? on rings

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At 11:19 PM 8/5/96 -0500, you wrote:
>This is the first E-mail that I have responded too. My question is why are
>issues like this issues at all?   I wonder if I lost my sight how would I
know who is a follower of Christ, would I feel the fingers and then pass
judgement??
 
> when I focus on Christ and His example I am
>kept busy remembering to forgive and love and press on. Read Luke 18:9-14
>and see if it doesnt sound like looking for rings.  I am not down on anyone,
>Im too occupied keeping me lined up with the Word. 
>Jim
>
>

Amen to that, Brother!  
I myself wear only a plain gold band because the Lord convicted me that that was
what I should do.  I discussed it with my husband, and he agreed that it was 
OK with him that I would no longer wear my diamond engagement ring.  However
neither my former pastor nor my current pastor preach against them. I only 
mentioned that to say that the Lord has also shown me that I'm not God's
policeman (or woman). At one time I was very legalist, and I still must fight
against it, but now I see that love covers a multitude of sins.  I believe that
holiness is important, but I let God and the pastor handle the other saints.
Its hard enough for me to keep myself in line! 

When sinners look at me, I want them to see Jesus, not just my dress code. I
don't want to be guilty of straining at gnats and swallowing camels. If we are
concerned about another saints dress, we should talk to God about it and keep
our mouths shut to the other saints. 

I'm sure glad the Lord had mercy on me and continues to have mercy on me in my
foolishness.

Sis Jacquie southgate

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