The following quote is from the 1785 - Salem Diary. I find it interesting as it raises questions in my mind. I will suggest several after the quote. Consider:
"A single man, a journeyman brewer, came from Philadelphia by way of Baltimore and Richmond. His name was Johann Dietrich Jos, and he begged to be allowed to remain here ... He declared further that he sought nothing more from the world than to live for the Savior. We made opportunity for him to find work here, which will give us time to see more about his remaining here."
Questions:
Ought a Christian man be a brewer?
Should the Moravians of old have given him the chance to work and live among them, as they did?
Was it right for the former Moravians to vet a man that is simply seeking "to live for the Savior"?
Should the contemporary church do investigations into a person's background before fully incorporating them into the congregation?
Should the contemporary church do investigations into a person's background before fully incorporating them into the congregation?
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