Public Enemy #1
A public enemy, coined in the early 1900’s, is used to describe someone dangerous or damaging to the people. So it’s only fitting that I blog about the public enemies of the church, right? So, public enemy #1? Division. Christ said in Mark 3:24-25 “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand”. Some would argue that He was speaking against the kingdom of Satan because this verse in context refers to the pharisees accusing him of being possessed by demons, yet casting demons. However the same holds true for any kingdom, both good and evil. If divided the kingdom will not stand. We as the Church have so many chasms between each other that we couldn’t give each differing denomination it’s own state in America. In other words even if each denomination had it’s own state we’d still find something to fight or argue about. Why, when the first churches established did unity remain intact throughout the differing churches yet now even churches in the same denomination can’t get along? Public Enemy #1. We have to, and I’m not being cliche-ic, get past the petty differences that cause us to argue and bicker. If you’re a Christian, you’re a Christian… That’s the bottom line. If you don’t like what people are doing to try and minister to other people, and it’s bearing fruit, shut your mouth and tell God. Don’t go blast across the nations gossip and condemnation against your brother… If your going to make a mass announcement use it for something good, like, I don’t know, the Gospel? If you’re not doing anything to minister to people around you yet you can criticize someone else’s ministry please read Matthew 7:1-5. I don’t mean to get critical but it’s time the Church grows up and does what it’s supposed to do, be like Christ. There’s only one way to be like Christ, so why be divisive? Can we please hold a trial and convict Public Enemy #1 so that we can start doing what we are supposed to be doing and not watching the rest of the world go to hell?
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Underground Movement
I’ve noticed many “new” church movements that aren’t publicized or widely known, even in a city as small as Greenville. Prayer movements, gatherings, worship nights… All of these are going on and much of the church as a whole doesn’t realize it. The thing that disturbs me about some of these is the lack of accountability, the fact that they are run by younger people, less experienced people. Granted I believe that these guys start with pure motives, the fact remains that with little to no accountability, especially in the “waters” these guys are wading in, its very easy to become misguided and errant. What’s the proper course of action for a group of people tired of religious traditions and the church which at large doesn’t recognize them? I believe the answer is understanding. The groups being formed are not competing with the local church. The purpose of these meetings should be to enhance the spiritual growth of any given individual while encouraging them to continue their fellowship within their current church. I don’t think that any of these young leaders are trying to “steal” people from their local body, but rather give them an opportunity to focus more on Christ in a setting that may be more relaxed than a Sunday morning service. On the other hand the leaders of these events and groups must not gravitate toward a rebellion against the local church. These events cannot substitute for the gathering of believers on Sunday mornings or whenever the local church meets. Why? For one, many of the leaders of these events have little experience in teaching and leading. Many of these leaders aren’t called to pastoring or leading of congregations. They are called to come alongside the pastors and local churches as subservient ministers. Those that are called to lead and pastor should still be subservient to the seasoned and veteran pastors. We must come to a place where we begin to unite together rather than continue to faction away from one another. The Church has become like a wooden beam hit by a bullet – it continues to splinter and produce small factions of differing beliefs. We have to come to an understanding that as long as we continue to expose ourselves to this division we will continue to weaken until the point that we no longer make an impact on culture.
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Updates
So, this is where I’ll be posting updates about what’s going on! As many of you know I will be going to school in the fall. This is my attempt to keep everyone updated on the progress being made both in my life and in the lives of the countless people I will be exposed to over the next few years. I am notorious about starting a blog and then quitting a couple of months later. That’s where I need you to come in. If you see that I have slacked off, send me a nice little email or something to remind me to keep you up-to-date!!! See you later!
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