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Originally Posted by Thad
What IF they have a Foot fungas?
What IF they have Athletes Feet ?
What IF their Feet stink ?
what IF they haven't taken a bath in 5 days?
what IF they haven't changed their socks all week ?
Does this ever cross anyone's mind???
I've done my share of footwashing Jesus never said you had to do it more than once did he??
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Since all of our first responders are required to wear latex gloves when handling subjects with unknown conditions do you think it may be prudent for the church to also provide gloves for the people involved in foot washing?
I remember one dear elder brother who was a long time dying of a variety of ailments. Several brothers would actually compete to wash this brother's feet- just because they were, well... a washing was needed several times a day. Some folks just wanted to show their humility.
Sometimes the sisters would ask "Who washed Brother ... 's feet?" when we got together for communion. I guess it was a subject of either interest or concern for them. Also there was the whole idea of pathogens being transmitted in the shared water and by touching one's face or mouth after washing someone else's feet.
It was always thought to be a funny event when, during the announcement of a footwashing service that some wiseacre would sound off with an "admonition" that everyone should make certain to wash their own feet before coming to the service.
"Humility is our goal, not hygiene. Take care of the hygiene before hand..."
But what about someone with an embarassing condition refusing to participate? To avoid disclosure thay would probably not come to any portion of the service. Do they risk their salvation?
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