You aren't making much sense here....rewcox wrote:The ability is there if we need it. Remember, Christ is there also. Relax and enjoy life.jwharton wrote:This isn't what it says in the scriptures at all.rewcox wrote:Not for TBMs. We have faith in Christ. Christ leads His church, and provides revelation/inspiration for guidance. If an Apostle passes away, Christ lets His Prophet ponder who should replace the apostle, and takes that to Christ for approval.jwharton wrote: This is an example of how idol worship enters in.
Since Christ approves these things, we are not voting for those called, but we will sustain those called in their callings.
GAS is correct, if our own ideas/opinions conflict with Christ's leaders, then we should change our course.
Of recent years, we have seen exactly this scenario and people leaving the church. Many have said Christ told them to. Watch and wait.
We are taught if the "eye" of the body offend, it is better to pluck it out.
There are provisions to pluck out leaders on all levels in the Church.
We have responsibility to participate in this if the need should arise.
What you are saying here is based on an assumption that abdicates away this responsibility God gave to us.
When you shun responsibilities that are rightly yours, you can expect the associated rights to also become lost.
The SPIRIT of what you are advocating for here is exactly what Lucifer needs to implement his system of tyranny.
And, if you knew what I knew, you would find it difficult to relax.
I can and have found peace for myself as I have been comforted of the Lord.
But, when I consider the fate of others who are ignorant and slothful and idolatrous, my heart weeps.
Do you really want me to relax when people I love are heading straight to Perdition?