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[Barb]

Originally Posted by Jeanie

there is some thought that our reactions are out of habit and really not because we are truly "getting it".

Everyone else says amen, we say amen-- other people shout we shout. Is it a learned behavior? --I wonder sometimes.

Originally Posted by Thad

he puts his own spin on it. i would rather americans be overly zealous about GOD then Cold and dead like so many churches are today.

Zeal takes many directions, Thad, and shockamoo is not always indicative of zeal after God or because we are "getting it."

I think Jeaniegirl hit on something good here...learned behavior is not always anointed response...JMHO...

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by Barb

Zeal takes many directions, Thad, and shockamoo is not always indicative of zeal after God or because we are "getting it."

I think Jeaniegirl hit on something good here...learned behavior is not always anointed response...JMHO...

that is a good way of putting it!

[Thad]

Originally Posted by Barb

Zeal takes many directions, Thad, and shockamoo is not always indicative of zeal after God or because we are "getting it."

I think Jeaniegirl hit on something good here...learned behavior is not always anointed response...JMHO...

no it's not but how are we going to control an atmosphere like a pentecostal worship service. how are we going to point out who is of God and who is not? who should stop and who can continue ?

many tend to get into Judging who is worthy, whose worship is of God , who is just being emotional, etc. I think we should let God Sort that out.

and yes Jeanie, there is a time to sit down, shut up and learn the word but you and i both know that many pastors would give their right arm to have some zealous onfire new converts who don't care what the world thinks about the radical praise they render as opposed to some old sour saints who have not moved out in worship since the 50s

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by Thad

no it's not but how are we going to control an atmosphere like a pentecostal worship service. how are we going to point out who is of God and who is not? who should stop and who can continue ?

many tend to get into Judging who is worthy, whose worship is of God , who is just being emotional, etc. I think we should let God Sort that out.

and yes Jeanie, there is a time to sit down, shut up and learn the word but you and i both know that many pastors would give their right arm to have some zealous onfire new converts who don't care what the world thinks about the radical praise they render as opposed to some old sour saints who have not moved out in worship since the 50s

As long as the new converts are living right, truly repentant and leading changed lives.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Jeanie

Thad,
Just because were are saying some our behavior in church is "learned" it does not take away from the genuine--I am not putting down demonstrative worship.

Originally Posted by Thad

no it's not but how are we going to control an atmosphere like a pentecostal worship service. how are we going to point out who is of God and who is not? who should stop and who can continue ?

many tend to get into Judging who is worthy, whose worship is of God , who is just being emotional, etc. I think we should let God Sort that out.

and yes Jeanie, there is a time to sit down, shut up and learn the word but you and i both know that many pastors would give their right arm to have some zealous onfire new converts who don't care what the world thinks about the radical praise they render as opposed to some old sour saints who have not moved out in worship since the 50s

I'm not putting it down either...there just needs to be balance in all things.

I don't have all the answers, son...