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08-13-2007, 09:15 PM
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No one mentioned ( or did I miss it) if having youth pastors help along these lines?
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08-13-2007, 09:16 PM
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08-13-2007, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MissBrattified
Bro. Epley, I understand where you're coming from...kind of...but I just don't think that wearing white on the wedding day is really going to change things in the long run. If you have a couple that is committing fornication, then will they have a problem lying about it so they can wear the white garb?
Then those who confessed their sins and repented are forced to wear the scarlet letter? That doesn't add up, really.
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I know a girl that got pregnant right before the wedding. Everything was bought, paid for, delivered. The pastor wouldn't allow any of the bridesmaids nor any of the wedding party to participate.
They are divorced today. Perhaps he saw something down the road. I don't know.
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08-13-2007, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Sister Alvear
I am not talking about people coming fromthe world. I teach a class of kids and most are long term church kids...
I cannot remember Brother Alvear ever telling someone what color to wear...Most cases they have come to us and told us what color they were going to wear!
I think judgement begins at the house of God...If you come from the world it is a whole different story than working with young ones that know very little about the world.
and that is so true "Prevention is worth a pound of cure..." saves a lot of tears later on...
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With church kids, I think they should be taught from the time they are very small about the sanctity of marriage, and the importance God places upon it. At the same time, though, if a church kid falls, and repents, I don't think we should lose our sense of compassion.
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08-13-2007, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Pressing-On
I know a girl that got pregnant right before the wedding. Everything was bought, paid for, delivered. The pastor wouldn't allow any of the bridesmaids nor any of the wedding party to participate.
They are divorced today. Perhaps he saw something down the road. I don't know.
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Perhaps the divorce was his fault, for causing the wedding to be called off right befor the wedding!
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08-13-2007, 09:19 PM
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OK, the tough questions were not answered here.
How do you know?
Do you ask?
Is there a problem with people lying on this? (and confessing later)
If so what is the penalty for lying?
Is it less or greater than the public humiliation of wearing an "impure" symbol?
Are there gray areas?
What about prolonged french kissing?
What about.... ?
Or...???
Who is pure?
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08-13-2007, 09:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MissBrattified
Bro. Epley, I understand where you're coming from...kind of...but I just don't think that wearing white on the wedding day is really going to change things in the long run. If you have a couple that is committing fornication, then will they have a problem lying about it so they can wear the white garb?
Then those who confessed their sins and repented are forced to wear the scarlet letter? That doesn't add up, really.
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No one wears a scarlet letter they wear a beige or off white dress it is just a distinction to reward those who keep themselves and not necessarily a punishment to those who don't but a reward to the godly kids who learned to say no. I have married more than one couple who failed but repented and are happily married and want their children to wear white.
Remember the bride was arrayed in fine line and WHITE. A good picture.
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08-13-2007, 09:20 PM
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I am not trying to fuss I am just wanting some opinions and my they are coming in!
I was just wondering how others deal with things along these lines. We learn from each other.
I live in a different country and deal with a different mindset...however sin must be dealt with no matter what culture or country we live in. I sure want to help as many young people as I can.
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08-13-2007, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by freeatlast
Perhaps the divorce was his fault, for causing the wedding to be called off right befor the wedding!
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He didn't call it off. Everyone attended. He just didn't allow it to be as big as they planned. No bridesmaids, etc.
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08-13-2007, 09:22 PM
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Sister Alvear
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Brother Epley, you are a wise man...we may not agree in some areas however you are very wise.
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