Proper Mindset For Baptizing
I actually met a Pastor who read this and threw it back into my face.
This defiance brings to you The New Way of Thinking.
Now about baptism, baptize this way:
See lest any man lead you astray from this way of righteousness, for he teacheth thee
apart from God. For if thou art able to bear the whole yoke of the Lord, thou shalt be
perfect; but if thou art not able, do that which thou art able.
But concerning eating, bear that which thou art able; yet abstain by all means from
meat sacrificed to idols; for it is the worship of dead gods.
But concerning baptism, thus shall ye baptize. Having first recited all these things,
baptize in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit in living
(running) water. But if thou hast not living water, then baptize in other water; and if thou
art not able in cold, then in warm. But if thou hast neither, then pour water on the head
thrice in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. But before the baptism
let him that baptizeth and him that is baptized fast, and any others also who are able; and
thou shalt order him that is baptized to fast a day or two before.
~ Christ Jesus
I have never Witnessed any Church follow this Holy Order yet, that does not mean some Churches do.
Any Church that requires a member or a person off the street to take an exam, test or other such thing to qualify for Baptism or delays the Baptism for any length of time for any reason whatsoever beyond the allotted time for fasting is a Church who has lost its way; its Cross is upside down. If there is no time to fast do certainly Baptize. And any Judgments made to or for denying the request for Baptism for any other reasons was and is not yours to make.