We have to Be perfect in order to make heaven

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I agree with everything you stated on the Law. The Law is there to show us sin (as well as conviction by the Holy Ghost about stuff that the Law does not cover).

Originally Posted by mfblume

Exactly. And now it is 50 years past that time and the standard is useless now.
That is not an issue today, since the issue in olden times was making it evident to sinners a pagan association which is not the case today.

I do not agree with this. There are Fads and Fashions can be (and most often) sponsored by Spirits that we should never condone. Spirit of Homosexuality, for example. Living in Northern California, you can tell a gay man, not only by their demeanor, but by their Clothing Choice, Hair Style and look of their Facial Hair Trimming. Once again, why would you want to even make people wonder about that with you. Would that not be a weight to your witness?

Would you not consider that a Pagan association? Hippies have gone as far as to worship "Gia" or "Mother Earth". Is that also Pagan association?

Originally Posted by mfblume

I agree. But many of the holiness standards are not addressing that, as well.

That has been my point all along. Holiness is no longer really taught. Just standards. We need to put off every sin and weight so that we may draw closer to God. Why loosen your standards, when in all actuality, according to Jesus teachings on the Law, you should every day tighten them as the Holy Ghost pricks your heart.

I was listening to Bro Bernard about this. He stated that he rejoices that the morality of the world is diminishing. This brings the Power of the Holy Ghost and the Apostolic Message to the point of the workings in biblical days among the Gentiles. When people can see a true difference between your life in Christ and their heathen/philosophical life style, and the Power that the Holy Ghost is working in you, you become an even greater testimony to the Name.

Romans 12:2 - "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect."