Izzy, I understand where you are coming from. HOWEVER, I don't think your point is correct BECAUSE Marlin started out with his secrecy attitude of posting links and refusing to explain them. When I would ask him to explain his posts, he would makes statements that said words to the effect, that the posts are for those who are spiritual enough to understand them. THAT WAS BEFORE I STARTED RESPONDING TO HIM DIRECTLY. 1 Corinthians 4:21.
Now concerning what Marlin is teaching. There is HUGE difference in observing the Old Testament Sabbath and requiring all others to observe the Old Testament Sabbath in order to be in right standing with God. This is where you are compromising. And by compromising you are showing a lack of concern for Marlin's salvation. 1 Corinthians 4:21 is the reason I respond to Marlin the way I do. Marlin, is not teaching Old Testament Sabbath observance as his personal right, he is teaching EVERYONE MUST observe the Old Testament Sabbath in order to be in right standing with God. This is strongly condemned in the Bible. Gal. 5:4. In fact, so strongly so that one is fallen from grace and Christ has become of no effect to them.
Now, Marlin is free to converse with DavidM. He can repeat what he told me to DavidM. He has nothing new to say. I have tried to stay out of those conservations.
Glenn,
It may be difficult for you to understand that I have not defended any of Marlin’s beliefs as much as I have defended his right to express and discuss his beliefs without being shouted down and vilified. Your immediate judging of Marlin as an evil wolf in sheep’s clothing has made Marlin understandably defensive and elusive, and has robbed the rest of us of the opportunity to lovingly and rationally get to know him. We might have actually had the opportunity to learn something about or from each other. You have slammed the door on the possibility. While I respect you and your need to express yourself, it seems that this atmosphere conflicts the purpose of TT. But maybe I’m the only one on TT who thinks this—am I crazy? Maybe I don’t know what TT is all about.
Izzy
I also have given Marlin a tough time but my point is that he seems to think that I am not "right with God" if I don't adhere to his beliefs. I have no problem with him believing whatever but it is when he trys to say that I have to believe the same thing that I get upset. I plan to continue to worship on Sunday and also to enjoy my Christmas tree. I do think you should reread Glenn's post as it is a great explanation of why we no longer have to observe those laws. Laura
