The hypocrisy in our Churches is @ a staggering level in this Generation "Y" the unspeakable has become common place. We now have Homosexual Ministers, United States performs well over 1million abortions a year 3700 a day. Homosexual marriages are performed daily, and are quickly gaining acceptance and legality, you can watch soft porn on cable television.
With no end in sight all we do is complain, point fingers and thank God that we are not like "THEM". Murmuring and backbiting we cause divisions in our ranks, and at a time when more than ever we need to be unified. We are being separated by our own brothers, and sisters. So "Does it really Matter?" That we fight and bicker amongst ourselves, that we speak against one another instead of pray for one another, that we divide instead of unify? I believe we are @ a staggeringly unappreciated time of Christian history. We are so busy ignoring the troubles, the voiceless cries & the helpless. The dikes that hold the water of this age back are being irreversibly corroded by our intentional ignorance. We purposefully turn our heads at the sight of the homeless, we intentionally cover our ears at the cry of the Fatherless, and are disgusted by the sight of the needy digging through the trash of the restaurant we are leaving.
Why does it matter? Jesus himself prayed for our unity "Joh 17:11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are." The Apostle Paul exhorted the church at Philippi to be of one mind "Php 2:1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
Php 2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
Php 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Php 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Php 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus." Satan is working so hard at having us squabble that we don't even know that it is him behind it, we're too pissed off at each other to use the God given wisdom at our disposal. I'm not talking Doctrinal positions, I am speaking of THE CHURCH itself namely in the U.S. there is so much work to be done, and the workers are asleep.... Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. It is a fundamental foundation for the "Christian Life." With that attitude, we are thus armed to overlook one anothers shortcomings that would otherwise cause division. When we view each other through eyes filtered by love, we are not so quick to be hurt by the wrong. Instead our heart hurts and that pain caused by the one we love drives us to our knees. Not needing apologies, but looking and pleading with our Sovereign Lord on their behalf. We are able to look past hurts and be strengthened by one anothers love for each other. Lets stop worrying about what so and so did. Let us instead pray for one another, that we may soon pray together for others that we may all be like minded, bound together by the Spirit, and our love for each other.......Just a Thought
With no end in sight all we do is complain, point fingers and thank God that we are not like "THEM". Murmuring and backbiting we cause divisions in our ranks, and at a time when more than ever we need to be unified. We are being separated by our own brothers, and sisters. So "Does it really Matter?" That we fight and bicker amongst ourselves, that we speak against one another instead of pray for one another, that we divide instead of unify? I believe we are @ a staggeringly unappreciated time of Christian history. We are so busy ignoring the troubles, the voiceless cries & the helpless. The dikes that hold the water of this age back are being irreversibly corroded by our intentional ignorance. We purposefully turn our heads at the sight of the homeless, we intentionally cover our ears at the cry of the Fatherless, and are disgusted by the sight of the needy digging through the trash of the restaurant we are leaving.
Why does it matter? Jesus himself prayed for our unity "Joh 17:11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are." The Apostle Paul exhorted the church at Philippi to be of one mind "Php 2:1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
Php 2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
Php 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Php 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Php 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus." Satan is working so hard at having us squabble that we don't even know that it is him behind it, we're too pissed off at each other to use the God given wisdom at our disposal. I'm not talking Doctrinal positions, I am speaking of THE CHURCH itself namely in the U.S. there is so much work to be done, and the workers are asleep.... Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. It is a fundamental foundation for the "Christian Life." With that attitude, we are thus armed to overlook one anothers shortcomings that would otherwise cause division. When we view each other through eyes filtered by love, we are not so quick to be hurt by the wrong. Instead our heart hurts and that pain caused by the one we love drives us to our knees. Not needing apologies, but looking and pleading with our Sovereign Lord on their behalf. We are able to look past hurts and be strengthened by one anothers love for each other. Lets stop worrying about what so and so did. Let us instead pray for one another, that we may soon pray together for others that we may all be like minded, bound together by the Spirit, and our love for each other.......Just a Thought
