cougarobgon |
08-26-2008 10:37 PM |
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Originally Posted by jay santos
(Post 257469)
Don't agree. And I think your last two sentences negate everything you said previously. It makes the rest sound like fake humility but the teeth is in how you feel about yourself above others in the last two sentences.
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You are correct. The teeth is in how I feel about myself...but, with respect to how I believe that I should be judged. I am no better than anyone else regardless of the callings I have had in the Church. I just believe that with added experience and understanding comes additional responsibility and accountability.
Having said that, Would I recommend excommunication for a former bishop who has gone through a difficult period and experiences, especially difficult temptations? Again, there are too many factors to consider in determining if someone should be excommunicated. I don't think we can come up with a hypothetical situation in this blog that would mirror an individual's feelings or emotions or the Spirit (or lack thereof) that is present during a disciplinary council. All I can say to you is that I would go into a disciplinary council with the premise that with added experience and understanding comes additional responsibility and accountability. I would then listen intently, seek for understanding, seek counsel from others in the council, then pray and ask God for direction.
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