Washing Feet

[tyndale1946]

That's it in a nutshell. I've never felt the Spirit as much as at communion time when the Saints wash each other's feet. It is indeed a very humbling experience.

I've had the governor of KY wash my feet, and I his.

You never know who feet you will be washing?... the governor of KY!... Well I'll be!... Brother Glen:thumbs:

 

[kyredneck]

Yes. in love.

I'm a little confused. If you believe I've borne false witness against some one please point it out.

 

[kyredneck]

You never know who feet you will be washing?... the governor of KY!... Well I'll be!... Brother Glen:thumbs:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernie_Fletcher

 

[JamesL]

Ordinance or not it seems that the commands of Jesus Christ are very clear!

John 13:13-17....
14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet....

Incidentally, just who decides whether something is an ordinance or not. The Lords Supper is only mentioned twice outside the Gospels!

I have observed foot washing during an Old Regular Baptist Communion service. I was not eligible to take part......

Why were you not eligible?

Were you found sinning?
Were you deemed unworthy to perform a command of the Lord because of something you did?

Who cast this judgment of ineligibility?
Who is the one that hindered you from being obedient?

Last question....do you think I've asked legitimate questions?

 

[OldRegular]

Why were you not eligible?

I was not a member of the OLD Regular Baptist Church!

Were you found sinning?
Were you deemed unworthy to perform a command of the Lord because of something you did?

Who cast this judgment of ineligibility?
Who is the one that hindered you from being obedient?

Last question....do you think I've asked legitimate questions?

Only the first question was legitimate! I answered it!

 

[OldRegular]

The arrogance and snotty remarks by some of those responding who think obedience to the command of Jesus Christ, regarding the washing of a brother or sisters feet, is appalling and disgusting! It is this arrogance in part that I believe Jesus Christ was addressing when HE humbled Himself!

 

[JamesL]

The arrogance and snotty remarks by some of those responding who think obedience to the command of Jesus Christ, regarding the washing of a brother or sisters feet, is appalling and disgusting! It is this arrogance in part that I believe Jesus Christ was addressing when HE humbled Himself!

I agree there.

But i also think many who practice it, do such in a "works" mentality. Much like not getting a tattoo - simply because they see an OT law which seemingly opposes all tattoos.

It's a view which ignores context.

As for feeling a spiritual height during that time, I don't discount it at all. But that shouldn't be enough to validate the practice.

I once attended a Roman Catholic service, and was completely unfamiliar with the liturgical style. For that reason, I was extra sensitive to the meaning in the liturgy. It was honestly one of the most humbling, spiritual experiences I've ever had.

But not because of the liturgy, and not because of washing feet...but because of a mind set on Christ

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

It would serve a greater purpose if they were smelly. LOL :laugh:

BAG BALM.....I mean it. It contains scads of lanolin so it moisturizes & softens skin. I use it because I have nuropathy from diabetes & it really helps. also good to slather it on a few days prior to foot-washing....after a shower of course. LOL!

 

[Robert William]

BAG BALM.....I mean it. It contains scads of lanolin so it moisturizes & softens skin. I use it because I have nuropathy from diabetes & it really helps. also good to slather it on a few days prior to foot-washing....after a shower of course. LOL!

Thanks EWF.

I am type 2 Diabetic, my doctor has not prescribed any medication for it.