Old Paths?

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

And opinion is simply what one believes? If I believe in Jesus that is MY OPINION. An opinion can be true or false.

There is a huge line from Dan to Beersheba of people saying that they believe in Jesus. That and 7.89 will get them a Whopper and a drink.

[TakingDominion]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Only the Word can bind the conscience, all else is personal opinion and or preference. When opinions of men are taught as "God's will" then the worship is empty and God does not accept it.

Please explain the phrase "bind the conscience".

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by TakingDominion

Please explain the phrase "bind the conscience".

The conscience is that part of man which accuses or else excuses the individual before God. Thus, if one does wrong, the conscience is supposed to let you know, by a feeling or awareness of guilt. If one does right, the conscience should let you know by a feeling or awareness of innocence or rightness.

To bind the conscience means to compel or force (as in, capturing or enslaving) the conscience to accuse or excuse the individual. The conscience should be bound to the Word, which reveals true morality (right or wrong). Any other authority, such as a mere commandment of men, that attempts to bind the conscience, is in reality usurping the place of God in the heart of the individual.

In other words, to teach others that it is morally wrong to do something which God never says is morally wrong, is to attempt to bind the consciences of others to a man made moral authority. Nobody should be taught to believe it is sin to do what God's Word nowhere teaches to be sin. All are to be taught to submit the conscience to God via His Word rather than to the whims of man, whether self or otherwise.

[jediwill83]

Originally Posted by Esaias

The conscience is that part of man which accuses or else excuses the individual before God. Thus, if one does wrong, the conscience is supposed to let you know, by a feeling or awareness of guilt. If one does right, the conscience should let you know by a feeling or awareness of innocence or rightness.

To bind the conscience means to compel or force (as in, capturing or enslaving) the conscience to accuse or excuse the individual. The conscience should be bound to the Word, which reveals true morality (right or wrong). Any other authority, such as a mere commandment of men, that attempts to bind the conscience, is in reality usurping the place of God in the heart of the individual.

In other words, to teach others that it is morally wrong to do something which God never says is morally wrong, is to attempt to bind the consciences of others to a man made moral authority. Nobody should be taught to believe it is sin to do what God's Word nowhere teaches to be sin. All are to be taught to submit the conscience to God via His Word rather than to the whims of man, whether self or otherwise.

Needed this. Thanks