Comment on Defining Adventism: A poll by Cindy.
I admit the question was confusing to me. I would like to suggest changing the question to say something like “How many…” and the answer choices:
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I think this takes the ambiguity out of the question. The current format fosters some good discussion but if we hope for a true representation of the people (what really is a true poll??? ;-), a simple change may be helpful. 🙂
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Defining Adventism: A poll
My prayer is that we, members and leaders alike, unswervingly uphold the values and truths as presented in the Bible. With equal importance, I also pray that, like Christ, our hearts break for those that choose not to follow that path. The first commission Christ gave to the disciples after His resurrection was to go directly back to Jerusalem – teach the ones who abused and crucified their Lord. What a task! So, sometimes undesireable action MUST be taken to uphold truth in our churches and schools. It isn’t easy. But I believe the test of a true member of the body of Christ is defined not just by the truths they hold but by the attitude portrayed toward those in the wrong during the moments of deepest conflict. Truth without love is worthless – the devil can do that, he knows it. People who argue against the truth are not won by arguments. Sister White is clear about that. The uncommon Christ-like love that is shown them even when they are attacking us and what we stand for – that is the tool that wins them to Christ. It makes no worldly sense to them. THAT love proves we have something different – the truth. Let us examine in this whole process, “Are our hearts breaking for them?”
