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Originally Posted by NeitherFirstnorLast
I was soothed today, because within the speaking there was no talk of condemnation against those on the outside of our group - those who we must confess are still one with us in Christ. I want to reiterate that same declaration. Saints, when I sound off so strongly against the hierarchy of the ministry, it is not against the individuals that I stand. Rather, it is, I hope, against hypocrisy itself... and I do not do so because I think I am better, or have a superior understanding of scripture, but because I long to see the Body built up in Christ. Are we not commanded to admonish our brothers and sisters, just for the sake of that building?
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Amen, I am encouraged by your post. It is disheartening when there is talk of condemnation in any setting; Lord's Day meeting or home meeting. Not only because of condemning words to saints meeting outside the local churches, but also because no words of correction are spoken. We are all one Body....no matter where we meet.
Terry