Are You a Wall Builder or Bridge Builder??????

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by mfblume

Right! True Separation might be about not building walls instead of bridges! lol The WORLD builds political groups based upon divisions. Jesus came to bring a sword, but His separation was against the world's ways of walls.

This is powerful, I have thought often of the analogies of secular politics and the church. I definitely agree that there is a need for walls in some aspects, and at some times in our lives, but I believe that to be a true Christian you have to be, to some degree a bridge builder.

[RevDWW]

Aren't both needful?

Both walls and bridges can be means of protection!

Originally Posted by The Mrs

This is excellent Bro. Blume!!!

Makes one wonder about the whole idea of separation.

While I hear you, we must remember that separation is a Biblical principle. Now if you can navigate that wall some would say I just built, I have a bridge and some ocean front property I want to sell you in Arizona.

Originally Posted by CC1

I didn't vote in the poll but I am definitely a wall builder! I won't have anything to do with those misguided legalists like Elder Groce, Steve Epely, Phil Jones, Bishop1, etc,etc.

THANK YOU for putting me in such exclusive company.. What great men.. to be named among them is indeed an honor!

I actually preached about this subject on Friday night.. and I used the well worn Reaganism " Mr. Gorbachev, this wall must come down!" Not sure about any one else but I needed to hear it!

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by philjones

While I hear you, we must remember that separation is a Biblical principle. Now if you can navigate that wall some would say I just built, I have a bridge and some ocean front property I want to sell you in Arizona.

I believe the 'separation' as mentioned in the bible means separation from the WORLD, not other parts of the body of Christ!

[CC1]

Originally Posted by philjones

THANK YOU for putting me in such exclusive company.. What great men.. to be named among them is indeed an honor!

Shhhh!!! Don't tell anybody we ever met. I have a "walls" image to keep up!

Originally Posted by Pianoman

I believe the 'separation' as mentioned in the bible means separation from the WORLD, not other parts of the body of Christ!

No argument from me on this statement... I was just responding with a gentle reminder not to questions separation too much as it is indeed a Biblical principal.

How about RevDWW's comment about the importance of both? It almost sounds like he needs spiritual angioplasty since we are talking about the body... any walls that separate the body must be arterial blockage and a matter of the heart!

Originally Posted by CC1

Shhhh!!! Don't tell anybody we ever met. I have a "walls" image to keep up!

Hey everyone.. I just want to testify that while I was fellowshipping the men on the outside of CC1's wall at AMC, I attempted to build a bridge for CC1 to cross over... he chose not to cross but i did try to build the bridge...


He said his not crossing had something to do with his tank tops and short shorts.

[CC1]

Originally Posted by philjones

Hey everyone.. I just want to testify that while I was fellowshipping the men on the outside of CC1's wall at AMC, I attempted to build a bridge for CC1 to cross over... he chose not to cross but i did try to build the bridge...


He said his not crossing had something to do with his tank tops and short shorts.

That last sentance brought up a mental image that is going to be hard to shake. I may stay awake for hours tonight!