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Originally Posted by Antipas

This might be an unpopular question. So, let me apologize up front if it rubs anyone the wrong what. That isn't the intention.

We've talked about pastors holding the line and preaching the line and the challenges they face. And they certainly do face significant challenges. Let's not ever assume that they don't.

But what about those pastors who sincerely are dealing with challenges going the opposite direction?

For example, what if a pastor has sincerely studied Scripture and sincerely feels that a given "standard" is more tradition and isn't biblical or necessary?

How would this pastor shed these traditions off the congregation while facing being called a compromiser by some in the congregation or being slandered throughout his district as "going charismatic"?

What about the heart and soul of the "moderate pastor" (if that's a good description) who is being called to a more strictly "biblical" approach?

As an outsider, I think we should allow them the same leeway as anyone else. So if a pastor thinks a non-biblical rule or standard should be done away with, good on him. I doubt he came to that conclusion without much consideration. How he handles his peers will likely be tricky, but if my pastor is any indication, he just calls "scoreboard." when he is called a compromiser. Ha!