must confess that I do not wear a beard. I shave nearly every day. But the issue to me is that the doctrine is not in harmony with the scripture. If Jesus did wear a beard, which seems to be the consensus, and the apostles did, which seems to be the case, why are we as Apostolics preaching against them?
The words of the Disciple above take on a very real meaning when we would rather have respect for the words of men, than the example of Jesus. It has been referenced several times here, but is it not significant that if Jesus showed up in our services (in the flesh) that He would not be allowed on the platform? He really would be watched closely, not in a reverent way, but out of a suspicion for His lack of Spirituality. No one in our ranks would believe that it was Him. That would be evident just because He was wearing a beard. Surely Jesus would never do such a thing.
Is the regard for the words of men above the example of Jesus not a pretty solid case for idolatry?
Maybe men ARE gods to them!
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Exactly! Why cant they see this? In their folly they have turned away
MULTITUDES of good men, then using them as object lessons on pride and rebellion, and ultimately trillions of years in Hell.
And then how many men with a call to Preach are sitting on a pew not able to fulfill their ministry?
Yes these men pleasing "shave only" Pastors will give an account. What is needed is for one powerful Pastor or Evangelist or Prophet to stand up publickly and call out their false teaching! I dont believe it would take long if someone would lead the way!