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So, who is Gary A. Hand?
Nobody in particular and of no special importance.
So, why do you think you know so much?
I have limited abilities, limited intellect and do not pretend to be an expert or final authority
regarding the articles that I write, but I do take responsibility for what is stated. In the event that
I
misstate the facts or assume that which is untrue, I am willing to be corrected by a genuine
presentation of the facts and will admit to the errors that I make.
So, what are your credentials and qualifications?
My qualifications to judge the doctrinal stance of any belief system are the same as those for any
other Christian - the application of the Scripture as the word of God. I do not presume any
higher authority. As for my credentials, I graduated from high school, obtained my A.A degree
from Los Angeles Valley Junior College and my B.A. in history and political science from San
Fernando Valley State College (since known as California State University at Northridge). I have
no seminary degree. I spent 34 years with a national department store retailer, 26 years in
management positions. I am a layman and am not a deacon or elder.
So, since you are not a church leader or a pastor, why do you think you have
the credentials to criticize or judge those who are?
In relation to the questions that I may have in regards to the credentials and beliefs of others as
spiritual leaders, I can only respond that the credentials of leaders are revealed in the doctrines
that they teach and the character of a life as it relates to the standards of leadership stated in 1
Timothy 3:1-13. Those standards are inviolate in relation to leadership, to which there can be no
recourse in the event of failure, except to step away from that position of leadership. A leader
cannot be held to a standard of perfection in every aspect of life, just as any Christian cannot be
perfect in this life, but those standards are absolute if a person is to retain a leadership position.
The character and qualification of a leader are seen in the doctrines that are taught, by submission
to the authority of the Scripture in relation to stated qualifications, and in the response to the
mandate of the Scripture when failure to meet those qualifications is realized. Scripture is the
judge of all.
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