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Originally Posted by rogermevans
hmm i married outside my faith never been put under pressure to convert my wife
there will always be some who take things to far but eventually they will be shown the right way but being human that can take a while  |
Especially when the local group and Elders give their backing and support to such pressures.
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Originally Posted by rogermevans
yep youngsters are encouraged to pioneer but also to be able to provide for them selves as non of our pioneers or elders ect are paid to do the work or their jobs and are activley encouraged not to relie on others or the state to look after them
Matthew 9:35-38 & 10:6-8"Freely you have received, freely give."
the example given that Jesus was a qualified carpenter and didn't start his ministry till he was 30
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Actively discouraged from going into further or higher education, instead directed to get a job which pays their way, after all, "why bother when there's a new world order coming?" as said to an English teacher friend of mine by a parent when he suggested with a bit more effort their child could do better in class.
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Originally Posted by rogermevans
as to those atheists leading you astray comment i have heard worse about those bible bashes leading you astray too and a lot of time we would use the term those in the world in the same way meaning anyone not of our faith but we dont mean by this that they should not talk to no one but to remember to not just take what other people say just because of who they are be it friend teacher etc and to check with the bible and with others in our faith if they are unsure as i am sure many would be saying the other way around if they came from another faith or atheist back ground |
Will lead you astray??? Not "may" not "might" but "
WILL"