For the new child of God

A lot of self-righteous works as listed below are not absolutely necessary to become a child of God.  To having faith in the death, shed blood, and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the only foundation to build upon.  The rest are like catechism for a new believer to take steps to gain salvation.  Sure God wants us to be Holy as he is Holy, but just as the natural growth of a baby progresses over time, so does a child of God.  They take baby steps and soon walk like a man (1 Corinthians 13:11).  

To be a fit temple for the Holy Spirit require simple humility.  These conservative elders promote works of the church which are works of man.  Where is the scriptural requirement to make a covenant with God in baptismal waters?  So long as baptism takes place in the name of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.  The church should be holy and a new believer can grow spiritually, too.

The memorandum is a letter to all the churches, but it never should supersede God’s word.  Too much judgment is given by the elders in this document.  That is what these conservative elders want.  They want fearful control over the members.  A church grows when love is abundant.