1 Peter 5:3 ' ....not lording it over those who are God’s inheritance, but becoming examples to the flock...'
I find it curious that so many are offended at the comments used by Anthony Morris III.
When he publicly states that colourful socks, tight pants and Spanx are not part of a Christians life, he is teaching a lesson. The lesson for the flock is not to wear colourful socks, tight pants and Spanx.
HOWEVER,
the lesson to all the congregation elders is to ensure that these lessons are DRIVEN HOME in their respective congregations. They should be constantly reminding the flock to refrain from colourful socks, tight pants and Spanx. Perhaps a 'local needs' part could be prepared, with display boards on the platform, showing the congregation examples of colourful socks, tight pants and Spanx. The parents could be advised that some of this may not be suitable for their children and may want to send them to the library, back room or even to their cars in the parking lot while the program continues. After each subject is discussed, for example the socks, the brother handling the part could finish with the suggestion that if certain ones don't like it they can 'take it up with God'.
It absolutely stuns me that so many do not understand that Anthony Morris III is showing them how to teach the deep spiritual things. This is 'meat in due season'.