Something that interests me is the common perception of these malcontents that their disaffection from the church is a punishment.
The doctrine of the church regarding disfellowshipment and excommunication is that these actions represent the church's protection against apostasy, and the individual's opportunity to start on the road to repentance. While I suspect the first cause is well served, it seems that except for Brother Gileadi, they lacked the right attitude to approach repentance. There is probably an element of hypocrisy in any observations we might make on this matter. I hope I never have to face the decision between loyalty to an intellectual cause and loyalty to my faith in Heaven Father. May we prosper together and ever try to lift each other up. --- Jim Cobabe ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// --^---------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html --^----------------------------------------------------------------
