Legalism

I don't know about you guys, but I'm tired of beating this dead horse. Several people have made excellent points in the last couple pages, but we don't seem to be getting anywhere. So I will move on!

 

When it comes to modesty, be considerate of others and their feelings. If you're wearing something that you perfectly KNOW will offend others at your church gathering, then that is disrepectful to your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Don't be disruptive just because you want to exercise your "liberty".

 

I agree with Petrel. This dead horse has been thoroughly beaten. How should a Christian dress when attending a worship service? As the Holy Spirit leads that person. All other opinions be slammed (Can I say that? It's in the KJV).

[offensive word edited out. The answer to your question is: No you can't; it is a bit too offensive for many on BB.]

[ August 19, 2005, 01:48 PM: Message edited by: DHK ]

 

Wow went out for a few to feed the horses and wash one. So many post since then.

Helen very good point ! I too have noticed that. I have even had people ask me "hey are you a Christian I can tell ".

I do have a friend though that is Godly and has a fun personality, But she does make it known what she believes about TV, Music, and other grey areas, and it does come across as being judgemental when others don't live up to her standards especially her husband and kids. She accepts everyone and is humble you can tell, but once in awhile ( sin nature I guess ) her judgmental attitude comes across.

I know when I was a knew Spirit Filled Christian I couldn't understand why it was so hard for other Christians not to do things I didn't do. I mean I could quit why couldn't they ?

I have learned along the way God is working with each of us in his own time and in his own way.

I have also learned not to major on the minors but to focus more on Gods love and how does he see others and what would he do.

 

AMEN!

Bill

 

Yeah... but the Holy Spirit will never lead a believer to do something or act in a way that is in conflict with the ethics and associated morals derived from the Scriptures (the final authority).

 

Exactly my point all along. It's consistently been the question of "who decides"? When an outsider decides what's right for another based on their own views of what scripture should say, they're guilty of legalism. Let each be convinced in his own mind. Let each not convince another's mind.

When some old codger decides that my daughter's sweater was "too tight". I'll likely tell him to take it up with God, and if I think he's looking at my daughter sexually, I'll likely send him there sooner than he'd like.

 

It really feels good and right to be set free to obey.