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that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth (1 Tim 3:15)

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Old 04-05-2008, 02:00 PM
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Are Church Members "Free Agents"? Pt 2

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As one who has very recently professed faith this section is very sobering, but neither can I disagree:


"This means profession of faith and union with a true congregation is a momentous and solemn act not to be taken lightly and not to be set aside without the most grave reasons. To simply walk away from that relationship, as with marriage, is to invite–indeed it is to require–admonition and even discipline by the congregation."
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This article makes some very good points. I don't think a lot of members realize the importance of that vow.
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