In discussing James 4:12 last week I was trying to make a point that if we don't obey a law because we think it is silly we are judging that law. I initially used some driving laws to make my point (a speed limit set to low e.g.) but turned to biblical laws. First let me say that I don't think any of God's laws are silly and believe He has a reason for whatever directives He has set - I was trying to stir up some conversation about why we dismiss some scripture and obey other parts - i.e. are we guilty of judging the law.... I threw out a comment about a friend of all of ours wearing a "do-rag" in church and how as an old-school type church person I didn't particularly care for it; but I acknowledged it seemed like a silly thing to make an issue of even though I know there is some scriptural support for my opinion. WELL!! let me tell you, this opened a can of worms about reaching out to people, and not judging, and freedom in Christ, and all manner of objection and I ended up talking myself into a corner. If you don't know I'm referring to Jim Joyce, and I have related to Jim that he was the object of our discussion and it was as a learning point rather than a protest or complaint. I don't want to come across as gossiping behind Jim's back or anything. The objections were specifically that Jim is reaching out to skaters in the community as part as his ministry to youth and if dressing like them helps them feel more comfortable in a church environment and ultimately brings young people to Christ then who am I to get all "pharisee" on him. It troubled me enough to come back to the issue yesterday and actually we spent the whole class discussing this linked article - http://www.ctlibrary.com/le/1998/spring/8l2054.html It kind of reminded me of the whole "dancing" issue so I thought you guys might find it interesting. In reading it I would encourage you to see the baseball caps as a metaphor for whatever postmodern behavior you think is relevant. Some scripture we referenced included 1 Corinthians 8 and 1 Corinthians 11. I have more to add regarding my own opinions but as always I'd like to see you'alls thoughts before I inject my own bias (anymore than I already have...)
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