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Originally Posted by Aquila
I think it's amusing how we all revert to spiritual communism, issuing rules and regulations binding upon all, where the Bible makes no such laws.
This is where personal spiritual discipline comes into play. You know what you can do and what you can't. You know what God has convicted you to do based on what you need.
It's easier to set a law and demand it be obeyed. It takes away the need for prayer and sincere introspection. It takes away the fear of freedom. It also makes others beholden to another's convictions, because so often they cannot control themselves unless everyone has to play by the same rules God has spoken to them. Here's the deal...I feel it's lazy. lol
Some things are specifically mentioned in Scripture. These we must do. Other things are a matter of personal conviction. I do not believe a brother should drink or anything else around brethren who might be weak or stumble at it. Likewise, I don't believe the weaker brethren should judge another's meat or drink. We're grown adults led of the Holy Ghost.
Here's a good example. God has spoken to me clearly on this. God doesn't want me to own a firearm. He promised to withdraw his hand of protection should I buy one. But I know a wonderful brother with a collection of fine weapons. Do I judge him? No. I will share how passionate I am about my convictions. But I'd never attempt to force him to live by my convictions.
Now I might enjoy a nice brandy now and again. But guess what....my brother might have some strong convictions against that. Does he judge me? Prayerfully no. Prayerfully we pray for each other and maintain the bond of love in the midst of Christian liberty and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
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O my LORD I know you are Joking right???
Tell me you are !!!!!!!
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