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Seedthrower at 16:30, 5 November 2022

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	:'''<span id="265.4">(4)</span>''' Demonstrate a positive social witness by abstaining from all forms of gambling and by abstaining from using or trafficking (production, sale or purchase) in any substances destructive to their physical, mental, and spiritual health, such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco and drugs (other than proper medical purposes of drugs); and by refraining from membership in secret societies and lodges which are oath bound, believing that the quasi- religious nature of such organizations divides the Christian’s loyalty, their secret nature contravenes the Christian’s open witness, and the secret nature of their oaths is repugnant to the Christian conscience.		:'''<span id="265.4">(4)</span>''' Demonstrate a positive social witness by abstaining from all forms of gambling and by abstaining from using or trafficking (production, sale or purchase) in any substances destructive to their physical, mental, and spiritual health, such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and drugs (other than proper medical purposes of drugs); and by refraining from membership in secret societies and lodges which are oath bound, believing that the quasi- religious nature of such organizations divides the Christian’s loyalty, their secret nature contravenes the Christian’s open witness, and the secret nature of their oaths is repugnant to the Christian conscience.

	:[[Exodus 20:17\|Ex. 20:17]]; [[Romans 14:21\|Rom. 14:21]]; [[1 Corinthians 6:12\|1 Cor. 6:12]].		:[[Exodus 20:17\|Ex. 20:17]]; [[Romans 14:21\|Rom. 14:21]]; [[1 Corinthians 6:12\|1 Cor. 6:12]].

Seedthrower at 16:29, 5 November 2022

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	:'''<span id="265.4">(4)</span>''' ~~To demonstrate~~ a positive social witness by abstaining from all forms of gambling and by abstaining from using or trafficking (production, sale or purchase) in any substances destructive to their physical, mental, and spiritual health, such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco and drugs (other than proper medical purposes of drugs); and by refraining from membership in secret societies and lodges which are oath bound, believing that the quasi- religious nature of such organizations divides the Christian’s loyalty, their secret nature contravenes the Christian’s open witness, and the secret nature of their oaths is repugnant to the Christian conscience.		:'''<span id="265.4">(4)</span>''' Demonstrate a positive social witness by abstaining from all forms of gambling and by abstaining from using or trafficking (production, sale or purchase) in any substances destructive to their physical, mental, and spiritual health, such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco and drugs (other than proper medical purposes of drugs); and by refraining from membership in secret societies and lodges which are oath bound, believing that the quasi- religious nature of such organizations divides the Christian’s loyalty, their secret nature contravenes the Christian’s open witness, and the secret nature of their oaths is repugnant to the Christian conscience.

	:[[Exodus 20:17\|Ex. 20:17]]; [[Romans 14:21\|Rom. 14:21]]; [[1 Corinthians 6:12\|1 Cor. 6:12]].		:[[Exodus 20:17\|Ex. 20:17]]; [[Romans 14:21\|Rom. 14:21]]; [[1 Corinthians 6:12\|1 Cor. 6:12]].

Seedthrower at 18:07, 30 October 2022

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	:[[Exodus 20:3\|Ex. 20:3]]; [[Matthew 5:34-36\|Matt. 5:34–36]]; [[John 18:20]]; [[Acts 4:12]]; [[James 5:12]].		:[[Exodus 20:3\|Ex. 20:3]]; [[Matthew 5:34-36\|Matt. 5:34–36]]; [[John 18:20]]; [[Acts 4:12]]; [[James 5:12]].

	:These prohibitions do not restrict membership in labor, civic or other organizations which do not contradict loyalty to Christ and the Church. When in these relationships Christian principles are violated, members shall be dealt with because of such violations and not because of the membership itself.		:These prohibitions do not restrict membership in labor, civic, or other organizations which do not contradict loyalty to Christ and the Church. When in these relationships Christian principles are violated, members shall be dealt with because of such violations and not because of the membership itself.

Seedthrower at 18:06, 30 October 2022

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	:'''<span id="265.4">(4)</span>''' To demonstrate a positive social witness by abstaining from all forms of gambling and by abstaining from using or trafficking (production, sale or purchase) in any substances destructive to their physical, mental and spiritual health, such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco and drugs (other than proper medical purposes of drugs); and by refraining from membership in secret societies and lodges which are oath bound, believing that the quasi- religious nature of such organizations divides the Christian’s loyalty, their secret nature contravenes the Christian’s open witness, and the secret nature of their oaths is repugnant to the Christian conscience.		:'''<span id="265.4">(4)</span>''' To demonstrate a positive social witness by abstaining from all forms of gambling and by abstaining from using or trafficking (production, sale or purchase) in any substances destructive to their physical, mental, and spiritual health, such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco and drugs (other than proper medical purposes of drugs); and by refraining from membership in secret societies and lodges which are oath bound, believing that the quasi- religious nature of such organizations divides the Christian’s loyalty, their secret nature contravenes the Christian’s open witness, and the secret nature of their oaths is repugnant to the Christian conscience.

	:[[Exodus 20:17\|Ex. 20:17]]; [[Romans 14:21\|Rom. 14:21]]; [[1 Corinthians 6:12\|1 Cor. 6:12]].		:[[Exodus 20:17\|Ex. 20:17]]; [[Romans 14:21\|Rom. 14:21]]; [[1 Corinthians 6:12\|1 Cor. 6:12]].

Seedthrower at 18:03, 30 October 2022

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	:'''<span id="265.4">(4)</span>''' To demonstrate a positive social witness by abstaining from all forms of gambling and by abstaining from using or trafficking (production, sale or purchase) in any substances destructive to their physical, mental and spiritual health, such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco and drugs (other than proper medical purposes of drugs); and by refraining from membership in secret societies and lodges which are oath bound, believing that the quasi- religious nature of such organizations divides the Christian’s loyalty, their secret nature contravenes the Christian’s open witness and the secret nature of their oaths is repugnant to the Christian conscience.		:'''<span id="265.4">(4)</span>''' To demonstrate a positive social witness by abstaining from all forms of gambling and by abstaining from using or trafficking (production, sale or purchase) in any substances destructive to their physical, mental and spiritual health, such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco and drugs (other than proper medical purposes of drugs); and by refraining from membership in secret societies and lodges which are oath bound, believing that the quasi- religious nature of such organizations divides the Christian’s loyalty, their secret nature contravenes the Christian’s open witness, and the secret nature of their oaths is repugnant to the Christian conscience.

	:[[Exodus 20:17\|Ex. 20:17]]; [[Romans 14:21\|Rom. 14:21]]; [[1 Corinthians 6:12\|1 Cor. 6:12]].		:[[Exodus 20:17\|Ex. 20:17]]; [[Romans 14:21\|Rom. 14:21]]; [[1 Corinthians 6:12\|1 Cor. 6:12]].

imported>Seedthrower at 20:34, 11 March 2021

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	:'''<span id="265.4">(4)</span>''' To demonstrate a positive social witness by abstaining from all forms of gambling and by abstaining from using or trafficking (production, sale or purchase) in any substances destructive to their physical, mental and spiritual health, such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco and drugs (other than proper medical purposes of drugs); and by refraining from membership in secret societies and lodges which are oath bound, believing that the quasi- religious nature of such organizations divides the Christian’s loyalty, their secret nature contravenes the Christian’s open witness and the secret nature of their oaths is repugnant to the Christian conscience.		:'''<span id="265.4">(4)</span>''' To demonstrate a positive social witness by abstaining from all forms of gambling and by abstaining from using or trafficking (production, sale or purchase) in any substances destructive to their physical, mental and spiritual health, such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco and drugs (other than proper medical purposes of drugs); and by refraining from membership in secret societies and lodges which are oath bound, believing that the quasi- religious nature of such organizations divides the Christian’s loyalty, their secret nature contravenes the Christian’s open witness and the secret nature of their oaths is repugnant to the Christian conscience.

	:Ex. 20:17; Rom. 14:21; 1 Cor. 6:12.		:[[Exodus 20:17\|Ex. 20:17]]; [[Romans 14:21\|Rom. 14:21]]; [[1 Corinthians 6:12\|1 Cor. 6:12]].

	:Gambling violates the principle of Christian stewardship and the tenth commandment, is harmful to the individual in that it is emotionally addictive, is a poor example to others, and pollutes the moral climate of society.		:Gambling violates the principle of Christian stewardship and the tenth commandment, is harmful to the individual in that it is emotionally addictive, is a poor example to others, and pollutes the moral climate of society.

	:Prov. 20:1; Rom. 6:12; 14:21; 1 Cor. 6:12–20; 10:23; 2 Cor. 7:1; Eph. 5:18; 1 Thess. 5:22.		:[[Proverbs 20:1\|Prov. 20:1]]; [[Romans 6:12\|Rom. 6:12]]; [[Romans 14:21\|14:21]]; [[1 Corinthians 6:12-20\|1 Cor. 6:12–20]]; [[1 Corinthians 10:23\|10:23]]; [[2 Corinthians 7:1\|2 Cor. 7:1]]; [[Ephesians 5:18\|Eph. 5:18]]; [[1 Thessalonians 5:22\|1 Thess. 5:22]].

	:Christians are to regard their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. While no “thing” of itself is sinful, the Christian should avoid the use of anything which would not help build the fellowship of the church, would not help the believers to realize their full potential in Christ, or which would enslave them. In the light of the scientific knowledge of our day concerning the actual and potential harm of these substances, total abstinence is more in keeping with these biblical principles than is moderation.		:Christians are to regard their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. While no “thing” of itself is sinful, the Christian should avoid the use of anything which would not help build the fellowship of the church, would not help the believers to realize their full potential in Christ, or which would enslave them. In the light of the scientific knowledge of our day concerning the actual and potential harm of these substances, total abstinence is more in keeping with these biblical principles than is moderation.

	:Ex. 20:3; Matt. 5:34–36; John 18:20; Acts 4:12; James 5:12.		:[[Exodus 20:3\|Ex. 20:3]]; [[Matthew 5:34-36\|Matt. 5:34–36]]; [[John 18:20]]; [[Acts 4:12]]; [[James 5:12]].

	:These prohibitions do not restrict membership in labor, civic or other organizations which do not contradict loyalty to Christ and the Church. When in these relationships Christian principles are violated, members shall be dealt with because of such violations and not because of the membership itself.		:These prohibitions do not restrict membership in labor, civic or other organizations which do not contradict loyalty to Christ and the Church. When in these relationships Christian principles are violated, members shall be dealt with because of such violations and not because of the membership itself.

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:'''<span id="265.4">(4)</span>''' To demonstrate a positive social witness by abstaining from all forms of gambling and by abstaining from using or trafficking (production, sale or purchase) in any substances destructive to their physical, mental and spiritual health, such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco and drugs (other than proper medical purposes of drugs); and by refraining from membership in secret societies and lodges which are oath bound, believing that the quasi- religious nature of such organizations divides the Christian’s loyalty, their secret nature contravenes the Christian’s open witness and the secret nature of their oaths is repugnant to the Christian conscience.

:Ex. 20:17; Rom. 14:21; 1 Cor. 6:12.

:Gambling violates the principle of Christian stewardship and the tenth commandment, is harmful to the individual in that it is emotionally addictive, is a poor example to others, and pollutes the moral climate of society.

:Prov. 20:1; Rom. 6:12; 14:21; 1 Cor. 6:12–20; 10:23; 2 Cor. 7:1; Eph. 5:18; 1 Thess. 5:22.

:Christians are to regard their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. While no “thing” of itself is sinful, the Christian should avoid the use of anything which would not help build the fellowship of the church, would not help the believers to realize their full potential in Christ, or which would enslave them. In the light of the scientific knowledge of our day concerning the actual and potential harm of these substances, total abstinence is more in keeping with these biblical principles than is moderation.

:Ex. 20:3; Matt. 5:34–36; John 18:20; Acts 4:12; James 5:12.

:These prohibitions do not restrict membership in labor, civic or other organizations which do not contradict loyalty to Christ and the Church. When in these relationships Christian principles are violated, members shall be dealt with because of such violations and not because of the membership itself.