Foot washing

[Sam]

Originally Posted by OneAccord

... Kinda like Communion...if it was meant as an absolute rule and as a pattern for us to follow, wouldn't it need to be done in the same manner, and at the same time, Jesus did it? Wouldn't we have to use one cup for all to drink out of, just as Jesus did?

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I knew a Bishop who was Presiding Bishop of a small Oneness Pentecostal organization. He insisted on fermented wine for communion. He also said we should use "a cup" -not individual containers, all drinking from one cup.

Some one told me that he had taken a short term missions trip to Africa and was in a communion service. They all drank from the same vessel and he was last. He said he almost gagged when he saw all the "floaters" in it. He just held his breath and drank quickly and prayed that it did not come back up. I guess that also could be considered being humble.

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by Ferd

I am sorry. I dont see what Brother Epley did that was so wrong. It seems to me his comments were respectful and not in anyway threatening.

I am lost.

Some people want to read into things thats all, but I have read this thread in its entirity up to this point and Brother Epley has done a fine job at explaining why we ought to wash one anothers feet. I personally did not see any fear tactic as one poster claims, but maybe I'm blind. LOL!

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

and such an honor to wash the feet of God's children...

Amen.

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Problem is, ye have no bible for your position.

Did you not read all his posts on this thread? Actually he's done a pretty good job posting scriptures.

[freeatlast]

From the New Living Translation 1 Tim 5:10
She must be well respected by everyone because of the good she has done. Has she brought up her children well? Has she been kind to strangers and served other believers humbly?[a] Has she helped those who are in trouble? Has she always been ready to do good?

From the KJV 1 tim 5:10
10Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

Notice the translators conveys the meaning behind the washing of feet. Humble service to all belivers.

[Harmony]

The foot washings I have been apart of were melo-dramatic. All the ladies just began to "humbly" pray for everyone, immediately crying, sobbing. The pastors wife just walked around and hovered over all of us praying.....elch...it brings back frustrating feelings I held within. It's not that I minded the footwashing, it was all the emotions that went along with it. It seemed that if I prayed how I truly felt, it wouldn't have been enough. I would willingly pray a blessing over the person, and a prayer of thanksgiving of what they have meant to me in my life, but I honestly never felt the need to cry and get emotional. I am probably not explaining myself well. I know how relieved I feel that I no longer have to be apart of footwashing in that setting.

[nahkoe]

I've read this thread all the way through and I'd like to say thank you to those who have shared their thoughts and beliefs.

I'm shocked at the number of people who have done things just because they're "supposed to". It makes me sad that people experience that, and go along with the rules for whatever reason. It's just not how it's supposed to be.

I'm glad those of you who have posted about those experiences seem to have moved past them, I hope into a more rewarding relationship with God.

No, I don't make a good puppet. I won't be doing anything just because I'm supposed to do it. That's why I asked this here and I'll continue to pray about it, and I'll go to my pastor about this. And then I'll still do what I feel I need to do, or not do, about this and everything else too.

Originally Posted by Harmony

The foot washings I have been apart of were melo-dramatic. All the ladies just began to "humbly" pray for everyone, immediately crying, sobbing. The pastors wife just walked around and hovered over all of us praying.....elch...it brings back frustrating feelings I held within. It's not that I minded the footwashing, it was all the emotions that went along with it. It seemed that if I prayed how I truly felt, it wouldn't have been enough. I would willingly pray a blessing over the person, and a prayer of thanksgiving of what they have meant to me in my life, but I honestly never felt the need to cry and get emotional. I am probably not explaining myself well. I know how relieved I feel that I no longer have to be apart of footwashing in that setting.

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by BrotherEastman

Did you not read all his posts on this thread? Actually he's done a pretty good job posting scriptures.

Yes, I read his post. they washed feet in bible times because they were actually dirty not as some ceremonial service like today.

I have no problem washing feet, I'm a nurse, I've washed alot worse areas.

[Carpenter]

Originally Posted by Felicity

To me, footwashing is different than Communion because footwashing was a part of the culture of that day. Not saying that we shouldn't do it because it's not a part of our culture -- just distinguishing between the two things.

I've practiced servanthood in ways that are practical and real and I've had to submit myself to people for most of my adult life. To me, footwashing is irrelevant and unnecessary, but do it if you feel it's necessary and if it is a blessing to you or to someone else.

Great Post!

[Steve Epley]

Jesus said Happy are ye if ye do it. I did what Jesus DID and said to DO and I am Happy doing just what He DID and said to DO. But I am simple so simple works for me.