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All conduct and practices must fully complement the principles of Scripture.
All conduct and practices must fully complement the principles of Scripture.2.God's gift of sex is to be reserved only for marriage. All forms of sexual immorality is sin.
God's gift of sex is to be reserved only for marriage. All forms of sexual immorality is sin. Eph. 5:3 3. We believe in the permanence of marriage. We further believe it is outside the will of God for one to
to remarry while their first partner is still living. Matt. 19:8-9 Mark 10:11-12, Rom. 7: 2-3 I Cor. 7:39 4.The personal appearance of the Christian must present a clear witness of Biblical modesty and
The personal appearance of the Christian must present a clear witness of Biblical modesty and propriety. 1 Timothy 2:95.We believe the teachings and principles found in 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 is applicable for our day.
We believe the teachings and principles found in 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 is applicable for our day. We agree that the proper application of the headship order is for the man to take seriously the Biblical commandment to be a Christ-like leader in the home and for the woman to complement
him as his companion. We further believe the Bible teaches a woman should wear a veiling while praying or prophesying. 6.We urge our members to exercise Spirit-directed caution in the use of all media.
We urge our members to exercise Spirit-directed caution in the use of all media. Whenever the use of any media promotes an ungodly world view or a desensitization to sin, such use must be avoided. Psalm 101:37.Members are to be free from all types of witchcraft, sorcery, divining, and other occult and New
Members are to be free from all types of witchcraft, sorcery, divining, and other occult and New Age practices. These shall be renounced in the name of Jesus to maintain church purity. Ephesians 5:11,12; Galatians 5:19-21.8.All enslaving practices and vices such as those listed below are to be refrained from:
All enslaving practices and vices such as those listed below are to be refrained from: Tobacco products Recreational drug use All forms of immoral practices including pornography Indulgence of alcohol that leads to intoxication and physical impairment.9.Abortion and euthanasia is murder. We uphold the sanctity of all human life.
Abortion and euthanasia is murder. We uphold the sanctity of all human life.10. All music shall be that which glorifies God. We encourage music that is Christian in content.
11. All those in covenant with us shall refrain from evil talk, gossip, strife, envying and ill will. These
according to James 3:13-16, are motivated by a carnal and devilish heart. - Some of this taken from Biblical Mennonite Alliance (BMA)General Guidelines
Living Word Church A Community of Hope
