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Doctrine vs Preference

We often see people existing in one extreme or another. There are some who would ignore doctrine for the sake of unity, but can there really be unity in the body if doctrine (teaching found in God's Word) is ignored? There is another group that has taken mere prefernces and elevated them to the level of doctrine, at least in their teaching. An example of this can be the style of worship. Some are more demonstrative than others, but neither is wrong if the heart is right. Style of worship is a preference, not a doctrine.

 

What do you think about the importance of sound doctrine in one's life and in the church? Have you seen things that are preferences turned into doctrine? If so, give an example, but leave names and organization names out of the comment. How do we stay centered on Christ in the midst of the chaos?

 

Lord Bless,

LT

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Leonard T on May 24, 2012 at 4:25pm

Amanda,

 

I agree with Roy. You are way too hard on yourself and you have a lot to offer the family of God.

 

Lord Bless,

LT

Permalink Reply by Amanda on May 24, 2012 at 6:23pm

Roy, I think I'll drink the whole bottle tonight. I'm pretty sick. Alcohol also thins blood. That's how it helps with blood pressure. I have a great BP. 

Have you ever heard this?

To make a woman happy ..... A man only needs to be:

1. A friend
2. A companion
3. A lover
4. A brother
5. A father
6. A master
7. A chef
8. An electrician
9. A carpenter
10. A plumber
11. A mechanic
12. A decorator
13. A stylist
16. A psychologist
17. A pest exterminator
18. A psychiatrist
19. A healer
20. A good listener
21. An organizer
22. A good father
23. Very clean
24. Sympathetic
25. Athletic
26. Warm
27. Attentive
28. Gallant
29. Intelligent
30. Funny
31. Creative
32. Tender
33. Strong
34. Understanding
35. Tolerant
36. Prudent
37. Ambitious
38. Capable
39. Courageous
40. Determined
41. True
42. Dependable
43. Passionate

WITHOUT FORGETTING TO :

44. Give her compliments regularly
45. Love shopping
46. be honest
47. be very rich
48. Not stress her out
49. Not look at other girls

AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU MUST ALSO:

50. Give her lots of attention, but expect little yourself
51. Give her lots of time, especially time for herself
52. Give her lots of space, never worrying about where she goes

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT:

53. Never to forget:
* Birthdays
* Anniversaries
* Arrangements she makes

&

HOW TO MAKE A MAN HAPPY:

1. Leave him alone

Permalink Reply by RoyW on May 24, 2012 at 8:18pm

There's that humor again. Amanda, you are a good person. You need to understand that. Quit trying to destroy yourself. God loves you regardless. But, as LT has just said, you have so much to offer. Quit worrying so much about the things that remain and glory in the work that is done. You highlight the bad and disguise the good but the good comes out anyway because it is there. You cannot hide that which is real.

Permalink Reply by RoyW on May 25, 2012 at 7:31am

Char,

You are absolutely correct. There is no way to hide goodness. It's in both of you. Sometimes the things we do don't really reflect who we are and only our Father knows that. I can tell you that everything she says she has done, the Father looks completely past that. That is difficult for me to explain since some will think I am saying that God doesn't care about our sin. I know He does but He looks at his children differently. Just as I look at my children differently than I do others. My kids can get away with murder simply because I love them so much. God is somewhat the same (only He is completely righteous and never has a wrong thought and does everything right). I know it made Him sad when David committed murder out of lust, yet His love for him was not daunted in the least. You see what I mean when I say my kids can get away with murder. It is only because I love them so much. I love them more than my rules - so does God. I hope no one gets upset with me. But woe to those who don't accept the free gift of His Son. Can you imagine ever rejecting Jesus? I can see people getting upset with Him since we wonder why He doesn't just come and take care of everything that is wrong with us. I can only say how much He loves His children and brothers and sisters and friends. Gotta go and tell these kids how much God loves them.

Permalink Reply by RoyW on May 25, 2012 at 8:45am

I better clarify before I get into trouble from you all. Yes, God hates sin and he wants us to overcome sin. But, He loves us more than He hates sin. That is why you have already been judged "Not Guilty." That may not be fair in our eyes but He is right and just to do all that He has done and one thing He has done is to forgive us of all our sin.

Permalink Reply by Leonard T on May 25, 2012 at 9:41am

Roy,

 

I understand what you are saying, but I think we need to include one point and make a distinction. We are "Not Guilty" in that we will not be condemned. We have been saved from the Lake of Fire and saved unto Christ. Yet, even for the believer, there are consequences for sin in this life. The consequences will come in the form of divine discipline that is designed for our good because He loves us.

 

Lord Bless,

LT

Permalink Reply by RoyW on May 25, 2012 at 3:36pm

Amen.

Permalink Reply by Amanda on May 25, 2012 at 8:57am

We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy rags. Like autumn leaves, we wither and fall, and our sins sweep us away like the wind.--Isaiah 64:6, NLT.

The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.--Psalm 51:17, NLT.

Even when she's depressed, she still holds fast to her belief and knows God loves her without a doubt

I did try to hold fast to the belief that God loves me but really, in the cold light of day, with everything that has been against me even as far as being able to take a simple anti-depressant, I know God hates me and is very hard on me.

 

Permalink Reply by Joe Michael Fincham on April 22, 2019 at 5:10pm

tell your average country preacher over the age of 45 that it's not necessary to wear and suit and tie to preach the Word of God...............tell me how that worked out for ya?? LOL

Permalink Reply by Tammy on April 24, 2019 at 12:09pm

I'd say over the age of 62 these days. Those older country preachers that only wear suits are dying out. 

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