Sevenseas Posted March 3, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 30 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 3,373 Content Per Day: 0.76 Reputation: 683 Days Won: 22 Joined: 02/28/2012 Status: Offline Share Posted March 3, 2015 Yes sevenseas, legalism is mentioned and that is a legitimate concern, but nothing legalistic has been promoted by me here at all. That's my point. I didn't see you trying to promote legalism. We have different styles of expression and I tend to take a broader form and include more in my observations Just a different way of expression, so no worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted March 3, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1,022 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 39,193 Content Per Day: 6.09 Reputation: 9,977 Days Won: 78 Joined: 10/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted March 3, 2015 I'm not seeing the problem here. To me it's very clear. You'll always be doing something the gossips will talk about but, if you're doing nothing wrong, don't worry about appearances. No matter what you do you can't please everyone so just please God and you'll be okay. I seriously don't care what other people think as long as Jesus knows I'm keeping His commandments. That is all well and good Glory but why put yourself in a position that may give the wrong appearance. Like you I care only about God's opinion of me but I never want to put myself in a place that could even give a hint of something out of line with the Word of God. The people that know me know how I live my life and who I live my life for. But for those who don't know me I want no questions in their minds on who is first in my life and what the life of a believer looks like. Love you sis! Because He Lives! RustyAngeL I hadn't looked at the situation from that point of view but, yes, I see what you're saying, R.A. Good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other one Posted March 3, 2015 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 29 Topic Count: 599 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 56,254 Content Per Day: 7.56 Reputation: 27,984 Days Won: 271 Joined: 12/29/2003 Status: Offline Share Posted March 3, 2015 I don't think anyone here has suggested legalism but rather avoiding potentially morally compromising situations. No one is suggesting that wearing makeup or perfume or jewelry is evil. No one is suggesting that we should not watch TV or go to movie theatres or that it is a sin to have a glass of wine. Honestly, it would be nice if people could respond to what is posted rather than reacting to what they think is being said. that was part of my point Shiloh, I have relatives who do believe that wearing makeup and perfume and jewelry is evil.. so where do you draw the line.. I love my relatives but I'm not going to ask my wife to run around with no makeup or wear the things I have bought her over the years.... and depending on who we let define evil, it is a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shiloh357 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I hear what you are saying other one, but the Bible shows us where to draw the line. It is not a mystery. God didn't leave us in the dark about this. Its not about external trappings. It is about character and living above reproach from moral and spiritual standpoint. None of us are perfect and we all sin, from time to time, but it has to do with the general tenor of our lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn C Posted March 3, 2015 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 30 Topic Count: 268 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 13,229 Content Per Day: 3.48 Reputation: 8,517 Days Won: 12 Joined: 12/21/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/06/1947 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hi Alex, Interesting subject & hit some spots. Anyway I`m of the older generation but actually believe what you are saying as fine. My husband is a farmer & in the course of his work he has to deal with a lady farmer down the road. She is unmarried & they have long chats about farming, sometimes cuppas, & it is fine with me. I think she is a sweetie & very brave to carry on the farming work. My husband actually grew up with her, though he is older & probably looks on her as a `little sister.` As you said Alex it`s about the trust & just being yourself. Many people could not handle this though. Marilyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestormx Posted March 3, 2015 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 62 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,113 Content Per Day: 0.26 Reputation: 442 Days Won: 3 Joined: 06/06/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/17/1975 Share Posted March 3, 2015 This thread is something else, Lol. I never thought I would read in a christian thread that I'm not allowed to have a public dinner, alone, with my sister or mother because someone else might not realize it's my sister or mother and think the wrong thing. By the way, does this mean Jesus sinned when he sat and talked to the woman at the well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shiloh357 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Firestorm, the analogy I proposed assumes that the member of the opposite sex is not a brother or sister or other close relative. I think that goes without saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestormx Posted March 3, 2015 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 62 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,113 Content Per Day: 0.26 Reputation: 442 Days Won: 3 Joined: 06/06/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/17/1975 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Firestorm, the analogy I proposed assumes that the member of the opposite sex is not a brother or sister or other close relative. I think that goes without saying No it does not assume that and that line of distinction has never been drawn in this thread, what if this hypothetical person didn't know it was my family member. How is what I am saying any different? In context, remembering the cultural context and similarities, how is Jesus talking to the woman at the well, any different than what your saying is wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyAngeL Posted March 3, 2015 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 23 Topic Count: 155 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7,464 Content Per Day: 1.02 Reputation: 8,810 Days Won: 57 Joined: 03/30/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/12/1952 Share Posted March 3, 2015 This thread is something else, Lol. I never thought I would read in a christian thread that I'm not allowed to have a public dinner, alone, with my sister or mother because someone else might not realize it's my sister or mother and think the wrong thing. By the way, does this mean Jesus sinned when he sat and talked to the woman at the well? I don't think that is what anyone is saying. I would have no problem having dinner with a brother,( if I had one) I will go back to what I said. Those who know you and know who you serve would not think anything evil of that. If I were to see one of my Christian friends having dinner with the opposite sex I would know that nothing is going on because I know the person. I too think this thread has gotten a tad out of hand foxstorm. It proves one thing however that even as Christians we jump to conclusions that are not right. One of the reasons I got rid of hotmail was all of a sudden people were getting porno sites from my address. They called and warned me, knowing that kind of thing would never come from me. If we live our lives as Jesus said we are to live them there will never be a question. Blessings.. Because He Lives! RustyAngeL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shiloh357 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Firestorm, Everyone else was able to understand that I was referring to non-relatives... Please... So if you don't get it, the problem is on your end, not mine. Jesus violated cultural norms due to the hatred of Samaritans by the Jews and how women were devalued. Jesus wasn't making any moral compromises. That is not even remotely similar than a married man and woman where either or both are married agreeing to go to dinner together alone without either one's spouse. Is that inherently a sin? No. But it does present an obvious potential problem and the potential for temptation in the future. People don't make compromises intending for things to go too far, but they do, a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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