Matthew 18:15-17 (King James Version)

But everyone knows the KJV is the anti-NTCC Version.

Matthew 18:15-17 (King James Version - the mandatory harmony and reconciliation Bible)
...Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

Proverbs 6:16-19 (King James Version)

Proverbs 6:16-19 (King James Version - the straight-talk Bible)...These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

Proverbs 31:10-28 (King James Version)

Proverbs 31:10-28 (King James Version - the pro-working-woman Bible)...Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

"A Rumor that's not"...from Senior Pastor Kekel's CEO Blog


Mar 3, 2009
A Rumor that’s not...

There’s one making the rounds that my son is playing organized sports. Please allow me to set the record straight; that is not a rumor it is a fact and is definitely no secret. It is widely known that Grant plays football. Why does he? Because after much consideration and prayer I decided that the positives outweighed the negatives, and so allowed him to play. I have never thought that team sports for kids were wrong, and so I made the decision without consulting anyone but God. I thought that it would be good for him, and it has been. There are other sports from which he has been forbidden, and his school has been very understanding and respectful of our religious beliefs. He is not allowed to dress immodestly, nor is he allowed to miss regular church services. My wife and I have never allowed his sports activities to interfere with or infringe upon our responsibilities to the congregation or to God.

POLICY vs. BIBLE
NTCC’s stance concerning sports has always been a policy, based not upon the bible, but upon Pastor’s oversight of the flock. (A policy is practice established to discourage unwanted actions or activities, it is not a bible doctrine or commandment.) A Pastor is a Shepherd and must guide the flock away from all apparent dangers. If he sees you going down a potentially dangerous path, it is his Biblical right and obligation to warn you in an effort to protect you; but the control of your life is still yours! God made us free moral agents. “He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.” Proverbs 15:32

When the focus among brethren in Servicemen’s Homes, shifted from God to playing sports, Pastor stopped it; within the ministry and the bible school. Sports, in and of themselves, are not wrong, if the participant is modestly dressed, and maintains the proper conduct of a Christian. If a person becomes angry at a referee or something, the sin of anger isn’t really linked to the sport, but comes from his heart. Can a Pastor tear down his influence with the members by over-fraternization and over familiarity? Yes. Is it all too easy to have our vision diverted from Christ and onto other things, yes! These were factors in Pastor’s mind when some of these decisions were enacted.

Pastor Davis and I have different views on some things; motorcycles, paint colors, what constitutes good food and especially coffee! But I have made my opinions known to him, and he respects my views. I have never been one to just say ‘yes’ to everything, which in his view, is a virtue not a vice. We also agree that this in no way represents the ‘touching of God’s anointed’ or renegade behavior. As a result of these personality differences my “call” has been and is different from his on some of these minor things; but there is no ‘division among us’. Our objectives and motivation are one and the same: glorifying God and helping people to make it to heaven!

M.C. Kekel
Labels: Sports
Posted by mck at 7:20 PM 13 comments

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

1Timothy 3:2 A bishop then must be blamless, the husband of on wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality,apt to teach. (Question)How can RWD be a bishop or church elder if he have had more than one wife.

DS or GS said...

Anonymous,

NTCC believes this verse means one wife at a time (not a polygamist), other folks believe this means one wife per lifetime.

I think it means one at a time, but I haven't studied this verse out for a lot of years. I am not in the Ministry at this time, so is a moot point for me personally.

My first wife abandoned me, and then committed adultery by getting remarried. So, I am double covered.

Gregory

Anonymous said...

That blog wreaks of BS! I remember getting in trouble for throwing a football around let alone have my own kid in the sport.