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Originally Posted by JJ
I share your sentiments about “not a happily ever after story”outside the LR. I have yet to see a Christian group practice 1 Cor 12-14 where gifts of the Spirit are allowed free reign with discernment, love, and order. We had the “open floor” freedom in the LC before the mid-80’s (though often lacking in gift, discernment, love, and/or order) that is rare outside the LC except in small groups.
I am biding my time in a community church where small groups and service opportunities have the most freedom for exercising gifts, but the Holy Spirit is constrained in the larger meetings where ordained ministers mostly command the floor and ordinary folks like me can only sing along and listen.
When I see 1 Cor 12-14 practiced even in big meetings somewhere, I’ll be happy to join in.
JJ
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Very well said. This is exactly my feeling and experience.