I can't help but notice that so many anabaptist groups around here seem to focus on judging people based on externals like clothing, hair, headcovering, type of music, etc.
They seem to want to make themselves seem more spiritual or holy by defining what "spiritual" and "holy" mean in such a way that they, and sometimes only they, are far above everyone else in holiness. Or maybe they are insecure about their salvation and they have to put a lot of conditions on it so they can feel like they are finding favor with God?
Does God really care whether we wear a sack or a beautiful gown?
I'm wondering where this kind of insecurity and lack of faith comes from? Why is it that some people have to believe that God can only save people who dress and sing and act like they do?
Any ideas how we can encourage our judging siblings to accept that there is a multitude of styles and practices within the body of Christ?
They seem to want to make themselves seem more spiritual or holy by defining what "spiritual" and "holy" mean in such a way that they, and sometimes only they, are far above everyone else in holiness. Or maybe they are insecure about their salvation and they have to put a lot of conditions on it so they can feel like they are finding favor with God?
Does God really care whether we wear a sack or a beautiful gown?
I'm wondering where this kind of insecurity and lack of faith comes from? Why is it that some people have to believe that God can only save people who dress and sing and act like they do?
Any ideas how we can encourage our judging siblings to accept that there is a multitude of styles and practices within the body of Christ?
