Was that really necessary to make a point?
Was that really necessary to make a point?
I couldshould have phrased that better. I apologize. Thanks for the correction.
What is the better way to ask the question regarding how seriously your congregation considers the things of God? There is an economy of words in Scripture so when something is there, and we have had two thousand years to wrangle out the meaning, what allows us to gratuitously break-out the Marks-A-Lot? If anything, each word should be more precious than gold. And when it comes down to the upkeep of the fragile Church, skimping on quality would seem out of the question. If the architect said "use this material" I would need one heck of a compelling argument from a better authority to deny fulfilling the requirement. The Church can use all of the blessings that we can get, no sense throwing up obstacles.
(Personally, I wouldn't object to the widower as a deacon provided while his wife was alive the requirement would have been met - but I would still look for a better fit using the Philemon 21 Principle)