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A Layman's Questions

by Shadowcaster

Rated: ASR · Book · None · #2344774

A Blog on Biblical thoughts

Biblical Thoughts and questions from reading God's word.

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Jeff

Jan 18, 2026 at 12:34pm
In response to "How do you define Church membership?"

I don't think I've ever been a part of a church that's required formal membership. Most of my church experiences have been with churches that roughly approximate membership by general numbers, and allow people to decide for themselves whether they consider themselves members of the church or are just visiting. Some people jump right in and consider themselves members after a few weeks, and others can go for months before considering themselves a part of the church. Everyone's different, I suppose!

Shadowcaster

Dec 30, 2025 at 7:11pm
In response to "Does dress matter in church. leadership?"

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Thanks for your comment. The church referred to was Southern Baptist. I was thinking more in general terms. I myself like wearing jeans and when I was younger shorts. However just as the church was far more formal years ago it is now often dressed down a lot. Pastors and deacons should not overly care what people think but while dress should never be overly emphasized, they should respect their position of servanthood. This is why I think the more formal pastors should dress down occasionally and those who always dress down should consider more formality.

JACE

Dec 30, 2025 at 9:16am
In response to "Does dress matter in church. leadership?"

You didn't say what denomination you were, but maybe it doesn't matter. I attend a United Methodist church that has lay folks help with the elements. I've never really noticed what they were wearing. It didn't make any different to the congregation whether they wore suits or casual. I grew up Catholic and my wife is Lutheran, and those giving the elements always wore vestments of some sort.

Jeff

Nov 25, 2025 at 11:11pm
In response to "Interlude: What is my favorite Disney Biblical advice?"

I've never thought about the biblical implications of "Hakuna Matata" ... thanks for sharing!

Amethyst Agape Angel ♡

Sep 13, 2025 at 9:06am
In response to "How can you compare it?"

I thought this was absurd as well. If government give rights, it can also take them away. That's the most dangerous belief of all. Thanks for sharing.

Shadowcaster

Aug 31, 2025 at 10:18pm
In response to "Honoring the Lord in our Bodies"

Thanks for the comment.

I admit that just because something has Eastern or mystic roots does not make it evil and yes a lot depends on teachers of such arts. However. So much of them like yoga is actually Eastern mystical practice and worship. the importance of understanding where such items are based is important because of the dangers to suffocating ones first love which should be Christ. It is not coincidence that individuals involved in such practices often have an extra amount of messed up in their lives. Satan is a counterfeiter and if he can't dominate our senses through something like lust or more obvious addiction why not through hidden sensuality or even hidden homage to pagan deities?

Jeff

Aug 28, 2025 at 1:57pm
In response to "Honoring the Lord in our Bodies"

I don't think I've ever associated yoga, martial arts, dancing, or healthcare with evil. Some of those things definitely have their roots in Eastern culture, but I don't know that I believe that equates to something being evil. Although I suppose, like with most things, evil is more about the intention behind its use rather than the thing itself...

January 16, 2026 at 4:03am

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How should Christian orgs be run?

Now what I wonder is if Christian orgs should not be run completely contrary to good business principles. This causes me to give a little differently. What I mean is this while I commonly give tithe and offerings through various orgs I do not give monthly as I do not want them to be dependent on funds from individuals. Nor am I sure that companies should have common giving plans, annuities or receive stocks, inheritance, etc.

I believe that not for long periods, employees of such orgs should be willing to go without pay if the org is truly a ministry. Is not King Jesus able to provide? God set principles in place and as stewards of his resources we do use these principles, but any company which could keep itself completely reliant on God would help keep its mission and every action pure as these would require constant faith.

I have heard of individuals living by such principles, neither meaning they are destitute or poor but simply fully reliant of God; I have never heard of a large group of brothers working under such auspices and wonder if we ever will. This could only be done if such an enterprise were truly supernaturally upheld as because humanly speaking this would be foolish and futile.

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