Would you stay in a church if...

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Originally Posted by thephnxman

Too many folks are stuck in "denominational doctrine": which I would define as doctrine that does not measure up to scripture;

I agree. There is no such thing as "denominational doctrine". One plan, One body - The Church

Originally Posted by thephnxman

Definitely: we should be sensitive to the leading if the Holy Spirit and discern that which is our personal opinion;

Amen to that! For example - Just because you believe that voting is wrong does not make it gospel. I have a bunch of personal opinions but I make sure I separate those from God's Word.

Originally Posted by thephnxman

We need to be wary of the Lord’s admonishment to the “Watchman”;

You know what? This seems to be a preacher's get out of jail free card. "God made me a watchman on the wall so I am allow to dictate your life."

A watchman warns the people. Not my way or hell.

Originally Posted by thephnxman

Yes! We have the ultimate responsibility for our household: “For your ways are not my ways, neither your thoughts
my thoughts…”. We need to make the Lord’s thoughts our thoughts; that His ways may become our ways;

How can a man rule the house of God if he can't rule his own house?

Originally Posted by thephnxman

Presently, the only 100% truth we have is the 100% we believe: unless we believe that our personal 100% is greater than
the 100% of the ministry; which is, “…and some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers…”.

All I am going to say is the bible tells me you shall know the truth and it will make you free. I feel like preachers (apostles; prophets; evangelists; pastors and teachers) have messed up the church. They have lend people to believe that there personal way is truth.

This is exactly why there is so much disunity today. People fail to understand that God told us to work out our salvation.

I totally agree with what good samaritan said. The bible backs up his statements.