Changing Denominations

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Now you are going to blame the victim for not being healed by you and others like you...You are too funny!

When does one put away the victim mantra. I'm not speaking to you alone, Rhoni, but to anyone who has been hurt.

I've been deeply hurt in the past, but God has been my stay and I hold no ill will to the one who hurt me.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by 2020Vision

I don't see much wisdom in saying your Pastor says "don't do it" but you do it anyway and let it roll off your back like a duck. It's more like STUBBORN. I'm sorry, but these comments get high-fived way too easy. If you are going to do things your way, then find a church that will do it your way. (I'm sure your pastor is a patient man that loves you.. and his police remarks mean... there is still things we do/don't do, but I won't be handing out citations.)

Ummmm, you may want to re-read the post. She says her pastor has not told her she needed to do anything other than what she is doing.

The members of the church are the ones who are giving her problems about the way she is living.

[Amos]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Did I define what cultish practices I was talking about? Are you assuming you know? Are you assuming I am talking directly to you? Objecting and a personal attack are two different things.

Sis, when you paint with such a broad brush, you hit lots of folks.

You swung a pretty wide loop in your initial posts.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Old habits are difficult to break. You have to replace them with good ones. I am working on that. How about a 6 month sabbatical?

Rhoni

But, why announce what you probably should keep private? Is it part of that sabotage syndrome you have?

You knew exactly what kind of responses you would receive here - is that part of the healing for you? I don't think so.

[marthaolivia]

Originally Posted by mizpeh
This is what she said about her pastor: My pastor has never been negative toward me in any way. He's the greatest! He has said from the pulpit that he is not our police but our pastor.

Meaning her pastor lets the Spirit do the convicting when it comes to things that aren't outright declared to be sin or unholy. He has never reprimanded her for wearing a little makeup or trimming her hair. So she is not being stubborn or rebellious to those that have the rule over her and are watching out for her soul. The ones with the problem are other saints in the church that want her to tow a line that she doesn't feel God has drawn for her.

I hope I got that correct, Martha.

Thanks, Mizpeh, This is what I was trying to say. My pastor has never mentioned my hair to me. If God convicts me, I will follow HIS call, not the people who want me to be their clones.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

But, why announce what you probably should keep private? Is it part of that sabotage syndrome you have?

You knew exactly what kind of responses you would receive here - is that part of the healing for you? I don't think so.

Hmmm, seeems I remember someone saying this to Bro. E on some other thread.......

[2020Vision]

Originally Posted by scotty

Ummmm, you may want to re-read the post. She says her pastor has not told her she needed to do anything other than what she is doing.

The members of the church are the ones who are giving her problems about the way she is living.

I'm aware of my pastor doing this for a couple (in hopes that God would work it out). She still knows better and is there in spite. Maybe she can clarify, but does the preacher still preach cutting hair and make-up??

[Scott Hutchinson]

SisterMartha you have a pastor and nobody here is him,and he watches for your soul we don't.

[2020Vision]

Originally Posted by marthaolivia

Originally Posted by mizpeh
This is what she said about her pastor: My pastor has never been negative toward me in any way. He's the greatest! He has said from the pulpit that he is not our police but our pastor.

Meaning her pastor lets the Spirit do the convicting when it comes to things that aren't outright declared to be sin or unholy. He has never reprimanded her for wearing a little makeup or trimming her hair. So she is not being stubborn or rebellious to those that have the rule over her and are watching out for her soul. The ones with the problem are other saints in the church that want her to tow a line that she doesn't feel God has drawn for her.

I hope I got that correct, Martha.

Thanks, Mizpeh, This is what I was trying to say. My pastor has never mentioned my hair to me. If God convicts me, I will follow HIS call, not the people who want me to be their clones.

So does your pastor preach against cutting hair or not?

[marthaolivia]

Originally Posted by scotty

Ummmm, you may want to re-read the post. She says her pastor has not told her she needed to do anything other than what she is doing.

The members of the church are the ones who are giving her problems about the way she is living.

Exactly!