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Originally Posted by ManOfWord
Telling people that there are things that are good and that there are things that are harmful is the responsibility of the under-shepherd. However, attaching a soteriologic significance to something that God does not, IMO, is heretical. Anyone who messes with what God requires, I believe, will face a harsh judgement. I have no problem with folks who follow their personal convictions. But when those convictions become a requirement for salvation, then we have a problem!
Tell me that you do whatever it is that you do because you feel that it is the right thing to do. But don't tell me that I'm lost unless I do it YOUR way! The LAST thing I want to do is to require more from folks than God does for their salvation. I'm fairly fearless and a "pioneer" type, but I ain't treadin' on that ground.
As we judge, we shall be judged. I want mercy! I need mercy! I had better extend mercy!  |
EggZactly MOW..that's what I'm talking about.
Some folks feel they can require all manner of "standards" an declare that God is goona get you if you don't comply.
That same preacher has never thought it out that if he is with all his great education he recieved at Bible School is wrong on these imposed issues that he will be the one trembling before the throne on judgment day NOT the gal who wears pj's with legs to bed.
