U-CON, CONS, Moderates, LIBERAL?

[mfblume]

Originally Posted by dizzyde

I have often wondered how those who: gossip about, spread rumors about, have hate in their hearts toward, refuse to speak to when paths cross, disfellowship, because of differences in opinion when it comes to "standards", justify themselves when (or if) they actually read the Bible, and how they can ignore verse after verse on loving your brother. My only conclusion is that they honestly believe that if your interpretation of biblical "standards" is different from theirs, you are not a brother. This makes me very sad. Why do we do this? Why is it so hard to give each other the freedom to have differences of opinion? Why is it so important to be "right"?

Very good words!

[FRINGE_NUTTER]

Originally Posted by mfblume

How does the Lord categorize us? What emphasis does He place upon anything that COULD be categorized?

SHEEP AND GOATS

He tells us not to compare ourselves among ourselves (if we want to be wise).

Some wolves come in sheep's clothing and some sheep can look like goats until you examine them carefully. Sometimes goats can even look a like sheep - especially when they are babies.

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by mfblume

Ever think of the titles and labels used around here? What do they refer to when they say CON or LIB? It is predominantly the issue of Clothes! (There is the liberal notion of salvation as well. But for the most part people are referring to what a person says about concerns over dress codes when they refer to CONS or LIBS). This means that we categorize people with the emphasis on clothing, when the bible NEVER made clothing an emphasis. It was briefly mentioned and it was mentioned in lieu of modesty and sexual distinction only. And the instances the Bible mentions that is microscopic compared to the issues the Bible emphasizes. And I strongly believe in modesty.

So, why do we not categorize people around the issues the bible emphasizes instead of things the bible barely mentions?

Yeah, I want to get the christian part doen first before worrying about being a con, lob, mod or whatever. Only two kinds of believers in the bible, those walking in the spirit and those walking after the flesh.

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Rhymis

I like labels -- they help me to bring home green beans instead of dog food.

LONG LIVE LABELS!!!!!!

Labels are our friends

Remember those poundings without labels???????????????????? SURPRIZE!!

[Sister Alvear]

just label me a christian...something deep inside me yearns to be more Jesus -like everyday.

[freeatlast]

[QUOTE=mfblume;267662]Ever think of the titles and labels used around here? What do they refer to when they say CON or LIB? It is predominantly the issue of Clothes! (There is the liberal notion of salvation as well. But for the most part people are referring to what a person says about concerns over dress codes when they refer to CONS or LIBS). This means that we categorize people with the emphasis on clothing, when the bible NEVER made clothing an emphasis. It was briefly mentioned and it was mentioned in lieu of modesty and sexual distinction only. And the instances the Bible mentions that is microscopic compared to the issues the Bible emphasizes. And I strongly believe in modesty.

So, why do we not categorize people around the issues the bible emphasizes instead of things the bible barely mentions?[/QUOTE]



Brother, it's because we major on that which the bible barely mentions or does not mention at all.

We preach another gospel ! The gospel of standards !!!

[mfblume]

Originally Posted by freeatlast

Brother, it's because we major on that which the bible barely mentions or does not mention at all.

We preach another gospel ! The gospel of standards !!!

I have long felt there is a need to emphasize what the bible emphasizes, and it is not happening everywhere.

Again, Col 3 shows us what to emphasize. Not the touch not, taste not, handle not spirit of law. But flesh always finds it easier to concentrate on things flesh can relate to, and put a religious cloke over it all.

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by mfblume

And that is good. But for the most part, this forum has evidenced that clothing is the issue with most people, along with TV's. lol

Guess I may be an exception then. I have always had difficulty in labeling myself. In a UPC perspective, I am Ultra Con in some areas and Ultra Liberal in others... I guess thats why, when pressed I often default to "moderate"!

[Truly Blessed]

Originally Posted by FRINGE_NUTTER

SHEEP AND GOATS

He tells us not to compare ourselves among ourselves (if we want to be wise).

Some wolves come in sheep's clothing and some sheep can look like goats until you examine them carefully. Sometimes goats can even look a like sheep - especially when they are babies.

Heads up on how to determine if you have a genuine sheep or not. Give what may appear to be a sheep a position and if he isn't he will immediately begin acting like a goat! Or even worse, like a wolfe!

[Joseph Miller]

Originally Posted by Rhymis

Plenty of clothes and no TV is always a good thing ..........

Plenty of clothes and a BIG screen TV is always a good thing.