Kalled - My concern is that his "regulative principle" can easily become the Pariseism that Jesus so soundly condemned and which ultimately resulted in His death. Think about - again and again the Pharisees tried to add extra measures of "righteousness" to their actions to make sure that they would not sin, keep the law and therefore please the Creator. Yet in doing so they became grossly distorted and ultimately crucified the very Messiah they were waiting for. I very much fear this spirit is quick to work in all of us who would impose our ethics on others, especially by using the sword (via the State) which, of course, Jesus soundly condems.<br><br>My focus is always to turn people to be open to Christ and submit themselves fully to Him via His Spirit. I cannot influence or control or condemn/condone a man/woman more or less and have no desire to do so. Each of us must "examine ourselves" (this is my admonition re: self reflection/self awareness - simply different language) and we will all stand before God. I myself will simply point to Christ because I cannot consider my own abilities and my failures are many and I most certainly would not even trust my own mind.<br><br>In Christ,<br>Greg