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Originally Posted by Rhoni
You can't obey the word if you don't know what the word is...I still say there is a way to disciple people and it has to be through relationship, not condemnation, not through religiosity...it has to start with meeting needs, first on the basic level of food, clothing, and shelter, and then mental and spiritual needs can be addressed.
Exampling Christ's ministry: He fed the 3 & 5 thousand, healed the lame, halt & blind, taught, and forgave sins. He discipled the 7 Apostles through example and teaching over a period of 3 1/2 years.
Blessings, Rhoni
P.S. He was also very good at bucking the current religious system!
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But Rhonda....
The Word is taught in church and in most churches, both large and small (but probably more available in the larger churches) there are often courses and programs in place to meet the needs of new believers, Sunday School for children, youth group for youth, etc. where the need for teaching and information is met.
Who here is advocating condemnation and religiosity? And who is advocating the idea that that will foster, aid or develop discipleship?
I think that my posts affirm what you are saying in your 2nd paragraph. We are taught through example of our leaders and other mentors/examples in the church as well as through teaching, preaching, etc.
What is your issue here?
What am I missing? LOL!
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