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Read the article posted in his other thread. It links to the whole article and after reading it you will likely see that his pastor is not a hard edged as this young protégé has portrayed him.
Nothing there about not wanting the world to come into their church to visit.
For the cause of Christ
Roger
Nothing there about not wanting the world to come into their church to visit.
For the cause of Christ
Roger
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See there ya go folks.....the Apostles creed <--the definition of what a Christian MUST BELIEVE.....and it has nothing to do with being able to handle anything and or understanding the different views on scripture...wake up...the BIBLE defines what I must believe, NOT some Apostle Creed written AFTER the bible was given, and as far as the rest of your post = less than nothing and just your Presbyterian opinion.....
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We preach repentance, just as Jesus did except we never use a whip just as Jesus did so maybe we should be more proactive instead of being weak and passive towards the wicked as you are advising me to do. God does not wink at sin, it is abomination in His sight so we need to warn people that they can't bring their filthy sin into the Church.
You would have us defile our Church with all kinds of filth, but we want to remain faithful to God and build the Church which the gates of hell shall not prevail against. We are determined to remain faithful and keep filth out, we are the Saints of God. What fellowship does righteousness have with wickedness.
You would have us defile our Church with all kinds of filth, but we want to remain faithful to God and build the Church which the gates of hell shall not prevail against. We are determined to remain faithful and keep filth out, we are the Saints of God. What fellowship does righteousness have with wickedness.
Reprobates have no chance of being saved, they are sealed for destruction but we don't know who they are. Only God knows who the reprobates are, we welcome everyone to visit our Church but they must be willing to conform to all of our Church's requirements for membership.
You guys are crazy if you think we should accommodate such vile and willful sinners as homosexuals, drug users, those living together outside of marriage, divorced people who's spouse is still alive, adulterers and any other sinful lifestyles.
People must be willing to repent and stop living in sin, if they want us to consider their application for membership. We don't want reprobates in our congregation.
You guys are crazy if you think we should accommodate such vile and willful sinners as homosexuals, drug users, those living together outside of marriage, divorced people who's spouse is still alive, adulterers and any other sinful lifestyles.
People must be willing to repent and stop living in sin, if they want us to consider their application for membership. We don't want reprobates in our congregation.
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Do you have to show earnings statements so your "pastor" can determine that you have contributed your proper "share" of your earnings?
I've heard from people who have gone to churches that go to these lengths so they can be sure the congregants are not living in "sin" by hiding $$$ from God.
I've heard from people who have gone to churches that go to these lengths so they can be sure the congregants are not living in "sin" by hiding $$$ from God.
Wow that is sad!
Do you have to show earnings statements so your "pastor" can determine that you have contributed your proper "share" of your earnings?
I've heard from people who have gone to churches that go to these lengths so they can be sure the congregants are not living in "sin" by hiding $$$ from God.
I've heard from people who have gone to churches that go to these lengths so they can be sure the congregants are not living in "sin" by hiding $$$ from God.
We are regularly reminded that we should give sacrificially so that our reward will be great in heaven, God doesn't like stingy Christians. Remember the parable of the talents speaks about this, God expects us to use all of our gifts to make as much money as possible and then give Him as much as possible.
We don't accept excuses like, I don't have any money left over after paying my bills. Giving should be among the top priorities, we should deny ourselves any luxuries and only eat as much as we need to and buy things in bulk to save where ever possible so we can contribute as much as possible to God.
Considering some of the outlandish things Slayer has stated, like his pastor saying he is always right and his veins popping out of his neck when he preaches on sin, I really think we have been had.
Mt 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
For the cause of Christ
Roger
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I have yet to see any Pastors doing this.
All their money comes from the people, who work hard for it.
You never hear any testimonies of a Pastor who gave money they worked for [not offerings from people] and received a hundred fold return.
I never hear any testimonies of Pastors who are living by their own example.
Shameful.
JPT
Why would anyone even keep tabs on whether someone gives or not? That is between the believer and God.
Buying in bulk is not always the best "deal". Usually it is, but sometimes it's not. A single person or a couple might end up with spoiled food if they buy in bulk. We have to use the brains God gave us when it comes to stewardship.
Buying in bulk is not always the best "deal". Usually it is, but sometimes it's not. A single person or a couple might end up with spoiled food if they buy in bulk. We have to use the brains God gave us when it comes to stewardship.
We need to support our full time pastor, he is on a salary so the only money he gets to support him and his large family is what we give. We receive the great blessing of being guided by him on our life's journey. He actually saves us money by teaching us how to be wise with our money, we don't waste money on vanity. All of our money is used wisely for the extension of God's Kingdom.
It sounds like you have been around hypocrites, you shouldn't throw out the baby with the bath water. Yes 90% of "Christians" are hypocrites, they are actually the reprobate posing as Christians. Their fate is sealed so we should pity them, but God still holds you accountable to support His Church.
You will stand before God one of these days and He will ask you how much money you contributed to Him. If you say, "well there were a lot of money hungry pastors around so I hid my money" He will say, you wicked and unfruitful servant. Go into the outer darkness where there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
You will stand before God one of these days and He will ask you how much money you contributed to Him. If you say, "well there were a lot of money hungry pastors around so I hid my money" He will say, you wicked and unfruitful servant. Go into the outer darkness where there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.