It is so easy to see blame in the church. When things are not as religious as we think they should be, people look to the church for cause and reason. But aren't we ALL the church? Don't we all make up the body of the church? So should we not all be held responsible for the the decline in piety?
Charles Spurgeon says, "look at the conduct and conversation of too many of us who profess to be children of God." We are the ones at fault for our lack of discipline to live a "piteous" life we demand from the church. And in reality, we are the church. We can not continue to point fingers at "the church" when we are the ones to blame.
Personally, I can not contribute to the church because of the bitterness I hold towards the church. I see so many injustices among this group of believers and wonder how we can breathe out the fowl words from our same mouths we sing praises to Jesus in. I look to my mentors who are supposed to be setting a good example for me and am constantly let down. I know that even I am a hypocrite, solely based on what I just said, but past experiences have wounded farther than I choose to be hurt again. I know that if I finally let go of the bitterness I am harboring in my heart, I can use my relationship with the Lord to actually make a positive contribution to the health of the church.
Easier said than done thought, right?
Charles Spurgeon says, "look at the conduct and conversation of too many of us who profess to be children of God." We are the ones at fault for our lack of discipline to live a "piteous" life we demand from the church. And in reality, we are the church. We can not continue to point fingers at "the church" when we are the ones to blame.
Personally, I can not contribute to the church because of the bitterness I hold towards the church. I see so many injustices among this group of believers and wonder how we can breathe out the fowl words from our same mouths we sing praises to Jesus in. I look to my mentors who are supposed to be setting a good example for me and am constantly let down. I know that even I am a hypocrite, solely based on what I just said, but past experiences have wounded farther than I choose to be hurt again. I know that if I finally let go of the bitterness I am harboring in my heart, I can use my relationship with the Lord to actually make a positive contribution to the health of the church.
Easier said than done thought, right?
Keep up writing dear ! Majda
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