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When a church or religious organization teaches something that conflicts with what Jesus or God taught us, is it better to stand up and speak out against what the church or religious organization is teaching, or is it better to be quiet and maintain harmony?
I don't disagree... but there is a difference between having a standard and enforcing that standard on others... that is legalism. And I would add this... do you have exactly the same understanding today that you had 5 years ago, or have you grown? Do you expect to exactly where you are now in terms of understanding in 5 years, or do you expect to grow more? The answers, I believe, are obvious... and the connection that should be made from this is that we can have a standard but shouldn't become legalistic and dogmatic about it. Because... we aren't even where we will be!We have a standard, if we do not have a standard then the door is wide open. Sure there is lack of "perfect" understanding, we are not God. With that being said, we have plenty of instruction in the bible to hold to sound doctrine, to reprove those who do not and to not have fellowship and expose heretics.
Maybe the OP can be more specific to what the issue is. All I can say is I have seen with my own eyes many times the Lord showing someone things, spiritual truths, things in error and if that person chooses to be fearful of men or compromise what they know to be truth just to be in harmony or to maintain some false sense of fellowship they lose their discernment eventually.
Both. We are always dealing with the homosexuality issue in this conference of my church. Last I knew, the majority of leaders were giving their blessing to homosexuality.
When a church or religious organization teaches something that conflicts with what Jesus or God taught us, is it better to stand up and speak out against what the church or religious organization is teaching, or is it better to be quiet and maintain harmony?
When a church or religious organization teaches something that conflicts with what Jesus or God taught us, is it better to stand up and speak out against what the church or religious organization is teaching, or is it better to be quiet and maintain harmony?
This is not actually the biblical response. I feel i should point that out or otherwise I'm apparently a coward =)Anything that conflicts with the teachings of Jesus or God is not to be taken in and stifled for the sake of a "Godless false harmony".
It's just cowardice, and indicative of a "fear of man" rather than a "fear of God".
The TRUTH is a "Light" that this world needs.
Let's not cover up that Light or God forbid, snuff it out.
In addition, we might want to examine what Godless "compromise" is.
Both. We are always dealing with the homosexuality issue in this conference of my church. Last I knew, the majority of leaders were giving their blessing to homosexuality.
If you have a small group, the "perfect" is soon reached. Many believers became mature very quickly, as can be seen from the first few chapters of Acts.This will sound like I am directing this at you but this is a general comment. Can we be in harmony with God and be in error at the same time? My answer is yes, most definitely. Why? Because not one of us has been perfected yet and not one of us is perfect in their understanding. Therefore, since we all have error somewhere in our understanding, and yet walk with God in a covenantal relationship... then it isn't only possible, it is obviously the case. That is NOT to say it is ok to have error nor am I condoning sin. I am simply stating the obvious... that until we are perfected by definition we are imperfect. And yet, like David, can still be called "beloved."
This is not actually the biblical response. I feel i should point that out or otherwise I'm apparently a coward =)
Sure. Scripture makes it clear that everyone is incorrect and doesn't know God. What 'saves' is your faith (and Jesus) not your doctine. It would be better for you to have cinderblicks tied to your feet and you be cast into the sea than to offend those who exercise childlike faith, which is the most pure... faith covers all these nonsense errors... like those of the 501c3 church whoch is a legal member of the Body of the State and has nothing to do with Christianity.Would you care to elaborate, my friend?
And be humble enough to admit you may be wrong.
1 Corinthians 3This depends
Are any of them in the church your family or friends? If so I would tell them about the error after church and ask them to fix it.
If it is the preacher and you don't really know him talk to him about it after church in his office or away from others as you don't want to embarrass him or her.
When you do it be nice,, respectful and make sure you have full scripture to prove your point.
Sure. Scripture makes it clear that everyone is incorrect and doesn't know God. What 'saves' is your faith (and Jesus) not your doctine. It would be better for you to have cinderblicks tied to your feet and you be cast into the sea than to offend those who exercise childlike faith, which is the most pure... faith covers all these nonsense errors... like those of the 501c3 church whoch is a legal member of the Body of the State and has nothing to do with Christianity.
1 Corinthians 3
15If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.
It seems like the correction happens in public, with Scripture being used, like a hammer, which breaks even rocks.
It's a reminder to be careful, because we will be held accountable for every careless word we speak.
1 Corinthians 3
17If any one corrupt the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.
yes.When a church or religious organization teaches something that conflicts with what Jesus or God taught us, is it better to stand up and speak out against what the church or religious organization is teaching, or is it better to be quiet and maintain harmony?
Actually, (I just read that 'response' you quoted) , that response is completely Scriptural.This is not actually the biblical response. I feel i should point that out or otherwise I'm apparently a coward =)
If you are of the flock in which such teaching conflicts clearly with Scripture don't fret. God does not ultimately allow poison-doctrine infect for long one of His own. He is a jealous God.When a church or religious organization teaches something that conflicts with what Jesus or God taught us, is it better to stand up and speak out against what the church or religious organization is teaching, or is it better to be quiet and maintain harmony?
Dreadnought I have a good friend that is Methodist and really enjoys his worship service and the
Whole nine yards and he was one of The Representing members in the VA area I’m in you all beat that back pretty good a few years ago didn’t you the last conference
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