27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:27-28 ESV
I find it interesting that certain churches will claim the inerrancy of scripture, but then apparently ignore what seem to be some straightforward scripture. Take today's entry for example.
Paul makes it clear, that God doesn't discriminate on any basis except faith or lack of faith. Not on nationality, social standing, or gender. After we have come into an saving relationship with Jesus Christ, He views us all as equal. But many churches feel they have the right to layer restrictions where God has placed none.
In God's eyes there is neither male or female, but many churches won't ordain woman.
Neither slave or free, but a divorced man cannot be a deacon.
Neither Jew or Greek, but forget about the membership of an open homosexual.
I have heard several sermons over the years about how the Pharisees placed many onerous restrictions the Jewish people. Tithing requirements, phylacteries and tassels, and fasting requirements were just some of the additional layers the placed on the people of the Jewish faith. We see those requirements as foolish. While tassels on the end of our garments are no longer necessary, have we placed other requirements on today's church membership?
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