2 answers for two questions:

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ME BEFORE:
>> Praise the Lord Brothers and Sisters,
>> 
>> I happened to flip to the Trinity Broadcasting Network and saw a
>> movie on.  
>> 
Bro Mike:
Two Questions

1.  What were you doing watching TV.
ME:
1.  Thank you for "catching me red-handed" brother mike.  But let me 
give an excuse...I was bored?  Now, before you accusse me of 
slothfulness, let me say that what I just said was a sarcastic remark.
  Actually, I was at a friend's house. We were in the living room 
doing a poster for church (youth group).  It was about our NIKES 
(Nessecary to Invite Kompany Every Sunday) in which we go out into 
the community on saturday mornings (we work the JW shift) and invite 
people to church.  Her parents turned on the TV and while they were 
waiting for the news to come on, they were watching TBN because it 
had  a movie on.  Now, brother Mike, I didn't feel it was nessecary 
to bore everyone with the details as I have done here, and I didn't 
expect to be stoned for not "explaining myself."  I gave my testemony 
because that experience gave me a burden.  You missed the point and 
went straight to the TV.  I try to stay away from the TV as I don't 
personally watch it because I know the evils that are portrayed.  
However, it seems that when I write a letter about getting a burden 
for the lost (which, before I got on this list I thought was the 
primary goal of the church: "The Lost") you run straight to the TV.  
I really wanted that letter to be a blessing.  I wanted to share two 
things 1) The Biblical doctrine of Acts 2:38 is evident in the Bible 
and the Lord has not forsaken the few that are still preaching it.  
and 2) With that fact in mind, let's go out into the world and preach 
this to the lost and hell-bound world!    If you don't know how much 
this condemnation and accusation hurts me, then I'm sorry.  

2.  Is it good to watch/Listen to any preacher who we know is not
teaching the truth?
No...when was I watching a preacher?  I saw a movie about paul for 
maybe 3 minutes.  And brother mike, if you want to condemn me for 
this, then I stand guilty as charged.  Because my mom is baptist, and 
I am commanded to honor her and her wishes, I go to her church every 
sunday morning and sunday nite.  No, truth isn't always preached 
there.  But can I worship there?  Yes, because He goes with me 
wherever I go and I know longer have to go to Him in a designated 
Holy of Holies.  I choose to obey my mother and try to go to *my* 
church every chance that I can get.  I choose NOT to rebel and help 
satan accomplish what he desires so strongly.  
Second point: I made it clear this was a movie.  I thought it was 
clear that this wasn't a preaching service.  Now I know that I should 
have cleared up the fact that it was not my house or my TV.  However, 
if I had known that the primary focus of my brothers and sisters was 
to accuse, try and sentence me (before I could explain) over a 
misunderstood statement, then I probably would have written 
differently.  Next time, I'll be sure to write something that will 
REALLY give you a chance to slaughter me.  

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In Apostolic service to our Lord Jesus Christ,
Josh Allen {LSVH37A@Prodigy.com}
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I affirm the biblical foundation for a relationship with God: We are 
to turn away from doing wrong, be baptized in the name of Jesus in 
accordance with scriptural examples, receive the marvelous gift of 
the Holy Spirit, and embrace a daily walk with Him. (See Acts 2:38)
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God bless you and keep you in His wonderful grace!