Thank you, for the response.
Christianity is the rock upon which we stand. If there were no truth then all is lost.
The foundation of our belief system is the guiding principle for our very lives. It is the omission from the pulpits of this reality, that has resulted in the adopting of worldly concerns resulting in the watering down of God's truth, light, Scripture. A moving away from the ROCK on which we stand.
In the name of attracting, entertaining the members of the congregation, the message is anecdotal, and feel good suggestions to include in our daily lives.
Christians that in earlier times died for this truth, now avoid discussing it at all or treat it casually.
Me too. Shame .
Have mercy on us Father for we ‘know not what we do’. Without You we ‘can do nothing’. Forgive us and lead us on Your paths of righteousness. Humbly I pray Father. In our Lord Jesus name I ask this.knowing that You hear me always. Amen.
Amen.
And, preach on, Brother Geo!
I for one know that I am constantly disappointed in my failures. But, I’ve heard it said, “Grace makes beauty out of ugly things.” And, for His grace and mercy, I humbly thank Him.
I am fortunate to go to a church that has never compromised the Gospel. And, it strikes me that I was also fortunate to grow up in a home where I was encouraged to question how the Bible applies to everyday life. Some I know (here in the south) were criticized as “lacking faith” if they questioned what passages or themes in the Bible meant.
This resulted in a shallow faith, based on a lack of understanding, that could not hold up to scrutiny. Thank goodness I have been supported by family and church family that really believed and lived 1 Peter 3:15:
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
Where the reality of truth is not put forth, a false and destructive pretense calling itself truth will prevail.
Witness the election of Obama.