Agenda Driven or Accepting of Diversity?

[rrford]

One defines tolerance based upon what they have been taught and indoctrinated to be tolerant of. The Pharisees had incredible intolerance but it was due in large part ot being raised and trained in a system that promoted exclusivity in the name of a relationship with God. They had the right God but the wrong approach. When the approach is wrong the relationship with God will never stay right.

Even the most rigid of standards need some tolerance built into them. Doctrine is not a standard. It is a doctrine. Doctrines need not allow for tolerance because they come from God and are set for time and eternity. Lifestyle, practice and interraction really do not rise to the level of doctrine per se, and therefore need tolerances built into them.

Engineers have what they call "acceptable tolerances" built into what they design and manufacture. So long as the tolerance does not endanger the safety of the consumer then it is an acceptable tolerance. So, redefining our tolerances is a good thing. So long as the difference does not endanger the spiritual well-being of the believer then I have a good bit of room for tolerance. But if our differences affect eternity, then the tolerance has left it's acceptable level and I move on for the sake of safety.

[rrford]

Originally Posted by Steadfast

Using that typology.... I preach from a laptop computer; that may well make me the Antichrist!

Seen the new Asus Eee? What a sweet deal!

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by rrford

One defines tolerance based upon what they have been taught and indoctrinated to be tolerant of. The Pharisees had incredible intolerance but it was due in large part ot being raised and trained in a system that promoted exclusivity in the name of a relationship with God. They had the right God but the wrong approach. When the approach is wrong the relationship with God will never stay right.

Even the most rigid of standards need some tolerance built into them. Doctrine is not a standard. It is a doctrine. Doctrines need not allow for tolerance because they come from God and are set for time and eternity. Lifestyle, practice and interraction really do not rise to the level of doctrine per se, and therefore need tolerances built into them.

Engineers have what they call "acceptable tolerances" built into what they design and manufacture. So long as the tolerance does not endanger the safety of the consumer then it is an acceptable tolerance. So, redefining our tolerances is a good thing. So long as the difference does not endanger the spiritual well-being of the believer then I have a good bit of room for tolerance. But if our differences affect eternity, then the tolerance has left it's acceptable level and I move on for the sake of safety.

Very powerful words, grasshopper!

Originally Posted by rrford

Seen the new Asus Eee? What a sweet deal!

I'm needing a new laptop to preach with... got a web site?

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Very powerful words, grasshopper!

I feel my IQ went up a level for reading and understanding RR's post.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

I feel my IQ went up a level for reading and understanding RR's post.

Your IQ was already there if you understood it. He did say it very well.

Originally Posted by rrford

One defines tolerance based upon what they have been taught and indoctrinated to be tolerant of. The Pharisees had incredible intolerance but it was due in large part ot being raised and trained in a system that promoted exclusivity in the name of a relationship with God. They had the right God but the wrong approach. When the approach is wrong the relationship with God will never stay right.

Even the most rigid of standards need some tolerance built into them. Doctrine is not a standard. It is a doctrine. Doctrines need not allow for tolerance because they come from God and are set for time and eternity. Lifestyle, practice and interraction really do not rise to the level of doctrine per se, and therefore need tolerances built into them.

Engineers have what they call "acceptable tolerances" built into what they design and manufacture. So long as the tolerance does not endanger the safety of the consumer then it is an acceptable tolerance. So, redefining our tolerances is a good thing. So long as the difference does not endanger the spiritual well-being of the believer then I have a good bit of room for tolerance. But if our differences affect eternity, then the tolerance has left it's acceptable level and I move on for the sake of safety.

POST OF THE YEAR

(I know it's only 8 days into the year but this kind of post is the reason we need RRFord posting here!)

[Raven]

Sister Sherri
Sad! But what you said is very true. Your post should give us all something to pray about for many days to come.
Raven

[Rev]

The bottom line issue is not insignificant things. The bottom line issue is salvation itself.

I agree. But what people are actually arguing about is what does it takes to be saved.

Have I mentioned that I hate the meaningless words lib and con, they are not in the book. You are either keeping the covenant or you are breaking it!

[rrford]

Originally Posted by Steadfast

I'm needing a new laptop to preach with... got a web site?

Check it out here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220244

Also comes in balck and can be upgraded very inexpensively.