I want to share my simple take on this. I want to first of all say that the KJB is the sole authority on all matters of faith and practice in the Christian Church. If we can't go to it to make our points, or defend ourselves then we have nothing. BUT I also want to say that when you have members of the Church who seem more often than not to lack charity and hospitality for the brethren then you will see conflict such as this. I want to make it clear that I love Christians. I get so much of the world each day that I YEARN for time with Christ's body. I'm not exagerating here. The world is just to much some times and I find peace when I can be with those who understand the struggles we Christians battle with each day. What hurts me so much is when I see more infighting among Christians than you see among the world. Why do Satan's children have more love for each other than some of God's children? Perhaps this is a aberrant way of viewing things. If I go to my grave being a Christian who only knew Christ crucified and risen, and the love of the brethren, then what could I possibly be missing? Call me what you may, this is where I stand.
Doxa, it took great courage to write this thread. I love you sister, and appreciate you and your concerns very much. Please don't feel overwhelmed in well doing. If you have concerns and cannot go before the brethren because of the fear of being ostricised then there is something fundamentally wrong within the Church. Just never forget to keep your eyes on JESUS (and His Word, the King James Bible) and everything else will be added unto you.
Much Love in Christ Jesus,
Stephen
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