__________________ "It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
It is unacceptable worship and based on a false reading of isolated scripture. That does not mean these people are unacceptable to God - I wouldn't know that.
__________________ "It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
It is unacceptable worship and based on a false reading of isolated scripture. That does not mean these people are unacceptable to God - I wouldn't know that.
Fair enough. But what you call "false reading", I'd call "different from your reading." Their reading is more literal than yours. Your reading of some scriptures is certainly more literal than some other believers' readings. Of course, they would probably call your reading "false", too.
They have results, too. They don't die! Not always, at least. Sometimes, there's a bite, and sometimes it's a fatal bite. Likewise for drinking poison. But isn't that how Christian life is, for every believer? You pray for healing and sometimes it happens. Sometimes it doesn't. Some believers have peace, some don't. People believe they are saved, and sometimes they are. Sometimes they're not. Why should the snake handling be any different?
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
OK, I personally can see what you are saying... but here is another example... we live next door to a 'cowboy church'. For those of you not familiar these are ministries directed toward those in the rodeo lifestyle. These people participate in VERY dangerous activities including bull riding where life and limb is at stake in a very real way and they believe that they do this for the glory of God and that He will protect them. Of course many of them still get seriously hurt... Or those who believe that God sanctions them playing football (like the praying player that was being discussed here) and helps them win. And those things are not even mentioned in the bible (as are taking up serpents and drinking poison).
So if someone is offering up these activities to the glory of God are they acceptable to Him? And if not then is there (as you pointed out) a spectrum of what is acceptable? I mean I see your comfort zone is L to P (Lutheran to Potter's House) but what about the rest of A-Z?
OK, I personally can see what you are saying... but here is another example... we live next door to a 'cowboy church'. For those of you not familiar these are ministries directed toward those in the rodeo lifestyle. These people participate in VERY dangerous activities including bull riding where life and limb is at stake in a very real way and they believe that they do this for the glory of God and that He will protect them. Of course many of them still get seriously hurt... Or those who believe that God sanctions them playing football (like the praying player that was being discussed here) and helps them win. And those things are not even mentioned in the bible (as are taking up serpents and drinking poison).
So if someone is offering up these activities to the glory of God are they acceptable to Him? And if not then is there (as you pointed out) a spectrum of what is acceptable? I mean I see your comfort zone is L to P (Lutheran to Potter's House) but what about the rest of A-Z?
I think there is a distinct difference between offering snake handling worship and a cowboy asking for protection. Chimney sweeping is my occupation and I do that to the glory of God and ask for his protection ...
Personally I see no virtue in gathering together to watch football, handle snakes, or play bingo.... May not be wrong but they are not "worship". Snake handlers should save up a few bucks, buy some teeth, and get a gig at the circus.
__________________ "It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
I think there is a distinct difference between offering snake handling worship and a cowboy asking for protection. Chimney sweeping is my occupation and I do that to the glory of God and ask for his protection ...
Personally I see no virtue in gathering together to watch football, handle snakes, or play bingo.... May not be wrong but they are not "worship". Snake handlers should save up a few bucks, buy some teeth, and get a gig at the circus.
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