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Originally Posted by Jeffrey
The age comment is more in jest (I believe), because one can be wise in their youth, though it's not expected. Your age is frankly only as relevant as you fulfill the stereotypes. Most 18-20 year olds feel like they know absolutely everything. The pendelum swings to full indepedence. That changes (typically) until they begin to be more reflective about life and who they are.
You may break that mold, but so far, by some of your rhetoric, it doesn't seem to be the case.
Either way, as an AFF member, I don't think this whole "respecting elders" things is of much merit. I think being generally respectful (doesn't mean we aren't ever direct) is a virtue, but bowing down to people older than you isn't required. However, it's only wise for a younger man to inquire and listen more than rebuke and finger point. You may still disagree in the end, and even say so, but it's the whole approach.
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Far be it from me to think that! whew... I wish I knew everything.
But to stand firm on doctrine that was put into my heart as a child, and from what I gather in reading the Bible... that is NOT a "know it all" attitude. Thats me and what I believe, and I don't shy from it.
My post here have been mostly out of boredom, and just to test exactly what people think about what I believe is "core" apostolic doctrin.
I don't claim wisdom, but I do claim what I read from the word.
--somehow this post will be ripped apart as well
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