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[RevDWW]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Seems that Renda and I are both right on the use of our words - tolerance and respect.

tol·er·ance (tŏl'ər-əns) pronunciation
n.

1. The capacity for or the practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others.

Can you respect drunkenness or devil worship or homosexuality or adultery or any other ungodly practice mentioned in the bible? I don't see how in light of the Word. But that's where we need to hate the spot but not the spotted, hate the sin but not the sinner. The good news is that God can wash, forgive, remit, and cleanse from ever stain!!!!! He can take our old sinful nature and make us new creatures in Christ Jesus!!!!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by RevDWW

Can you respect drunkenness or devil worship or homosexuality or adultery or any other ungodly practice mentioned in the bible? I don't see how in light of the Word. But that's where we need to hate the spot but not the spotted, hate the sin but not the sinner. The good news is that God can wash, forgive, remit, and cleanse from ever stain!!!!! He can take our old sinful nature and make us new creatures in Christ Jesus!!!!

I believe the definition of "respect" is only used when relating to a positive situation or subject. That's how I read it.

Amen to the rest of your post. That will preach!