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Re: Post UPCI Gen Supt. Election Questions
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Originally Posted by pelathais
I agree with you generally, n_david.
It could be that the "check in his spirit" (PM's) that he felt was the Lord showing him what the cost of holding such a position would be for him. It may be that the "check" was something like, "you might get this - but here's the people who will be hurt and the many ways in which they will be hurt if you are elected." Or some other "cost."
I don't really see "God" as being directly involved in these things, necessarily; and I speak as someone who has held an elected position (three in fact) within the UPC.
"We" have the power to make such decisions with regard to our leadership. It's just like I can choose to involve myself in other activities, and the way that I can chose to esteem or withhold esteem from my brethren (and sisters too).
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Yeah..but. When you say 'in my spirit' you don't think it carries a connotation of divine intervention? It does to me...you may as well be saying "God said", same difference. If it's not God then be like Paul and say "Hey, I'm not sayin' this is God, it's probably me, but it seems best to me..."
We're splitting hairs.
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