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>Is it possible, brothers and sisters, that we have limited 
>ourselves too much in preaching what we call "holiness standards"? 
>Now, I don't mean for anyone to rehash what may have already been 
>discussed recently but why not take another look at this. Do we ever 
>preach the promotion of unity as a holiness standard? Do we ever 
>preach love as a holiness standard? What about Christian courtesy?  
>Why limit ourselves to equating holiness standards with what we wear 
>and where we go (or don't go). Now, I in no way wish to depart from 
>the traditional standards we have always upheld but  I seek for a 
>greater understanding of the Scriptural principles that give rise to the
issues and 
>standards.   And as we discuss these things, it is always wise to 
>remember that we do look through a glass darkly but one of these days 
>full enlightenment will come and we will know as we are known. 
>Perhaps only then will we come to a true unity of the faith.
>
>God bless all of you,
>
>Brother Ward
>dward@fort-frances.lakeheadu.ca
>Fax 1-807-274-1552


I agree w/Bro Ward.  Let's remember not to put holiness into a barrel and
limit it's volume.  The truth of the matter is that there are _many_ people
who display many of the characteristics of holiness --who are not
Apostolic--.  As we strive to be as holy as we can, let's not forget some of
the steps along the way.

respectfully IJN,

Bro Terry Anderson
Arkansas