Abstain from all appearance of evil.

[Pastor Isaac Peters]

Recently, I've read some rather disturbing comments from the unsaved on this board, to the effect that we should try to get as close as possible to God's law without crossing the line. We True Christians™ should have none of that. The Bible doesn't just tell us to avoid evil; it tells us to abstain from all appearance of evil (I Thess. 5:22).

Let me give you an example. I'm sure that all True Christian™ men forbid the women under their authority to wear gold, pearls, and designer dresses in conformity with the following Scripture verse:

1 Tim. 2:9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array....

But do you also make sure that they don't wear gold-toned jewelry, faux pearls, or "designer" duds from an eBay seller in China? To abstain from all appearance of evil, you should.

[Old Iron Crotch]

Re: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Recently, I've read some rather disturbing comments from the unsaved on this board, to the effect that we should try to get as close as possible to God's law without crossing the line. We True Christians™ should have none of that. The Bible doesn't just tell us to avoid evil; it tells us to abstain from all appearance of evil (I Thess. 5:22).

Let me give you an example. I'm sure that all True Christian™ men forbid the women under their authority to wear gold, pearls, and designer dresses in conformity with the following Scripture verse:

1 Tim. 2:9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array....

But do you also make sure that they don't wear gold-toned jewelry, faux pearls, or "designer" duds from an eBay seller in China? To abstain from all appearance of evil, you should.

Someone needs to let Betty Bowers know that God doesn't want her to wear designer clothes or jewelry...

[Ezekiel Bathfire]

Re: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Someone needs to let Betty Bowers know that God doesn't want her to wear designer clothes or jewelry...

It is comparative, isn't it? At your level of income, hand-me-downs and 5 year old jeans and T-shirts are probably fine, but for someone as spiritually exalted and financially comfortable as Mrs Bowers, her apparel is modest.

I harbour no doubts that, should she wish, her finances would allow her to clothe herself in a Snow-Leopard fur coat bedecked with diamonds – that may be “the appearance of evil”.
As it is, her unimpeachable sense of dress is thus a paragon of modesty and a lesson to us all.

[6hundred&6sixty6six]

Re: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Abstain from evil? Too late!

[Pastor Billy-Reuben]

Re: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Abstain from evil? Too late!

As long as you are still living and breathing, it isn't too late, friend. It's not too late until after your heart has beat its last beat, your lungs have breathed their last breath, and you are standing there naked before God Almighty. Then it will be too late, but not today.

You have time to repent and turn away from evil now, friend. Jesus loves you and wants you to be saved. Won't you turn to Christ and give up your sinful lifestyle today?

Pastor Billy-Reuben

[Don the Baptist]

Re: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

But do you also make sure that they don't wear gold-toned jewelry, faux pearls, or "designer" duds from an eBay seller in China? To abstain from all appearance of evil, you should.

I caught my wife watching that Satan Channel (QVC) wherein they sell this cursed product called "Diamonique" which admittedly sounds like a street name for a common whore, however; it is a type of faux diamond. These things come about the size of a communion wafer and are dirt cheap. This is nothing short of QVC (queer vice contribution, I think) attempting to lure hardworking Christian women away with the temptation of "appearing" to have the means to afford a 681 carat diamond ring. We discussed it at length and then I threw the TV out with the trash simply to preclude further incidents of this type. Problem solved -

For shame, for shame, communist bastards.

[Jeb Stuart Thurmond]

Re: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Don't get me started on girls these days and their makeup. I passed a gaggle of schoolgirls this morning and they looked like the victims of an explosion at a Crayola factory. And to add insult to injury they hardly glanced at the flyers I gave them.

I think it's time to show tough love in more "orthodox" ways.

[cabrin]

Re: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

A - How do I delete my account?

B - Don, that's caused by capitalism, not socialism.

C - Jeb, it might be because you look like a pedophile.

D - Is wrath not a sin? Is pride not a sin? For there is wrath on these "Christian" boards, and high pride in belief and self.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

How do I delete my account?

Dear Hatemonger;

I'm sorry, but it is our policy NEVER to remove the account of an unsaved fool. Your belligerent hatemongering will remain for future unsaved scum to see and learn from for all eternity (or until Jesus returns to slay most of the earth, whichever comes first).

Jesus called you here for a reason, so you might rethink your selfish tantrum and stick around.

If you'd really like to remove yourself from our Godly forum, all you need to do is to click on that tiny red "x" in the upper righthand corner of your computer screen. Then close your computer, stand up, and walk away.

YIC,

--Pastor Ezekiel

[Pastor Isaac Peters]

Re: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

D - Is wrath not a sin? Is pride not a sin? For there is wrath on these "Christian" boards, and high pride in belief and self.

Can you not quote the relevant Scripture passages?

[Mikeyli]

Re: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Recently, I've read some rather disturbing comments from the unsaved on this board, to the effect that we should try to get as close as possible to God's law without crossing the line. We True Christians™ should have none of that. The Bible doesn't just tell us to avoid evil; it tells us to abstain from all appearance of evil (I Thess. 5:22).

Let me give you an example. I'm sure that all True Christian™ men forbid the women under their authority to wear gold, pearls, and designer dresses in conformity with the following Scripture verse:

1 Tim. 2:9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array....

But do you also make sure that they don't wear gold-toned jewelry, faux pearls, or "designer" duds from an eBay seller in China? To abstain from all appearance of evil, you should.

I find it quite disturbing that you attempt to guide people on the true meaning of scripture when you fail to understand even the basic tennants of Biblical translations.

As any scholor knows, the KJV is not the most accurate translation available of the original Hebrew and Greek. Now I'm not saying it is a bad translation by any means! I mean hey, the thing stood the test of time since 1611! I regularly read the KJV, and credit my comfort of old(er) English with the fact that my first and primary Bible as a kid was KJV. But let's face it, there are several other very good translations as well. To claim that the KJV is the "only" good translation demonstrates scholarly ignorance. Moe importantly, it demonstrates a bent toward legalism.

Personally, I find it best to use my grandfathers approach. Read from the original Greek and Hebrew text when preparing sermons. But then, I suppose we can't all be fluent in this as my grandfather was. And say, come to think of it he never did stand up to preach and start spouting Greek or Hebrew at the congregation. But he did use more than one translation!

[Brother Harold Porter]

Re: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

I find it quite disturbing that you attempt to guide people on the true meaning of scripture when you fail to understand even the basic tennants of Biblical translations.!

What is a "tennant", cupcake? Are you on the drugs?

In Christ

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

I find it quite disturbing that you attempt to guide people on the true meaning of scripture when you fail to understand even the basic tennants of Biblical translations.

As any scholor knows, the KJV is not the most accurate translation available of the original Hebrew and Greek. Now I'm not saying it is a bad translation by any means! I mean hey, the thing stood the test of time since 1611! I regularly read the KJV, and credit my comfort of old(er) English with the fact that my first and primary Bible as a kid was KJV. But let's face it, there are several other very good translations as well. To claim that the KJV is the "only" good translation demonstrates scholarly ignorance. Moe importantly, it demonstrates a bent toward legalism.

Personally, I find it best to use my grandfathers approach. Read from the original Greek and Hebrew text when preparing sermons. But then, I suppose we can't all be fluent in this as my grandfather was. And say, come to think of it he never did stand up to preach and start spouting Greek or Hebrew at the congregation. But he did use more than one translation!

Please take a look at my sermon on the topic of how to know which Bible version is the one TRUE Word of God HERE.

Please make a thread of your own in the "Introductions" section of the forum, so that we can properly greet you. Tell us about yourself, your church, and how you came to find Jesus.

If you want to debate people, THIS is the place to go.

[Mikeyli]

Re: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

I have received a private warning for "disrespecting God's Holy Word". I now make this "warning" public so all may judge.

I cherish God's Holy Word and would never disrespect it. His Word is the divine truth, inspired by God Himself! It is useful for teaching, correcting, rebuking, and training in righteousness so that the man of God may be fully equipped for every good work!

No sir, I do not disrespect God's Holy word, and I never will. Moreover, I do not -- as you do -- disrespect any accurate translation of His Holy word. KJV, NKJ and ESV, Die Luther Bibel (German) and others are excellent. Let's be clear that I am talking only about actual translations here that go back to the original Greek, Hebrew, and Arameic. They are all the Holy Word of God if they have been accurately translated.

But sir, I do stand by my observations that you are legalistic. You seem to have missed the very truths of God that He chose to revel in His Holy word. You may want to consider reading our Lord Jesus Christ words to the Sadducees and Pharisees. All of the Bible was given to us that we might learn His will for our lives. I belive you may find His words to them instructive to yourself as well.

Please know I write this all with humility, as a fellow servant of Jesus Christ. I pont only to the Bible as the source of truth, and pray that my words mirror that perfect Truth.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

I have received a private warning for "disrespecting God's Holy Word". I now make this "warning" public so all may judge.

I cherish God's Holy Word and would never disrespect it. His Word is the divine truth, inspired by God Himself! It is useful for teaching, correcting, rebuking, and training in righteousness so that the man of God may be fully equipped for every good work!

No sir, I do not disrespect God's Holy word, and I never will. Moreover, I do not -- as you do -- disrespect any accurate translation of His Holy word. KJV, NKJ and ESV, Die Luther Bibel (German) and others are excellent. Let's be clear that I am talking only about actual translations here that go back to the original Greek, Hebrew, and Arameic. They are all the Holy Word of God if they have been accurately translated.

But sir, I do stand by my observations that you are legalistic. You seem to have missed the very truths of God that He chose to revel in His Holy word. You may want to consider reading our Lord Jesus Christ words to the Sadducees and Pharisees. All of the Bible was given to us that we might learn His will for our lives. I belive you may find His words to them instructive to yourself as well.

Please know I write this all with humility, as a fellow servant of Jesus Christ. I pont only to the Bible as the source of truth, and pray that my words mirror that perfect Truth.

Please make a thread of your own in the "Introductions" section of the forum, so that we can properly greet you. Tell us about yourself, your church, and how you came to find Jesus.

And if you're here to flame us, better take a look at THIS before making an even bigger ass out of yourself.