Practically engaged to an LCer

[Sons to Glory!]

Originally Posted by awareness

But wouldn't that be like enabling a alcoholic?

LOL! We're all "alcoholics" metaphorically speaking - that's why we need Jesus. That is why it's said we should purpose to know nothing amongst each other, except Christ and Him crucified!

[awareness]

Originally Posted by Sons to Glory!

LOL! We're all "alcoholics" metaphorically speaking - that's why we need Jesus. That is why it's said we should purpose to know nothing amongst each other, except Christ and Him crucified!

You are right bro StG. But ... the local church is not like other Christian groups you say you are meeting with. The local church is an addiction.

I appreciate that this brother and sister are compromising for the sake of their love and marriage. That's what makes marriage work. I appreciate the sisters willingness to skip meetings to be with him. That's a sign that she really loves him.

Let's hope for his sake, the sake of their coming marriage, and her sake, that her love for him overcomes her addiction to the LC.

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by awareness

You are right bro StG. But ... the local church is not like other Christian groups you say you are meeting with. The local church is an addiction.

Hmmm?

You often make it sound like your local Southern Baptists were worse than the LC's.

Perhaps you too could use a little Jesus for your "addictions."

[Sons to Glory!]

Originally Posted by awareness

You are right bro StG. But ... the local church is not like other Christian groups you say you are meeting with. The local church is an addiction.

I appreciate that this brother and sister are compromising for the sake of their love and marriage. That's what makes marriage work. I appreciate the sisters willingness to skip meetings to be with him. That's a sign that she really loves him.

Let's hope for his sake, the sake of their coming marriage, and her sake, that her love for him overcomes her addiction to the LC.

Amen to that! May they both got all strung-out together on Christ!

[awareness]

Originally Posted by Sons to Glory!

Amen to that! May they both got all strung-out together on Christ!

Amen to that. And as you pointed out, they can do that meeting in Christian communities that aren't the local church.

Addendum : Jesus Addicts? I love it. Over the years I covered lots of other grounds -- of different religions, philosophies, science, and mythologies -- and can't kick the habit. Jesus is latched onto me like a snapping turtle.

[Sons to Glory!]

Originally Posted by awareness

Amen to that. And as you pointed out, they can do that meeting in Christian communities that aren't the local church.

Addendum : Jesus Addicts? I love it. Over the years I covered lots of other grounds -- of different religions, philosophies, science, and mythologies -- and can't kick the habit. Jesus is latched onto me like a snapping turtle.

YES! "Like a snapping turtle!" So true . . . and thank God He doesn't let us go!!!