All we can do is be ready at all times, for He may come at any time. He will take a spotless bride away with him regardless of our actions or associations, and the guy sitting in the pew next to you may wonder where you went. Or it may be you or I who is sitting there wondering. But “the church” isn’t a building full of perfect people. It is all of the individual believers who faithfully wait, fearfully repenting and praying for salvation.
"The church" is a figurative term used to refer to the body of believers, individual believers who are sealed with the Holy Spirit for eternal life.
God doesn't expect believers to be perfect, but He does expect them to do their best to lead righteous lives.
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