[dubyagee]

Thanks for an enlightening look at that scripture. I don't agree with all that Joyce Meyer preaches, but I think one of the keys to many of the arguments here is balance. And that is one thing Meyer stresses. Christianity is not what church you go to or what doctrine you believe. Christianity is what is in your heart, and that is what we'll be judged on in that day.

When Jesus told the pharisees "let he who is without sin, cast the first stone", he showed us that judgement is not ours to make. When we condemn a woman for trying to spread the word of God, we become as the pharisees.

[nicmarlo]

Jesus told the pharisees "let he who is without sin, cast the first stone", he showed us that judgement is not ours to make.

That scripture "popped" into my mind just last night. And He, who was without sin, cast no stone either, but forgave her, "Neither do I condemn you; go your way. From now on sin no more."

[PleaseNoMore]

Christianity is not what church you go to or what doctrine you believe. Christianity is what is in your heart, and that is what we'll be judged on in that day.

Sadly, many think their salvation is secure because they warm a pew on Sunday morning or because they follow certain ministers.

I do not belong to any particular denomination. My church is nondenominational. I refuse to be bound by an individual's or a denomination's doctrine. Having said that, I do not consider all Roman Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Prebyterian's, Episcopalians, etc to lost souls or heretics. I believe there are many in these divisions that do love the Lord with their hearts and souls.