tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11346651.post114756317316952367..comments2023-06-14T03:51:15.987-07:00Comments on Through a glass darkly: Stubborn As A MuleAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17491217143921049519noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11346651.post-1148108048152975342006-05-19T23:54:00.000-07:002006-05-19T23:54:00.000-07:00True, Dr. K, where God's Word truly speaks on a su...True, Dr. K, where God's Word truly speaks on a subject, we need to hold fast to that revealed truth. What is so frustrating is when someone holds their tradition or preference as though Jesus Himself had instituted it. Some examples I have seen in church life -fighting over worship styles, worshipping church programs (Sunday School, visitation nights, Sunday evening services)or valuing church buildings over human beings.<BR/>A more serious issue is the way some in the ABC go on about "soul freedom" and "local autonomy" versus those who hold onto the enforcement of biblical ideas of morality- obviously a debate among Christ followers not easily (or quietly) resolved.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491217143921049519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11346651.post-1148050877939677712006-05-19T08:01:00.000-07:002006-05-19T08:01:00.000-07:00Since the Bible is the objective revelation of God...Since the Bible is the objective revelation of God that we in the modern church to evaluate faith and behavior, I suggest that it should be our guide.<BR/>Dr. K in NJSt. Louis Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06685603245167224217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11346651.post-1147575000572358832006-05-13T19:50:00.000-07:002006-05-13T19:50:00.000-07:00Well put. Stubbornness and steadfastness often loo...Well put. Stubbornness and steadfastness often look very much alike, as do humility and wishy-washy-ness (yes, I made that up). And the wisdom to know the difference is often hard won.Laura Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920102860381840156noreply@blogger.com