Finding a Fulfilling Assembly
Having trouble finding a Church home these days because of worldliness and hypocrisy? Let's face it; Church as we knew it as children doesn't exist in our present world. Some say it's better. Some say it's a mockery. Some say "I just want to go to Church without all the controversy". So, what then? Do we go to a Church that doesn't believe exactly like we do but has a great social activities and childrens program? Or do we attend one that shares our beliefs but lacks the organization, the big choir, the pulpit entertainment, or the liberalism? I'm not saying the size of a Church matter because it doesn't. What does matter is being Jesus Christ centered. It starts with the Pastor's, the leadership's, the flock's, and mostly your relationship with God.
Galatians 6:1-4 1. Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 3. For if a man think himself to be soemthing, when he is nothing, he decieveth himself. 4. But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and in another.
Galatians 6:14-16 14. But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of
our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the
world, 15. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor
uncircumcision, but a new creature. 16. And as many as walk according to this
rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
So, what now? Should we overlook the faults of those who are not teaching the truth? Absolutely not! I believe what Paul is saying is: When you do your very best there is no need to compare other people to yourself. Compare yourself to Jesus. That's all the comparison we need. Now that we're sure we are not being judgemental, we can deal with restoration exactly as the above verse says.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 12.And we beseech you, brethen, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13. And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake, And be at peace among yourselves.
Hebrew 10:24-25 24. And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to
good works: 25. Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the
manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see
the day approaching.
As for me, I believe you should find a Bible believing Church, where the
true word of God is flowing from the pulpit and every thing else fill fall into
place. We can't compromise God's standards and sell ourselves short by
participating in ungodliness. Nor can we hold others to unrealistically high
expectations. Prayer is the key to this dilemma. Diligently seek God's
direction and He'll lead you home.
Having trouble finding a Church home these days because of worldliness and hypocrisy? Let's face it; Church as we knew it as children doesn't exist in our present world. Some say it's better. Some say it's a mockery. Some say "I just want to go to Church without all the controversy". So, what then? Do we go to a Church that doesn't believe exactly like we do but has a great social activities and childrens program? Or do we attend one that shares our beliefs but lacks the organization, the big choir, the pulpit entertainment, or the liberalism? I'm not saying the size of a Church matter because it doesn't. What does matter is being Jesus Christ centered. It starts with the Pastor's, the leadership's, the flock's, and mostly your relationship with God.
Galatians 6:1-4 1. Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 3. For if a man think himself to be soemthing, when he is nothing, he decieveth himself. 4. But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and in another.
Galatians 6:14-16 14. But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of
our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the
world, 15. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor
uncircumcision, but a new creature. 16. And as many as walk according to this
rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
So, what now? Should we overlook the faults of those who are not teaching the truth? Absolutely not! I believe what Paul is saying is: When you do your very best there is no need to compare other people to yourself. Compare yourself to Jesus. That's all the comparison we need. Now that we're sure we are not being judgemental, we can deal with restoration exactly as the above verse says.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 12.And we beseech you, brethen, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13. And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake, And be at peace among yourselves.
Hebrew 10:24-25 24. And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to
good works: 25. Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the
manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see
the day approaching.
As for me, I believe you should find a Bible believing Church, where the
true word of God is flowing from the pulpit and every thing else fill fall into
place. We can't compromise God's standards and sell ourselves short by
participating in ungodliness. Nor can we hold others to unrealistically high
expectations. Prayer is the key to this dilemma. Diligently seek God's
direction and He'll lead you home.