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[Monterrey]

Rom 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.
Rom 14:2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs.
Rom 14:3 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.
Rom 14:4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.

According to this, the weakest are those who have the strongest standards. Not witchcraft but weakness. If someone takes a stand against TV, then it is because they are weak in some areas and know it.

Also, those that are not weak are supposed to receive him who is weak! (Kinda contrary to those who have voted different ways in the last few years).

Strong Standards = Weak Christians

Thats the way I see it! But we still have to love each other.


1Jn 3:23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
1Jn 3:24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.

The Bible does not command what our sleeve length should be, but it does command us to LOVE ONE ANOTHER!

M.

[Rhoni]

...makes you wanna say, "Hummmph"

Blessings, Rhoni

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by tv1a

Would you ascertain that most churches do not drop standards, they tend to redefine standards which are more in line with scripture and less like man made interpretations?

tva1 be honest here, are you saying that you never make the mistake of wrongly interpreting God's word?

Of a truth, I think we all make the mistake of doing that.

[tv1a]

You did say that. However my answer was responding to the comment that the witchcraft comments was too much. It's scripture. Nothing out of context. As a person with a journalistic background, I cite sources. 2 solid sources with Romans and Galatians. They make a stronger case for the comparison of legalism and witchcraft than any attempt to provide scripture for the magic hair doctrine.

Originally Posted by Servetus

Did I not say that already?




Now then, about reading Romans and Galatians, can I find them at my local library?

[tv1a]

I interpreted scripture incorrectly for 35 years. I was looking at the Bible through a prism set up by man's opinion.

Originally Posted by BrotherEastman

tva1 be honest here, are you saying that you never make the mistake of wrongly interpreting God's word?

Of a truth, I think we all make the mistake of doing that.

[Jeffrey]

Opinions are like ______, everyone has one.

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by tv1a

I interpreted scripture incorrectly for 35 years. I was looking at the Bible through a prism set up by man's opinion.

Okay, I can live with that, but are you a man with an opinion? Does everyone who disagrees with you going to a devil's hell? Does everything have to be about "legalism"? Sometimes I wonder if that particular word is your favorite.

Btw, I'm not bashing you, I just notice a trend concerning your posts which clearly defines your disdain for legalism. I give you credit, alot of your posts seem to be pretty logical; however, I also notice some bias (which isn't always a bad thing). <-------I say this with respect.

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by Jeffrey

Opinions are like ______, everyone has one.

Could you elaborate a little more. I know you're not thinking carnal thoughts.

[tv1a]

Is the Bible not clear about the dangers of legalism?

Are we supposed to pacify those operating under the spirit of witchcraft? The reason they have an unhealthy control is people tried to get along with that spirit. Ahab pacified Jezebel to the point she was running the show.

Scripture clearly defines legalism as the attempts to impose man made restrictions on people in order to be saved. Scripture clearly states what spirit is driving the legalistic agenda.

I'll support your personal beliefs. If you want to wear a burqa or a skirt to your ankles for religious purposes no problem. The second your personal interpetations become my requirements for salvation, is a moment it transfers from a personal conviction to witchcraft.

You don't have to agree with every I say to make it to heaven. You have to line up with God's principles, not man's interpretation.

Originally Posted by BrotherEastman

Okay, I can live with that, but are you a man with an opinion? Does everyone who disagrees with you going to a devil's hell? Does everything have to be about "legalism"? Sometimes I wonder if that particular word is your favorite.

Btw, I'm not bashing you, I just notice a trend concerning your posts which clearly defines your disdain for legalism. I give you credit, alot of your posts seem to be pretty logical; however, I also notice some bias (which isn't always a bad thing). <-------I say this with respect.

[Servetus]

Originally Posted by tv1a

You did say that. However my answer was responding to the comment that the witchcraft comments was too much. It's scripture. Nothing out of context. As a person with a journalistic background, I cite sources. 2 solid sources with Romans and Galatians. They make a stronger case for the comparison of legalism and witchcraft than any attempt to provide scripture for the magic hair doctrine.

Why do you guys want to paint all cons witht he same bursh. Monterrey says cons are weak because they preach against TV. And you (tv1a) say there is no scripture for the magic hair doctine.

To which I respond, 1)I do have a TV, and Dish network to boot and 2)I agree that there is no scripture for "magic hair." Yet reamin very conservative.

So (respectfully,not the way it sounds)- What is your point?