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The gospel in words: 'Reverence'

EM | 9:52 a.m. April 30, 2009

Totally agree. More and more people have less and less social graces. But it's not only the noise level, it's the way people present themselves, particularly young people, with the wearing of clothes that look like they have come out of the laundry hamper, and the wearing of flip-flops especially to church. And young men who take care of the sacrament; they are wearing shirts that hang out, are creased and just plain dirty. I ask where are the parents, or are they dressed in the same way? Leaders and people need to stop being afraid to speak up and let the offending people know that their behavior is unacceptable.

betterl translation | 11:12 a.m. April 30, 2009

KJV, Hebrews 12:28 ....reverence and godly fear
NIV, Hebrews 12:28 ....devoutness and awe=(deous)

The small g in godly is not honoring of the God of the universe or godly is not in the Greek text

anonymous | 11:49 a.m. April 30, 2009

The Bible says: Make a joyful shout to the Lord all you lands. Come before his presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God. It is He who has made us and not we ourselves. We are his people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise. Be thankful to Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good. His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations. Psalms 100

The Bible also says: "Judge not, that you be not judged, "for with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the same measure you use, it will be measured back to you. Matthew 7:1-2.

Have a wonderful day!

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RE: anonymous | 2:00 p.m. April 30, 2009

Jesus also said "you will know them by their fruits",Doctrine can be fruit,we have the right to judge ones teaching,as well as their actions.

There are two books in the Bible called "Judges"

"judge not,that you be not judged"Jesus in context is talking about hypocrisy.

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