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Originally Posted by Blubayou
I accepted a lot of what was taught for many years without questioning the biblical foundation. As I researched and read the Bible about these doctrines, I now believe that we cannot earn our salvation. That outward standards have a place,but they are not part of my salvation. Christ paid for my salvation on Calvary, my responsibility is to let Christ reflect in my life in every way. I still have questions about the hair issue. I find I Cor. 11:5-15 some of the most confusing scriptures in the Bible. I really believe Paul was dealing with cultural issues and not salvational issues. |
Outward standards are all about the SECOND greatest commandment of the NT, which is to love your neighbor. If you truly love your neighbor you will not tempt them. You will also dress and act in such a way as to respect them while not trying to cause feelings of envy.
It is simply amazing how one basic principle can applied to so many things!