What the World Sees as Apostolic - Page 5

Old Paths · #41 05-19-2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by OGIA

Excellent thought, CS!!

And that is exactly what too many "Apostolics" do today-- they let the criticism of the world (which we know is mostly born out of ignorance and/or rebellion) bring into question if "we" are really right about this separation thing.

Just because some educated woman doesn't understand what Apostolic means, personally and scripturally, and just because she has come up with a definition based (most likely) on her refusal to ever adhere to such separation doesn't mean we are wrong. Ya' ever think SHE is wrong?

Disclaimer: I'm referring strictly to outward standards, as this is what the lady focused on. She is inwardly still not holy, so why would I (we) expect her to have anything but a skewed perception of what Apostolic is?

Very good and applies to MANY.

SDG · #42 05-19-2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Paths

HI Danny isn't it a wonderful Saturday?

The sky is blue.

The birds in the backyard are singing.

And not a bad attitude any where near my place.

Now you have a great weekend.

God is Good.

It's a great day .... OP

He's GOOD ALL THE TIME ... my peninsular brother ....

It's gonna be a bright and sunny day ....

Stay cool.

Dan

StillStanding · #43 05-19-2007, 10:02 AM

When I think of the Amish people, I don't think about how spiritual and close to God they are. I see them as the folks that can't drive a car, and live like folks did in the 1700-1800s because of their religious beliefs.

I believe that is also how most outsiders also think of conservative Oneness Apostolics. They look at them as folks that can't do this and that because of their strict religious beliefs. You're wrong if you think the world puts you on a spiritual pedestal.

OGIA · #44 05-19-2007, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Pianoman

When I think of the Amish people, I don't think about how spiritual and close to God they are. I see them as the folks that can't drive a car, and live like folks did in the 1700-1800s because of their religious beliefs.

I believe that is also how most outsiders also think of conservative Oneness Apostolics. They look at them as folks that can't do this and that because of their strict religious beliefs. You're wrong if you think the world puts you on a spiritual pedestal.

But, who cares what the world thinks.......IF.......what you live is scriptural and thus done to bring HIM glory??

That was the point of my last post. Too many Apostolics are giving in to the pressure of being "accepted" by the world, when that world doesn't have a clue why we live the way we do.

Do you think Paul REALLY cared what the world thought of him?

berkeley · #45 05-19-2007, 10:08 AM

there are some posts that I would like to address.. but my lamp is runnin' low on oil.. and I am going to go to bed soon.. .so I will just say this, and if you think I said it to you then I probably did..

POPPYCOCK!!! and MALARKEY!!!

berkeley · #46 05-19-2007, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by OGIA

But, who cares what the world thinks.......IF.......what you live is scriptural and thus done to bring HIM glory??

That was the point of my last post. Too many Apostolics are giving in to the pressure of being "accepted" by the world, when that world doesn't have a clue why we live the way we do.

Do you think Paul REALLY cared what the world thought of him?

Ya know, many Apostolics don't even know why they believe what they do! It's not about being "accepted" by the world... but don't put a yoke on the people that isn't theirs to carry!

SDG · #47 05-19-2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Berkeley

Ya know, many Apostolics don't even know why they believe what they do! It's not about being "accepted" by the world... but don't put a yoke on the people that isn't theirs to carry!

A good pastor friend recently declared to me ... similar words ... he's decided to make his church non-denominational while stile keeping his credentials ... He said: Why should they have to carry this unnecessary yoke. I'll do it.

OGIA · #48 05-19-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Berkeley

Ya know, many Apostolics don't even know why they believe what they do!

I'm not talking about "them", Berk. I'm talking about the ones, as I mentioned in my last post, who know why they do it -- because it's scriptural and thus pleases to the Lord.

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It's not about being "accepted" by the world...

Sure seems like the original post on this thread was all about caring what an educated, religious woman thought.

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but don't put a yoke on the people that isn't theirs to carry!

Don't divert the topic. I said ZERO about any yoke. All I mentioned was scriptural separation, which focuses in this thread on the outward appearance of an Apostolic.

berkeley · #49 05-19-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

A good pastor friend recently declared to me ... similar words ... he's decided to make his church non-denominational while stile keep his credentials ... He said: Why should they have to carry this unnecessary yoke. I'll do it.

oh boy!!! I can hear it now!!! "backslider" "rep-row-bait" "harry-tick"

StillStanding · #50 05-19-2007, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by OGIA

But, who cares what the world thinks.......IF.......what you live is scriptural and thus done to bring HIM glory??

That was the point of my last post. Too many Apostolics are giving in to the pressure of being "accepted" by the world, when that world doesn't have a clue why we live the way we do.

Do you think Paul REALLY cared what the world thought of him?

If the purpose is to be "seperate" from the given culture by their ultra-conservative attire, they are succeeding. If the purpose is to be "seperate" by showing love and having a Godly spirit and glow about them, they may or may not be succeeding.