I started the day wondering what I would write on or even
preach about this Sunday and, praise God, He put this in my lap.
“Some people would rather debate doctrine or beliefs or tradition or
interpretation than actually do what Jesus said. Its not rocket science. Just
go do it. Practice loving a difficult person or try forgiving someone. Give
away some money. Tell someone thank you. Encourage a friend. Bless an enemy.
Say, “I am sorry.” Worship God. You already know more than you need to know.” John
Ortberg
They say you can preach a tough sermon once in a church. The
question I have is this; if the church body was to have a pastor come in from
outside their church and he or she challenged the congregation to leave behind
the arguments of old and grasp firmly to the Truth, to let go the
misconceptions that one denomination is better than the other or that a certain
version of the Bible is the one and only version to use, would there be push
back? Southern gospel is the only true form of worship and that new contemporary
stuff is the devil’s doing, the minister is not reverent enough or is way too starchy
for me, the minister does not tend to my needs but would rather hang out with
people outside our church. Quit looking for things to complain about and
embrace the challenge that God has set before you!
The time is now to wake up from the slumber church. The
world has infiltrated the Holy gathering and has dug its talons into the very
heart of the faith. Love God with every single ounce of your being and I don’t
mean in word only, anyone can call themselves a Christian but God knows the
truth of our hearts. Next, love your neighbour as yourself. Don’t stop with
your church neighbour either, embrace your neighbour regardless of their faith
walk, reach out to your enemy or those have done you wrong and love on them.
The fight should not be about the denomination, version or cut of the pastor’s
collar but rather about how much damage the devil has done and what we can do
to drive him back. Put self aside and do what the Lord Jesus Christ has told
you to do and be thankful that He lives!
Shalom
Pastor Todd
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