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11-04-2007, 01:30 AM
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Should they leave or stay?
The local church? I was wondering your opinions. Some saints under a very strict Pastor does not agree with a lot of what he teaches....should they just stay and obey and keep unity? Should they stay but walk their own walk? Or should they go and "good riddance" to them?
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11-04-2007, 01:41 AM
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Disunity hinders revival.They should pray and do what Jesus says.Strict is one thing.Cultish is another.
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11-04-2007, 02:59 AM
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It depends. Some "strict" pastors are actually quite tolerant as long they're not getting a bunch of "in your face" type of feedback.
If they cannot peacefully coexist, then they need to go where they can peacefully exist. No "good riddance" is in order. All parties should act as brethren and treat one another with mutual respect.
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11-04-2007, 06:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Praxeas
The local church? I was wondering your opinions. Some saints under a very strict Pastor does not agree with a lot of what he teaches....should they just stay and obey and keep unity? Should they stay but walk their own walk? Or should they go and "good riddance" to them?
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Great question, but one that has to be answered individually. I don't think we should sit on the pew if we can not submit to what is being taught. If we stay and "do our own thing" we are being rebellious, and while we ourselves may be able to still keep our relationship with God we may be a stumbling block to another. The second time I left it was because I didn't agree with the teaching, and I did not want to be rebellious so I went my own way. I still worship, pray and praise, but not at that church. To many I would be rebellious no matter which I choose unless I just stayed and followed along blindly whether I felt it was right for me or not! I think most of us know in our spirit when something does not feel right, that is what the HG is for to help us discern, and I trust my HG...my Lord, my Jesus.
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11-04-2007, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by pelathais
It depends. Some "strict" pastors are actually quite tolerant as long they're not getting a bunch of "in your face" type of feedback.
If they cannot peacefully coexist, then they need to go where they can peacefully exist. No "good riddance" is in order. All parties should act as brethren and treat one another with mutual respect.
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Agreed!
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11-04-2007, 02:55 PM
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To question anything a pastor, church, or religous org. says, does, or requires is obviously rebellion.
Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft.
So the answer is a resounding "NO". You can never question anything. If things happen you don't agree with it just means you are carnal.
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11-04-2007, 03:11 PM
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If one cannot come under subjection to a pastor and comply with the standards taught they need to find somewhere else to attend church.
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11-04-2007, 03:57 PM
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How can anyone give a definitive answer to that question? It would depend on all kind of things what to do.
In some cases, it might be best to leave. In other cases it might be best to stay.
Depends.
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11-04-2007, 03:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Praxeas
The local church? I was wondering your opinions. Some saints under a very strict Pastor does not agree with a lot of what he teaches....should they just stay and obey and keep unity? Should they stay but walk their own walk? Or should they go and "good riddance" to them?
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They should find a place that more closely fits with where they are in their walk. No place is a perfect fit, so no "good riddance" is appropriate from either.
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11-04-2007, 04:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pelathais
It depends. Some "strict" pastors are actually quite tolerant as long they're not getting a bunch of "in your face" type of feedback.
If they cannot peacefully coexist, then they need to go where they can peacefully exist. No "good riddance" is in order. All parties should act as brethren and treat one another with mutual respect.
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You said it even better than I. 
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