The "Good Ole Boys" Club? - Page 6

StillStanding · #51 10-15-2007, 07:38 PM

Maybe to some the license is the ticket to the Glory train!

Scott Hutchinson · #52 10-15-2007, 07:38 PM

There is always of stuff to do in the Kingdom of God ,I find myself busy calling and checking on folks in the church, taking old SS.literature to the Hospital waiting room and such.

JaneEyre · #53 10-15-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Well I think it's obvious that some men operate outside of their calling, while others operate WITHOUT a calling. I seriously doubt "the calling" of any man who is immobile.

I believe God gives an unction to those he calls.

Some were called and some were sent and some just bundled up and went!!

JaneEyre · #54 10-15-2007, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

There is always of stuff to do in the Kingdom of God ,I find myself busy calling and checking on folks in the church, taking old SS.literature to the Hospital waiting room and such.

Maybe that's your true calling. Too many people think they have to have a pulpit to minister. Did we see Jesus and the apostles carrying around a lectern from which to speak?

A true good ole boy in the purist sense of the word must have a lectern or his speaking is of none effect. Just kidding!

Felicity · #55 10-15-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JaneEyre

I don't want to be looked after to the point of throwing ethics and honesty out the window. If I'm wrong, I hope someone above me tells me I am wrong - not pats me on the back and says all is well, be thou a leader.

If we are truly Christ like, we should pray for those who are wrong and seek to restore them. Forgive them, if they repent - but not HELP THEM cover their sins.

Anyone reading the history of "the church" can see how the good ole boy network thrived throughout the ages. Most people don't know "the True Church", they know the history of the Catholic church and it's history of indulgences, corruptness, debauchery, inhumanity to mankind. The true Church suffers for the sins of those who called themselves the church in history.........The True Church suffers today because of those who call themselves the True Church (both within and within).

Thanks, Felicity, I agree with you!

Jane.......

The older I get the more I'd rather err on the side of mercy than on the side of judgment.

When I was younger I was more quick for the gung ho "go get 'em" approach. You know, righteous judgment and all that.

I've seen some things through the years that I couldn't understand at the time but now understand better in regard to why certain decisions were made although I wondered at the time why more "come down hard on them" type of action wasn't taken. I understand much better now.

Those who are in spiritual leadership and authority type position often rule more mercifully than what some would like. I've also seen those who are so judgmental get bitten themselves real hard. Maybe it's that old "reap what you sow" truth in action.

This type of good ol' boy network has always existed and always will. Sometimes we can only leave it to God to bring everything to proper judgment and conclusion in the end. It's often wayyy out of our hands to do much about.

Nahum · #56 10-15-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JaneEyre

Maybe that's your true calling. Too many people think they have to have a pulpit to minister. Did we see Jesus and the apostles carrying around a lectern from which to speak?

A true good ole boy in the purist sense of the word must have a lectern or his speaking is of none effect. Just kidding!

Hey now, lookie here Miss Eyre! I like my pulpit.

It serves various functions.

1. I beat it instead of the saints.

2. Hides my considerable frame.
3. Something to lean on when I am tired.
4. Great for practicing backflips over.

freeatlast · #57 10-15-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JaneEyre

Maybe that's your true calling. Too many people think they have to have a pulpit to minister. Did we see Jesus and the apostles carrying around a lectern from which to speak?

A true good ole boy in the purist sense of the word must have a lectern or his speaking is of none effect. Just kidding!

There is much truth in this Jane. Many a young man has seen the way we elavate our clergy or see that they have elevated themselves and all they could see is the glory of the pulpit.

It's "our" fault that we have cast this image of what a "preacher" is.

JaneEyre · #58 10-15-2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Felicity

Jane.......

The older I get the more I'd rather err on the side of mercy than on the side of judgment.

When I was younger I was more quick for the gung ho "go get 'em" approach. You know, righteous judgment and all that.

I've seen some things through the years that I couldn't understand at the time but now understand better in regard to why certain decisions were made although I wondered at the time why more "come down hard on them" type of action wasn't taken. I understand much better now.

Those who are in spiritual leadership and authority type position often rule more mercifully than what some would like. I've also seen those who are so judgmental get bitten themselves real hard. Maybe it's that old "reap what you sow" truth in action.

This type of good ol' boy network has always existed and always will. Sometimes we can only leave it to God to bring everything to proper judgment and conclusion in the end. It's often wayyy out of our hands to do much about.

Felicity, the older I get the more I am for giving mercy too - AND - the less I can tolerate the blatant cover-up of sins.

When "Rules for Rulers" are thrown out the window there are no just rules for the common man or woman. I've witnessed it in organizations and it is debauchery at its fowlest.

As long as I live, I will continue to pray that the Good Ole Boy network is demolished. In the end, judgment will be placed upon those who have made their own rules and forgotten about His rules. God's rules give mercy. The Good Ole Boy Network makes a mockery of true mercy.

I think we are in agreement.