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Originally Posted by Baron1710
I think your analogy is wrong for several reasons. First, Shepherds lead sheep they don't fence them in on a pasture, at least Biblically.
Second, people should be taught how to handle life from a Biblical perspective not have a nanny tell them what to do and what not to do.
Third, when you do have a church that plays nanny to these folks they become very judgmental the rules become the standard by which one measures another persons walk with God.
Fourth, Scripture doesn't give us any examples of creating more rules, the fact is the decision in Acts 15 is to put no more on them than necessary. |
First, I am in Ohio. I know plenty of peopel who raise cattle, sheep, etc. They build fences to protectthe animals because not doing so would be ignorant.
Second, teaching depends on maturity. You can't teach an infant the greater principles behin why mom or dad set certain rules. You simply tell them what to do and what not to do. Thats it. UNtil they grow up, it is healthy for them to do as they are told because you set the rules for their own good.
Third, then you preach against being judgmental. You don't throw out principles that work fine just because a few peopel have a spiritual problem with being judgmental jerks.
Fourth, Paul often spoke to churches he founded and told them to follow him as he followed Christ. This included the MANY times he gave them directions that were HIS decisions, not God's commands.
I am completely against Pastors setting a million rules that make no sense. Its silly, controlling and legalistic. That doesn't take away form the fact that some thigns are just good for the church. Some traditions are healthy.
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