Separation From The World - Page 2

AreYouReady? · #1 05-10-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Barb

Sorry you think it is "nonsensical" or evasive...

I wrote what I did because I stopped a long time ago saying that I am separated from the world.

Reason? I know a folks, and at time was one, who looked separated from the world, but my heart was far from it.

But I realize that y'all want specifics, so here it is...

In my desire to separate myself unto the Lord I adhere to certain principles of hair and dress.

I am not dogmatic, in that my hair must be up at all times or that kind of thing.

I do not believe my hair has supernatural powers.

But I do not cut my hair.

There are places I choose not to go.

I do not wear makeup.

I do not wear pants.

This works for me.

Thank you Barb, for being more descriptive. There is nothing wrong in being separated in this way for the physical if that is what you feel it takes to be separated. Be if far from me to criticize you in your choice of clothes, hair, grooming and places to go...as long as you do not think your lifestyle is required for everybody else. I only hope that you respect those who do not feel this is what it is to lead a separated life from the world.

bbyrd009 · #2 05-10-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AreYouReady?

Thank you Barb, for being more descriptive. There is nothing wrong in being separated in this way for the physical if that is what you feel it takes to be separated. Be if far from me to criticize you in your choice of clothes, hair, grooming and places to go...as long as you do not think your lifestyle is required for everybody else. I only hope that you respect those who do not feel this is what it is to lead a separated life from the world.

Amen. Her branch has pretty leaves; but anyone doing exactly like her
would not be separated...from Barb! : ) (would be a clone)

RandyWayne · #3 05-10-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bbyrd009

Amen. Her branch has pretty leaves; but anyone doing exactly like her
would not be separated...from Barb! : ) (would be a clone)

Cloneliness is next to godliness, right?

Hoovie · #4 05-12-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Epley

If you look like the world
Go everywhere the world goes
Do everything the world does
theen you are not separated.

Glad I could help.

I am not sure Jesus had a stark contrast from others in the culture.

I think he pretty much went wherever other respectable people went... And for the most part did what others did sans any sin.

bbyrd009 · #5 05-13-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Epley

If you look like the world
Go everywhere the world goes
Do everything the world does
then you are not separated.

Amen. Having been informed that Jesus was the Christ,
His earthly family did not seek to have Him "put away"
because He was doing what everyone else did, imo.

Arphaxad · #6 05-13-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Epley

If you look like the world
Go everywhere the world goes
Do everything the world does
theen you are not separated.

Glad I could help.

OK, so we look to the world to be separated from them, thanks, got it now.

Dagwood · #7 05-10-2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by The Lemon

Bro. Robbins,

How can I rip you when I have had similar thoughts myself....wow I thought I was the only one with that fleeting thought.

The simplicity of their life is alluring, especially given all the external pressures of this life. Besides the fact that they are very much works based in their thinking, they do put great emphasis on family which to me is missing, not only in the "world", but unfortunately in the church as well.

I do appreciate the simple church concept they have however, no elaborite bulidings that cost a fortune and no "paid staff". they could care less about "entertainment" type ministries as well as programs and the dreaded "FUNdraisers". It makes me wonder how close we really are to the "world" when many churches both in and out of Apostolica format everything to the attracting of the lost.

I remember an old preacher proclaim that the harvest tool used in the bible was the Word of God, not a program and not entertainment.

SOOOO if you get ripped, we will get ripped together..

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Originally Posted by Bro. Robbins

LOL... well, always welcome company... LOL.

When I read the Word, and see the admonishons to be separated, to be Sanctified... the life like the Amish to me seems to be so much more in line with what I think God would have us be than the modern day Apostolic church. The simplicity... the values... the respect... the genuine life of worship and service... just seems to be so much more what God would have us be.

I frankly think everything about us should make us stick out like sore thumbs in this world... not just outward appearance... but the way we love, the way we cherish family... the way we worship... the way we work... the integrity we have... our character.... our morals... our entire lives... to me that is Separated from the world... I do believe what we wear, how we look is so very important... but that's just part of it.

"Father, I have a confession to make..."

Let me be another one who's had those thoughts. It's crossed my mind a time or two here and there on wondering what it would be like to be Amish or live their lifestyle. I, myself, love their simplicity, hands down. That and their family structure leaves some to be envious of.