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Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne
There are several reason why people follow standards but don't feel they are necessary.
In my case, I followed standards that my pastor set forth since I was a member of the choir. I followed them willingly. He didn't give me a single scripture for doing what he asked, but I obeyed him because it was a rule he set. I had a choice.....to obey and sing, or bow out and not sing. He didn't care either way.
He also knew there were exceptions to his rules. For instance, there was a woman who was a surgical nurse, and she had to wear scrub pants as part of her uniform. She was also a member of the choir.
Another woman wore pants to her job, as the safety protocol wouldn't allow her to wear a skirt. She taught Sunday School and had this exception.
Now, I didn't take their exceptions and apply them to myself. Common sense comes into play here.
There are several reasons why people follow standards without believing they are salvational.
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I was referring more to those who follow standards all their life feel they are necessary then to quit following them.. for instance for a 50 year old woman who had been raised Apostolic w/ holiness standards lived it all these years then to decide she would cut her hair, wear pants, etc..