Abram's interaction with the king of Sodom comes to mind as a Biblical
example of avoiding even the "appearance of evil."

Genesis 14:22-23   22 But Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I have
lifted my hand(1 )to the LORD, God Most High, Possessor of heaven and
earth,  23 that I would not take a thread or a sandal strap or
anything that is yours, lest you should say, 'I have made Abram rich.'

Grace and peace,
Kevin Sigafoos
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For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be
glory forever. Amen. (Rom 11:36)



On Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 9:42 AM, J Lewis <jlew@...> wrote:
> Gentlemen,
>
> The subject of Warren and the invocation invitation reminded me of another
> topic.
>
> A few months ago, a local Baptist pastor went on a trip to the Holy Land,
> sponsored by the Masons. The Masons underwrote this tour for about 100
> pastors from all over the country.
>
> I questioned this pastor about whether he had any issues at all in accepting
> this gift trip to Israel form the Masons.  He said, "Not at all. There was
> no obligation on my part."
>
> He wrote an article published in the local paper giving a testimony of the
> trip. In the article was information about how he went and who he went with,
> ie, sponsored by "the Masons."  So, IMO, even though there were no
> obligations, he gave them publicity, advertizing, and association with
> something most people approve and accept, a Baptist pastor, and that is what
> made it worthwhile for the Masons.
>
> My questions are:
>
> 1) Have you accepted such a "gift" from the Masons or Shriners?
>
> 2) Would you accept such a trip?
>
> 3) Do you think this pastor did the right thing?
>
> Jerry
> "The whole assembly became silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul
> telling about the miraculous signs and wonders God had done among the
> Gentiles through them" (Acts 15:12).
>
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