Laodicea Had A Warning

[meBNme]

Originally Posted by TRFrance

..............some people will have personal convictions that sometimes exceed what the bible requirements...and THAT is fine--- for them. But what's not ok is when they want to impose those convictions on everyone else and imply that those who dont share those same convictions are going to hell.

That sounds like what he was actually saying. That also happens to be something I very much agree with.

So, if someone sincerely believes that God does indeed desire his people to have standards, and that by not doing so one runs the risk of displeasing God, living to close to the world and "playing next to the cliff" if you will.

Then you believe that is fine right? (I happen to agree if so)

However, if that person is a pastor, and is responsible for the souls of the people he pastors. Then wouldn't it be wrong, and neglect for him NOT to preach what he believes is the will of God for his people, what pleases God, and the dangers and traps that could cause someone to fall?

I agree that one should not go around telling other churches and people that they are going to hell for wearing makeup. (even though I strongly support the no makeup standard)
But if one truly believes that something is the desire of God and a danger to do otherwise, then I believe it would be gravely wrong for them NOT to share/teach that belief.