Whereas, our Bible (the standard for Christian living) in 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10 says, "Do not you know the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolatrous nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God" (NIV);
Therefore, be it resolved:
(1) that the Council of Bishops adhere to the Book of Discipline in dealing with those issues that relate to the life and witness of our beloved United Methodist Church;
(2) that the 1996 General Conference give strong leadership to annual conferences in following all policy set down by the Book of Discipline;
(3) that each bishop of each annual conference be given instruction to follow all policy set down by the Book of Discipline; and
(4) that the Board of Ordained Ministry of each annual conference be instructed to adhere to all policy set down by the Book of Discipline.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22860-MN-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference