Richard, was your sermon recommendation based on the idea that we free ourselves as much as possible from the deleterious influences of our culture? A worthwhile warning, to be sure.

Part of what I am dealing with is discerning the differences between what is cultural and what truly reflects what God's word teaches. For example, there was a time when most children were taught to rise as soon as an adult entered the room -- is that a good example of children observing the fifth commandment and recommended for now or was that just an outmoded cultural norm? And what principles do we follow when making these distinctions, particularly if we are to avoid the trappings of legalism.

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JWithnell
Member Bethel OPC
Virginia