Ministerial Ethics, Dropping Out and TV: Did You Forget You Agreed to This? - Page 41

ILG · #**401** 06-02-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MrMasterMind

Isn't this one of those times?

I think each individual has to decide that for themselves.

mizpeh · #**402** 06-02-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MrMasterMind

Isn't this one of those times?

Yes, it is! especially if there are many ministers of the word who are having difficulty finding certain teachings within the word. There should be open and honest discussion with a view toward finding the truth of the word of God as opposed to upholding the traditions of men.

Sister Alvear · #**403** 06-02-2009, 09:53 AM

Paul the great teacher taught us a lot about differences...maybe we should all go study more of his writings...

MrMasterMind · #**404** 06-02-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mizpeh

Yes, it is! especially if there are many ministers of the word who are having difficulty finding certain teachings within the word. There should be open and honest discussion with a view toward finding the truth of the word of God as opposed to upholding the traditions of men.

Not to mention affirming every two years a belief system they don't follow or teach?

Opps did I say that out loud?

TheRationalist · #**405** 06-02-2009, 10:34 AM

Interesting topic, I see three issues.

1. If the new crop of dissenters are to leave should be they hold to the ethical standard of leaving quietly without seeking to influence (which the WPFers did not?)

2. If they stay should they attempt to use the resolution process to make changes first, as some did to the Holiness article in 1952 (which changed the standing policy from the merger, including a holiness article borrowed from the PCI manual?)

3. Does this mean uniformity of every minute belief trumps unity of spirit? How does this fit with Romans 14?

MomOfADramaQn · #**406** 06-02-2009, 11:35 AM

Organized religion - gag - wonder if Paul were still writing what he would say to the church about that

KWSS1976 · #**407** 06-02-2009, 11:40 AM

I am sure we can still find an apostle around somewhere to ask after all I have talked with some on here that believe they are still around so I am sure someone can provide us with one...