UPCI Ministers and Televison

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Originally Posted by TRFrance

I dont know why some of you choose to cloud the issue, when the issue is actually pretty straightforward here.

If they sign something saying they wont own a TV in their homes, then they should honor their word. To do otherwise is dishonest. Plain and simple, it's lying.

If they insist they want to have a TV in their house, then they shouldn't sign something pledging that they wont own one. Again, if a man signs an agreement knowing that he intends to violate it (or is already violating it and plans to keep doing so), then he's not being truthful. What's wrong with expecting a man to keep his word?

It's not even an issue of whether it's acceptable or not for an Apostolic minister to have a TV at home. That's not being debated here; and good men can and will always disagree on that issue. But I think we should all be able to agree that if a man gives his word, verbally or by signing something, he should keep his word. That is the honorable way for a man to conduct himself, not just before man, but also in the sight of God.

Thank you TRFrance. Well said.