[The Lemon]

What a great thread and what a show of Christian compassion and humility. I am thankful for all the brothers and sisters here on this forum, and I am so glad to see Bro. Epley back as well. Sometimes we all have a tendancy to be critical of each other (you know, libs, cons, ultra cons etc.)

I still believe we need each other and yes that includes the very conservative. I heard it said one time by a preacher that having very conservative brothers and sisters helps to keep the church balanced from tipping into the world.

At any rate, regardless of where you are in things like Tithing, modest apparel etc. We need to do our best to love, not offend. I also believe we need to be liberal in blessing the ministry, both the pastor and missionaries etc. I look at AB and know he has done more for the work of Christ then I ever have, I have no right to be critical of his ministry or his convictions...I do however, need to respect him.

What a refreshing thread!