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To: markomalley; Gamecock

Assuming God is present, always of course with that proviso, its different tools in the toolkit. Some preachers, some circumstances, some settings, will reach people that others will never reach.

Some are purposed for reaching the masses. Some are purposed for training them and grounding them. Some for the short haul and some for the long haul.

Its my belief that the Holy Spirit will, can at least, lead you to the place that is for you. And at some point in time he may then lead you to get up and move. Its not a criticism of the place you left, it had its purpose, but its time for you to move.


40 posted on 12/11/2013 12:23:59 PM PST by marron
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To: marron; Gamecock
Some are purposed for reaching the masses. Some are purposed for training them and grounding them. Some for the short haul and some for the long haul.

Again, I am not going to condemn any particular structure. While I think there may be some who are preaching something totally contrary to the teachings of Christ (such as those who preach the so-called "prosperity gospel"), I wouldn't want to characterize all for the errors of some...unless I absolutely knew that this was the case.

I am cautioned in my thoughts by the words of St Paul:

Phil 1:14-18 And many of the brethren in the Lord, growing confident by my bands, are much more bold to speak the word of God without fear. Some indeed, even out of envy and contention; but some also for good will preach Christ. Some out of charity, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. And some out of contention preach Christ not sincerely: supposing that they raise affliction to my bands. But what then? So that by all means, whether by occasion, or by truth, Christ be preached: in this also I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

So unless I have some evidence to the specific issues with a particular person, I am happy that Christ is preached one way or the other.

41 posted on 12/11/2013 12:41:26 PM PST by markomalley (Nothing emboldens the wicked so greatly as the lack of courage on the part of the good -- Leo XIII)
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