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Originally Posted by Sherri
Well, this has definitely been an interesting thread! It's good to dialogue without malice and mean spirits that have flown around on here in days past, from both ends of the spectrum.
I will be the first to admit that some libs who leave UPC go absolutely crazy and try to get everyone else to follow them and they get very fleshly, thinking that they have liberty in all things. We have found out that the law of love is greater than the law of liberty. Some things I may have the liberty to do, but to keep from offending a brother or sister, I abstain from them. It's really not a big deal - you just try to please God in all things. Plus He has given me very definite personal convictions about some things that all my friends do, but I can't.
So, Wholehearted, there are some of us who have left that have searched out Scriptures and have decided to live holy, according to what we understand from the Word of God. We do not try to drag others out of UPC and we don't flaunt liberties and we don't make fun of those who believe much stricter standards. I think everyone has to answer to God and if He leads them to adhere to very strict things, then that's what they should do. It's not a matter of "we are enlightened" and you are not; it's just where God has led us as individuals. We have always told people to stay in UPC if you can do it with good conscience.
Thank you, Steadfast, for your kind words. I could hang out with you and have a great time; I have utmost respect for you and your church.
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Very well said Milady.
Very well said indeed.
Also, I have been feeling guilty since reading your earlier post. I read all of your reports and enjoy them, especially the missions oriented posts, but I usually just say "Praise the Lord," and go on my way. But, in spite of the lack of response, your posts have been a blessing to me.
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