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Originally posted by frat2b
That was great information and insight. And yes anything can become a henderance to the orginal purpose.
I think the reason I've had questions such as this is because I was under a campus ministry that spoke against any dealings with fraternities. Although when looked at further the fraternities were serving more of humanity than the church and it's leadership was. It was always something I wanted to do and felt positive about but not wanting to offend, I didn't do it. But now living in another region of the country, it is encouraged by my Pastor.
So it's in my heart to pursue it.
I just never want to be a coulda shoulda, woulda person.
I give it the 99 year old rocking chair test.
When your 99 years old in a rocking chair is this something you'll say, "dang, I should have done it when I had the chance"
For me this is one of those things/experiences. So I gotta pursue Omega Psi Phi, yet keep God first!
What do you think.
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Frat2b,
What we (as humans) want and what God wants are usually two different things. You've given a lot of reasons as to why this is something that YOU want to do, but have you discerned that this is something that GOD wants you do? As a man of God, you know that if this is something that
GOD wants for you then (A) it will not violate ANY of His commandments or laws and (B) HE will give you an unshakable peace about the situation.
As you have noticed on this thread already, different people will have different opinions about this subject matter. I suggest that you continue to dive into the Word of God seek His answer in prayer. You and your pastor are two different people and God has His own, situation-specific answer waiting for you, frat2b.
ETA:
I know of other biblical scriptures that The411 spoke of as well. Maybe you should read them and discern whether or not your desire/motivation is conflict with them.
Just trying to help.