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Originally Posted by houston
Should a person remove his or her earrings to take a leadership position in church?
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should the person wear them, but not to church?
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In my opinion, it depends on the teachings of that local church and if the person wants to be in unity with that teaching. I do believe, if there is a standard they abide by at church, that should be a standard they abide by 24/7 and not just for church, they are an ambassador of that ministry all the time, and unity is unity... whether on a platform or at the grocery. This world around us and God is asking for consistency. I don't believe earrings are a salvation issue. I hate them, don't like to see them, but they are a Holiness issue, not a Salvation issue.
I like how a friend of mine's church does it regarding standards like earrings. For the sake of unity and clarity with the Senior Pastor and the teachings of that local church, if you serve in any leadership.... teacher, musician, bus driver, choir member, etc. you yearly sign a commitment to walk in covenant with that local ministry and abide by certain platform guidelines as well as lifestyle conduct. If at any time you feel you cannot walk in that covenant with good conscience, maybe you don't feel the same convictions, you are welcome to step out of leadership. You're not made to feel like your a sinner, less accepted, etc. Your still a member of that church, attend, worship, etc, but just can't be in leadership.
So in his church you'll see folks with hair that's never been cut, and then other ladies with make-up, short hair, pants...etc all worshipping together. He preaches as God directs, and the people have the choice to do with the message as they will. No dictator stuff. And the covenant has as much about guys in it as it does the ladies, just so ya know.
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