However the Bible also states that all have sinned, therefore the Bible is not condoning sin but at the same time it is acknowledging that everyone will fall short some times. ... Even the Church can be accused of falling short. ... This statement has brought a new way of seeing things to me. ... The Bible says, "Know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord will hear when I call to Him" (Psalm 4:3, Life Application Study Bible). ...

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• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

They believed only the pure should be involved in religion and that if a member were to fall into sinful actions, he or she should be excommunicated. ... The Amish women's head coverings, dresses, aprons, and shawls each represent things such as social association and marital status and are appropriate to occasions such as work or going to church. ... For these people life has no purpose apart from service to God. ...

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