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As is clear from the statement in his paper on the RPW he does not mean that an act may be done from a neutral motive he simply mean there are many acts that outwardly are neither sinful nor pious.
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So where does God say this ?
We are called to not judge our brethren when it comes to appearances, and grant them Christian liberty, case in point, the cigar thread.
The idea I have is that there seem to be many things that are circumstances and not elements, and those circumstances are said to be adiaphora. But, as you and I know, the circumstances can violate an explicit command of God, that is more abstract.
So why is there a distinction at all ?
Whatever is forbidden in public worship, is also forbidden in private worship.
When Christ said true worshippers worship in Spirit and truth, do both of those refer to element, and not circumstance ? Or do they refer to element AND circumstance ? Or one against the other ?
I just want to understand. And everyone I have read on both sides is confusing. Williamson, Schlissel, etc . . .
They all have internal contradictions.
[Edited on 10-19-2005 by Saiph]