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Should the church then be a sort of 'co-worker' with the state? :huh:

I agree FHII. Loving God is first. I wasnt saying that loving our neighbor is FIRST, but rather to love God AND our neighbor is first. My bad for being unclear. Only here's the thing, all things must be done in love, first to God, and then to our neighbor, even the speaking of the truth. If...

That's well said aspen! Be still, and know that He is God! :)

Hey AndrewB :) I don't know your specific situation, and your relationship. But here's what the Lord's been showing me in my life. I went through a time not so long ago when I felt like you. I thought God had abandoned and I was afraid, fearful, freaking out. Only now in retrospect He's shown...

I think there's a time for everything. There is freedom, but we must be wise as to how we use it. :) All things are lawful, but not all things edify.

I just saw there was a new post, and when I looked, nothing! I thought I'd tease you ;) The Lord bless you, brother :)

An interesting thing to note, I think, is that we can fall from grace the same way. 1 Timothy 3:6 not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.

Ah, I knew you'd have an answer, aspen... ...Oh, never mind. :lol:

I agree with that. Meddling with the government puts you under it's power. There is then a conflict of interest, on the one hand, going against the government will cause the church to lose all it's political power, on the other hand, agreeing with the government would require agreeing with...

Hi all, this is a little topic poll to start a discussion... I won't post my answer right away, I just find when the 'poller' says right away where he's going, before even letting the dust settle, it makes it pointless to vote, so I'll leave it up to you first! :D So the question is basically...

I think we are to judge no man, though we are to discern, and the Spirit through us may judge. ('A spiritual man judges all things) I understand it like this, we don't judge, we love, though we might exhort or rebuke (in love). The Spirit of the Lord judges, and he does execute his judgment...

Actually, I think it's the other way around. The command of God is to love your neighbor and to love God. That is FIRST. Of course truth should not be neglected by the one who has it. Only it says 'speak the truth in love'. If you want to talk scriptures, love is not put as a second thing...

Amen Rach :)

I'll pray that the Lord be with you on Tuesday, and that he would look after all your needs Michael! :) The Lord bless you, brother! :)

I agree we must not fuocus on him, I do think it is good to know his devices and be aware... All the while our hearts and eyes are on the Lord! :) God bless you...

1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. I just...

Brother, I agree with most of what you are saying, and I agree with the main point. I think we have given up the Gospel of Christ and taken on something of our own understanding. We have come a 'christianity' that worries about being saved when indeed Christ says that whoever tries to save his...

See, I do think that if NO man steps up, a woman may lead. But NO man steps up, it's impossible that you have a bunch of families meeting together. Unless you have like 3 moms who bring their kids, and their husbands don't care for church but allow the women to go and that's your church. I think...

Our group doesn't believe in putting any rules. But all dress modestly, according to what their conscience dictates. If someone is dressed inapropriately, an elder will talk to them. We are all commited and trust each other that we will do what is good for the body and honors the Lord We don't...

Okay. I agree with that Texian. I also think Revelation speaks of Israel, the 144 000 alegorically. They are indeed those who believe, are grafted in, and the believing Jews. God bless