Can someone please clarify Resolution #3

[SDG]

Originally Posted by rrford

Exactly. But the problem is some of the folks who disagree with such a guideline see no offense in the one who is not righteous.

Not righteous? lol ... many times these men are marked for not agreeing w/ the majority ...

[SDG]

Originally Posted by Brother Strange

I told y'all the boy was a history buff.

My BA is in American History ... with enough credits to minor in Poli Sci...

Originally Posted by rrford

But what of those who go out for no bad reason? Using you idea they would be off lim its as well It seems to me that this Resolution is seeking to draw clear lines. Still don't see anything wrong with that.

But again, I am not looking to be cynical. I am a very pragmatic individual and it would be easy to be critical of this Resolution. I honestly see it as a move in the right direction as far as keeping broad fellowship.

On the contrary. In my way of thinking, I would be just as happy to have brother X come preach for me, or teach a bible lesson at my church if he did not exit the fellowship as a backslider or someone who became a heretic. In fact, even if they did, I can see how it is that one can be restored in ministry, even if he never does come back into the organization. I believe in restoration without the organization as well as within. There seems to be too little ambition for this kind of policy.

[SDG]

Originally Posted by Brother Strange

On the contrary. In my way of thinking, I would be just as happy to have brother X come preach for me, or teach a bible lesson at my church if he did not exit the fellowship as a backslider or someone who became a heretic. In fact, even if they did, I can see how it is that one can be restored in ministry, even if he never does come back into the organization. I believe in restoration without the organization as well as within. There seems to be too little ambition for this kind of policy.

The policy seems to be one of policing and disqualification.

[stmatthew]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

The policy seems to be one of policing and disqualification.

Well there is always the NCO!

Originally Posted by stmatthew

Bro Strange,

If someone wanted to destroy a man, he would do it, manual or not. We cannot blame government for corruption. It is what is in mens hearts that corrupt, not structured government.

God makes government. Men make politics.

I'm not sure that God sets up every kind of government. There is righteous government and there is unrighteous government. I'm all for making it as righteous as God can use men to make it. There are provisions in the manual by which unrigheous men can use that provision, by whim, to the detriment of others.

[SDG]

Originally Posted by stmatthew

Well there is always the NCO!

Many UPCI preachers are in the NCO ... you are comparing apples and oranges.

Originally Posted by stmatthew

Well there is always the NCO!

Sir...

It is almost 1:00 AM where you are. It is past your bedtime.

[stmatthew]

Originally Posted by Brother Strange

I'm not sure that God sets up every kind of government. There is righteous government and there is unrighteous government. I'm all for making it as righteous as God can use men to make it. There are provisions in the manual by which unrigheous men can use that provision, by whim, to the detriment of others.

There are provisions in any government (Except Gods) that allows unrighteous loopholes.

You know me. I am anti-Political. But there are some boundary's that should be set.

[stmatthew]

Originally Posted by Brother Strange

Sir...

It is almost 1:00 AM where you are. It is past your bedtime.

HAHAHA!!! I am cst. It is only 11:55pm.


I find sleep becoming something harder to do lately.