Marty Ballestero doesn't LIKE facial hair on men!!

[kclee4jc]

While it is true that their is little to no biblical support for a "doctrine" against facial hair, I must agree that there seems to be an attitude of arrogance and disregard for authority that follows facial hair into Pentecostal churches that have previously taught against it.

I suppose it comes down to the motivating factor and the background an individual has. If he is rebelling against teaching he has received and embracing some perceived "new liberty", then there is danger.

I would not call facial hair a sin or tell someone they are lost because of it, but I will agree with the elder. I don't like facial hair on Pentecostal men!

[FlamingZword]

Originally Posted by kclee4jc

While it is true that their is little to no biblical support for a "doctrine" against facial hair, I must agree that there seems to be an attitude of arrogance and disregard for authority that follows facial hair into Pentecostal churches that have previously taught against it.

I suppose it comes down to the motivating factor and the background an individual has. If he is rebelling against teaching he has received and embracing some perceived "new liberty", then there is danger.

I would not call facial hair a sin or tell someone they are lost because of it, but I will agree with the elder. I don't like facial hair on Pentecostal men!

I like the facial hair on Jesus Christ.

[Kevin Archer]

I'm thankful for this precious man of God. Bro Ballestero was our guest speaker this year as we celebrated our Tenth Pastoral Anniversary. He has been a wonderful friend to both my family and the church that I'm privileged to Pastor. I'm thankful for men with personal convictions.

[FlamingZword]

Originally Posted by Kevin Archer

I'm thankful for this precious man of God. Bro Ballestero was our guest speaker this year as we celebrated our Tenth Pastoral Anniversary. He has been a wonderful friend to both my family and the church that I'm privileged to Pastor. I'm thankful for men with personal convictions.

How about men with personal convictions that do not mirror yours?

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Kevin Archer

I'm thankful for this precious man of God. Bro Ballestero was our guest speaker this year as we celebrated our Tenth Pastoral Anniversary. He has been a wonderful friend to both my family and the church that I'm privileged to Pastor. I'm thankful for men with personal convictions.

Two great men of God that stil preach the only saving message. Where men are saved and shaved!

[kclee4jc]

Originally Posted by Kevin Archer

I'm thankful for this precious man of God. Bro Ballestero was our guest speaker this year as we celebrated our Tenth Pastoral Anniversary. He has been a wonderful friend to both my family and the church that I'm privileged to Pastor. I'm thankful for men with personal convictions.

Good picture! Love Bro. Ballestero!

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by FlamingZword

How about men with personal convictions that do not mirror yours?

We preach against them.

[FlamingZword]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

We preach against them.

Well I prefer to preach the Bible, rather than man-made traditions.
If it is not in the Bible I do not preach it.

[Kevin Archer]

Originally Posted by FlamingZword

How about men with personal convictions that do not mirror yours?

You can feel free to ask anyone that knows me. I try my best to be a christian gentleman to everyone that I meet. There is no excuses in scripture for character assassination.

Titus 3:2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

I teach this: "You don't have to be my twin to be my brother." I sincerely believe it too. Not all of my friends believe exactly like me.

[kclee4jc]

Those criticizing the Elder's blog entry on facial hair, should also read his blog entry entitled "Show Me in the Bible". Very good follow up to a controversial topic.