Foot washing

[freeatlast]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

It does not say now many times and someone may die and get a chance to wash feet however if they have the opportunity and refuse then they will be lost. But if the church is having a footwashing service it is for the entire local body why wouldn't a saint go and wash another saint's feet. It is a very humbling and moving service. I have been healed and abundantly blessed by washing the saints feet and having my feet washed.

I really got to go to bed but.....there are lots orf reasons.
1. Footwashing was a common practice in Jesus, Moses, and Abrahams day.
it's not common today but just plain wierd.
2. Foot fetish
3. Sanitary reasons

I'll let someone else take over and list more reasons.

Love ya bro steve...Gnight

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by freeatlast

I really got to go to bed but.....there are lots orf reasons.
1. Footwashing was a common practice in Jesus, Moses, and Abrahams day.
it's not common today but just plain wierd.
2. Foot fetish
3. Sanitary reasons

I'll let someone else take over and list more reasons.

Love ya bro steve...Gnight

Again Freeatlast you are incorrect it was NOT a common practice for the host to wash the guest's feet. He provided water for the guests and they washed their own feet at their coming INTO the house NOT at the end of a meal.
I just do as Jesus DID and what He said to DO so if I am wrong who misled me?

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

Again Freeatlast you are incorrect it was NOT a common practice for the host to wash the guest's feet. He provided water for the guests and they washed their own feet at their coming INTO the house NOT at the end of a meal.
I just do as Jesus DID and what He said to DO so if I am wrong who misled me?

I thought it was the servants that washed the quest's feet. I have washed feet many times, but I haven't seen it done in quite some time.

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by crakjak

I thought it was the servants that washed the quest's feet.

At times that was so. I forget the passage where that happened but mostly the host gave the guests water and they washed their own feet. See Gen. 18 & 19.

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

At times that was so. I forget the passage where that happened but mostly the host gave the guests water and they washed their own feet. See Gen. 18 & 19.

Got ya, Jesus' example of servant hood would be applicable in either situation I believe.

[freeatlast]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

At times that was so. I forget the passage where that happened but mostly the host gave the guests water and they washed their own feet. See Gen. 18 & 19.

That is correct Elder, but that is not he point.

Jesus taught in parables and object lessons.

There are other "commands" he gave as an object lesson that he never wished anyone to ever carry out.

He often spoke allegorically.

If your eye ever offends you , you should pluck it out. Anyone here ever done that? Jesus said do it!

He said we would or could move mountains with our faith. Have you ever moved one?

The washing of the disciples feet was an EXAMPLE. The lesson being conveyed was humble acts of service by the greater towards lesser.

That is why Jesus washed their feet instead of expecting them to wash his.

I have no problem with a church that practices footwashing or that would greet brother to brother with "an holy kiss" as we are also commanded to do BTW.

My problem would be with a minister that says you gotta do these things or be lost.

To say that, in my opinion is as you say Steve, is "as wrong as two boys kissing"