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02-06-2011, 04:24 PM
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Re: Almost saved- so near and yet so far
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Originally Posted by Cindy
Behavior does not equal appearance. And it is absolutely human nature to judge by appearances. I think we have all been guilty of that.
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Sis, the way we dress is absolutely a part of our behavior.
We are created in the image of God, and are the temple of the Holy Ghost.
Read the Bible and you will find out that God has always had strong guidelines for the appearance of the temple he dwells in.
Say a young lady is wearing a halter top and a mini skirt.
Is that a behavior?
You might say, "Well that is different since she is being immodest!"
Please give me a chapter and verse for why that is immodest.
Oh, but wait--you can't.
You made that judgment, based probably on good sense and the Holy Ghost.
There you go, judging again.
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02-06-2011, 04:27 PM
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Resident PeaceMaker
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Re: Almost saved- so near and yet so far
Modesty as a principle is important for Christians,there is a lot more to being a disciple of Christ,than outward appearance,having the fruit of the Spirit and loving one's neighbor as himself are very important as well.
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02-06-2011, 04:28 PM
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Forever Loved Admin
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Re: Almost saved- so near and yet so far
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Originally Posted by Coonskinner
Sis, the way we dress is absolutely a part of our behavior.
We are created in the image of God, and are the temple of the Holy Ghost.
Read the Bible and you will find out that God has always had strong guidelines for the appearance of the temple he dwells in.
Say a young lady is wearing a halter top and a mini skirt.
Is that a behavior?
You might say, "Well that is different since she is being immodest!"
Please give me a chapter and verse for why that is immodest.
Oh, but wait--you can't.
You made that judgment, based probably on good sense and the Holy Ghost.
There you go, judging again.
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Exactly, I have been guilty of that. And I will admit there are still times I do that. That's the really hard part, trying to NOT judge that way. Thankfully God has allowed me to learn some great lessons, though.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
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02-06-2011, 04:30 PM
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Love God, Love Your Neighbor
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Re: Almost saved- so near and yet so far
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Originally Posted by missourimary
If you look the part, other Apostolics may recognize you as one of them. But it's only if you act the part that the world will recognize you as having something they need.
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02-06-2011, 04:31 PM
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Resident PeaceMaker
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Re: Almost saved- so near and yet so far
Modesty is Kosmios in the greek meaning decent or well-arranged.It also means good behaviour.So a Christian not behaving in a lewd or vulgar manner would fit the bill for modesty.
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People who are always looking for fault,can find it easily all they have to do,is look into their mirror.
There they can find plenty of fault.
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02-06-2011, 04:34 PM
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Re: Almost saved- so near and yet so far
This girl needs to be taught, and clearly there is a lack of teaching on modesty, but we would not presume to automatically know her Spiritual condition much less their eternal destination.
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Originally Posted by Coonskinner
Sis, the way we dress is absolutely a part of our behavior.
We are created in the image of God, and are the temple of the Holy Ghost.
Read the Bible and you will find out that God has always had strong guidelines for the appearance of the temple he dwells in.
Say a young lady is wearing a halter top and a mini skirt.
Is that a behavior?
You might say, "Well that is different since she is being immodest!"
Please give me a chapter and verse for why that is immodest.
Oh, but wait--you can't.
You made that judgment, based probably on good sense and the Holy Ghost.
There you go, judging again.
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"It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
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Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
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Last edited by *AQuietPlace*; 02-06-2011 at 04:42 PM.
Reason: fixing quote tag
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02-06-2011, 04:34 PM
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Non-Resident Redneck
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Re: Almost saved- so near and yet so far
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Originally Posted by Cindy
Exactly, I have been guilty of that. And I will admit there are still times I do that. That's the really hard part, trying to NOT judge that way. Thankfully God has allowed me to learn some great lessons, though.
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We are admonished to "judge righteous judgment."
You better not ever stop doing it.
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02-06-2011, 04:35 PM
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Forever Loved Admin
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Re: Almost saved- so near and yet so far
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Originally Posted by Pressing-On
What did I do for heaven's sake?!!!!
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I told you, I forgot.
Anyway, I am trying to read and study what Bro. Coonskinner is posting. He gets right to the heart of the matter.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
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02-06-2011, 04:40 PM
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Resident PeaceMaker
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Re: Almost saved- so near and yet so far
Of course being Spirit Filled,and being bible believers demand we make judgements.The Rightly divided word of God is the sole of faith for the Christian.We must know what we believe and why we believe based on the word of God,and biblical principles. We must speak where the scripture speak and remain silent where they are silent as my Church Of Christ friends say. I think the Church Of Christ is in error,but I agree with the premise of that statement. Well I've got to get ready for church,yall have a good evening.
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People who are always looking for fault,can find it easily all they have to do,is look into their mirror.
There they can find plenty of fault.
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02-06-2011, 04:40 PM
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Not riding the train
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Re: Almost saved- so near and yet so far
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Originally Posted by Coonskinner
We are admonished to "judge righteous judgment."
You better not ever stop doing it.
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Thank you! I have to re-teach that every time someone says, "Don't judge me!" LOL!
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