Separation From The World - Page 3

Dagwood · #21 05-10-2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by The Lemon

Bro. Robbins,

How can I rip you when I have had similar thoughts myself....wow I thought I was the only one with that fleeting thought.

The simplicity of their life is alluring, especially given all the external pressures of this life. Besides the fact that they are very much works based in their thinking, they do put great emphasis on family which to me is missing, not only in the "world", but unfortunately in the church as well.

I do appreciate the simple church concept they have however, no elaborite bulidings that cost a fortune and no "paid staff". they could care less about "entertainment" type ministries as well as programs and the dreaded "FUNdraisers". It makes me wonder how close we really are to the "world" when many churches both in and out of Apostolica format everything to the attracting of the lost.

I remember an old preacher proclaim that the harvest tool used in the bible was the Word of God, not a program and not entertainment.

SOOOO if you get ripped, we will get ripped together..

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Originally Posted by Bro. Robbins

LOL... well, always welcome company... LOL.

When I read the Word, and see the admonishons to be separated, to be Sanctified... the life like the Amish to me seems to be so much more in line with what I think God would have us be than the modern day Apostolic church. The simplicity... the values... the respect... the genuine life of worship and service... just seems to be so much more what God would have us be.

I frankly think everything about us should make us stick out like sore thumbs in this world... not just outward appearance... but the way we love, the way we cherish family... the way we worship... the way we work... the integrity we have... our character.... our morals... our entire lives... to me that is Separated from the world... I do believe what we wear, how we look is so very important... but that's just part of it.

"Father, I have a confession to make..."

Let me be another one who's had those thoughts. It's crossed my mind a time or two here and there on wondering what it would be like to be Amish or live their lifestyle. I, myself, love their simplicity, hands down. That and their family structure leaves some to be envious of.

Dagwood · #22 05-10-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Epley

If you look like the world
Go everywhere the world goes
Do everything the world does
theen you are not separated.

Glad I could help.

Well, Epley, since your pic is of you wearing a certain style hat, why haven't you joined some 1920s or 1930s mafia?

I'm sure your choice of appearance isn't stated as a requirement in a manual somewhere, is it?

Steve Epley · #23 05-10-2012, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dagwood

Well, Epley, since your pic is of you wearing a certain style hat, why haven't you joined some 1920s or 1930s mafia?

I'm sure your choice of appearance isn't stated as a requirement in a manual somewhere, is it?

See............................................... ..It ain't the 20's ..................So I am nearly 100 years behind.

Thanks.

RandyWayne · #24 05-10-2012, 08:20 AM

If looking like the Amish is admirable because of their simplicity and "back to nature" attitude, than why don't we go all the way?

Barb · #25 05-10-2012, 08:25 AM

Sorry you think it is "nonsensical" or evasive...

I wrote what I did because I stopped a long time ago saying that I am separated from the world.

Reason? I know a folks, and at time was one, who looked separated from the world, but my heart was far from it.

But I realize that y'all want specifics, so here it is...

In my desire to separate myself unto the Lord I adhere to certain principles of hair and dress.

I am not dogmatic, in that my hair must be up at all times or that kind of thing.

I do not believe my hair has supernatural powers.

But I do not cut my hair.

There are places I choose not to go.

I do not wear makeup.

I do not wear pants.

This works for me.

Dagwood · #26 05-10-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Epley

See............................................... ..It ain't the 20's ..................So I am nearly 100 years behind.

Thanks.

You simply hold a "title," my friend. I'll just leave it at that.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!

RandyWayne · #27 05-10-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Barb

Sorry you think it is "nonsensical" or evasive...

I wrote what I did because I stopped a long time ago saying that I am separated from the world.

Reason? I know a folks, and at time was one, who looked separated from the world, but my heart was far from it.

But I realize that y'all want specifics, so here it is...

In my desire to separate myself unto the Lord I adhere to certain principles of hair and dress.

I am not dogmatic, in that my hair must be up at all times or that kind of thing.

I do not believe my hair has supernatural powers.

But I do not cut my hair.

There are places I choose not to go.

I do not wear makeup.

I do not wear pants.

This works for me.

Fair enough.

And yes, I too have known many who looked the part to a T and were backbiting, bitter, and hypocritical maroons. So many that when I see someone who looks apostolic I already have them having to play catch up to more "normal" people in proving themselves to be "Christian".

Dordrecht · #28 05-10-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Barb

Sorry you think it is "nonsensical" or evasive...

I wrote what I did because I stopped a long time ago saying that I am separated from the world.

Reason? I know a folks, and at time was one, who looked separated from the world, but my heart was far from it.

But I realize that y'all want specifics, so here it is...

In my desire to separate myself unto the Lord I adhere to certain principles of hair and dress.

I am not dogmatic, in that my hair must be up at all times or that kind of thing.

I do not believe my hair has supernatural powers.

But I do not cut my hair.

There are places I choose not to go.

I do not wear makeup.

I do not wear pants.

This works for me.

Do you see this as a condition for salvation????

crakjak · #29 05-10-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyWayne

If looking like the Amish is admirable because of their simplicity and "back to nature" attitude, than why don't we go all the way?

This picture proves that there is always one that will cross the line. LOL

AreYouReady? · #30 05-10-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Barb

Sorry you think it is "nonsensical" or evasive...

I wrote what I did because I stopped a long time ago saying that I am separated from the world.

Reason? I know a folks, and at time was one, who looked separated from the world, but my heart was far from it.

But I realize that y'all want specifics, so here it is...

In my desire to separate myself unto the Lord I adhere to certain principles of hair and dress.

I am not dogmatic, in that my hair must be up at all times or that kind of thing.

I do not believe my hair has supernatural powers.

But I do not cut my hair.

There are places I choose not to go.

I do not wear makeup.

I do not wear pants.

This works for me.

Thank you Barb, for being more descriptive. There is nothing wrong in being separated in this way for the physical if that is what you feel it takes to be separated. Be if far from me to criticize you in your choice of clothes, hair, grooming and places to go...as long as you do not think your lifestyle is required for everybody else. I only hope that you respect those who do not feel this is what it is to lead a separated life from the world.