Members TheGloryLand Posted September 29, 2021 Members Share Posted September 29, 2021 That says, they do not know all the answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SureWord Posted September 29, 2021 Members Share Posted September 29, 2021 I respect them because God called them and not me. TheGloryLand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheGloryLand Posted April 27, 2022 Author Members Share Posted April 27, 2022 (edited) It’s okay too not have all the answers, and say, I’ll get back with you on that question. I don’t know right now. Some can’t do this for some reason. Edited April 27, 2022 by E Morales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrotherTony Posted April 27, 2022 Members Share Posted April 27, 2022 I'm a layman/licensed preacher. When I was pastoring, if I didn't know the answer I always would tell the person to give me a few days to researcht the subject and what the Bible says. They were almost always willing to do so with very few exceptions. When they wouldn't wait, we'd study the subject together for a few hours. This seemed to work out quite well for me, and for them as well. Over the years, though, I have tried to study as much as I could on subjects that most pastors have mentioned that they've been confronted with. I would NEVER try to tell a congregant that I knew it all. It would be dishonest, and if they wanted an immediate response, they'd possibly, if I didn't know anything or very little on the subject matter, be getting an incorrect response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jerry Posted April 27, 2022 Members Share Posted April 27, 2022 I don't know all the answers, but I know where to find all the answers in life, practice and doctrine, that the Lord would have us know. Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law. I am not afraid to admit I don't know something or I need to dig in the Bible more to find out the answer or to refresh my mind on that issue - however, I would never attempt to preach on a subject or passage that I do not have a firm grasp on, as that could cause confusion to others. BrotherTony and TheGloryLand 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1Timothy115 Posted April 27, 2022 Members Share Posted April 27, 2022 I've been wrong before and I'll most likely be wrong again. The Lord will straighten me out when we are together eternally, ...if not before. Jim_Alaska and John Young 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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