How Should We Relate to Trinitarians (LONG Article Included)

Mark W. Bassett (mbasset@pcnet.com)
Sun, 24 Sep 1995 05:08:09 -0500 (CDT)


On Sat, 23 Sep 1995 02:39:39 -0500 (CDT), you wrote:

>> I hope that I havent rubbed any feathers the wrong way. Scales, on the
>> other hand I LOVE to rub the wrong way.
>
>Mark, no need for this name-calling here...

How could this be considered name calling? You know, some things are
put on like a shoe saying, "if the shoe fits, wear it". 

But then, when have you even seen a snake wearing shoes. Sigh ...

Getting to the point: I hate people who disgrace and pick on the
church from the position of a sniper. Those who hate the bride also
hate the Master. WE have no authority to prosecute, but we sure can
point it out. 

Always thinking themselves prophets, God has given them little power
or approval, and no audience. Thus, they  run from one obscure place
to another and shout, counting the shunning they receive to be
persecution and evidence of apostoacy. 

People cannot live without the body. This is one very plain example.
You and I are subject to one another. 

On a related note, It should NEVER be concluded that ANYTHING a UPC
pastor writes on this list is to be taken as of greater authority than
one's own pastor. IF there is something said which creates
controversy, or perhaps a stirring of the soul, the OBVIOUS remedy is
PRAYER and to COUNSEL with the authority which God has placed in their
life. This is a discussion place, NOT a means of aquiring guidance. Is
should hope that if I say something which bothers someone, that they
would honestly respond to me, and also check with their own pastor.

Those who are not in fellowship with a congregation where the
Apostolic doctrine is taught, and where pastoral authority is
recognized ought to disregard controvercial matters read here.


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