What is Community Church's position on __________?
A brief overview on setting the bar high in life.
This is such a great question. Unfortunately, when it comes to taking a certain position on issues that are relevant to todays society, people usually get into the trap of identifying all of the things that a church doesn't do or doesn't believe and they they miss the true reason for some of the decisions.
In regards to many social issues, the Church of the Nazarene takes some very distinct and important stands. However, those stands are not made to alienate anyone or create an "us vs. them" mentality. Much thought, prayer and consideration is given to why we take certain positions.
In any case, our positions follow the Biblical command that we should avoid all types of evil, cling to that which is good, participate in nothing that would be a stumbling block to others coming to know Christ. In all things, we encourage people to seek out Scripture and respond to the Holy Spirit's leading in their lives.
The following is excerpted from the Church of the Nazarene official website:
The Church of the Nazarene understands that Christians are expected to oppose evil and promote good. In our complex world, we also understand that few issues are completely evil or completely good.
We express our opposition to underlying evils such as dishonesty (Leviticus 19:11; Romans 12:17), slander and vengeance (2 Corinthians 12:20; Galatians 5:15; Ephesians 4:30-32; James 3:5-18; 1 Peter 3:9-10), and sexual immorality (Exodus 20:14; Matthew 5:27-32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Galatians 5:19; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7).
We also affirm our support for good actions, such as helping those in need (Matthew 25:35-36; 2 Corinthians 9:8-10; Galatians 2:10; James 2:15-16; 1 John 3:17-18), being courteous and helpful (Romans 12:13; Galatians 6:2, 10; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:12-14; Titus 3:2; 1 Peter 2:17; 1 John 3:18), and honoring God (Exodus 20:3-6; Deuteronomy 5:7-10, 6:4-5; Mark 12:28-31).
"The Covenant of Christian Conduct" in the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene provides guidelines concerning Christian conduct on some specific matters. Rather than taking official stands, on most issues the Church of the Nazarene encourages its members to apply God's principles and act accordingly. All Christians are promised God's guidance when we truly seek it (John 16:13; 1 Corinthians 2:16; James 1:5).
A brief overview on setting the bar high in life.
This is such a great question. Unfortunately, when it comes to taking a certain position on issues that are relevant to todays society, people usually get into the trap of identifying all of the things that a church doesn't do or doesn't believe and they they miss the true reason for some of the decisions.
In regards to many social issues, the Church of the Nazarene takes some very distinct and important stands. However, those stands are not made to alienate anyone or create an "us vs. them" mentality. Much thought, prayer and consideration is given to why we take certain positions.
In any case, our positions follow the Biblical command that we should avoid all types of evil, cling to that which is good, participate in nothing that would be a stumbling block to others coming to know Christ. In all things, we encourage people to seek out Scripture and respond to the Holy Spirit's leading in their lives.
The following is excerpted from the Church of the Nazarene official website:
The Church of the Nazarene understands that Christians are expected to oppose evil and promote good. In our complex world, we also understand that few issues are completely evil or completely good.
We express our opposition to underlying evils such as dishonesty (Leviticus 19:11; Romans 12:17), slander and vengeance (2 Corinthians 12:20; Galatians 5:15; Ephesians 4:30-32; James 3:5-18; 1 Peter 3:9-10), and sexual immorality (Exodus 20:14; Matthew 5:27-32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Galatians 5:19; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7).
We also affirm our support for good actions, such as helping those in need (Matthew 25:35-36; 2 Corinthians 9:8-10; Galatians 2:10; James 2:15-16; 1 John 3:17-18), being courteous and helpful (Romans 12:13; Galatians 6:2, 10; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:12-14; Titus 3:2; 1 Peter 2:17; 1 John 3:18), and honoring God (Exodus 20:3-6; Deuteronomy 5:7-10, 6:4-5; Mark 12:28-31).
"The Covenant of Christian Conduct" in the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene provides guidelines concerning Christian conduct on some specific matters. Rather than taking official stands, on most issues the Church of the Nazarene encourages its members to apply God's principles and act accordingly. All Christians are promised God's guidance when we truly seek it (John 16:13; 1 Corinthians 2:16; James 1:5).
