Subject: How to "win the world" ? |
Bible Note: DBlesser Consider the following quotes by respected men of God "Many Christians have what we might call a "cultural holiness" They adapt to the character and behavior pattern of Christians around them. As the Christian culture around them is more or less holy, so these Christians are more or less holy. But God has not called us to be like those around us. He has called us to be like Himself" "We have a lot of markings that look like Christianity these days, but we have drastically revised the parameters. People have lowered the standards in a vain attempt to make churches look more successful than they really are. The sermons have to be uniformly positive, and the services can’t go longer than 60 minutes. Even then church is inconvenient for some, especially during football season. Showing up at church is such a burden that soon people will be faxing in their worship. Jim Cymbala The truth is that “user friendly” can be a cover-up word for carnality. The same people who want 60 minute worship services rent two hour videos and watch NBA and NFL games that run even longer. The issue is not length, but appetite. Why the misplaced desire" Jim Cymbala "It’s sad but true that many churches today have turned to recreation and entertainment in an attempt to hold the people, becoming more and more like the world." "Todays brand of Christianity is a feel good brand of Christianity" "It has been said that Christianity in America these days is 10 miles wide and a quarter inch deep" "The religion of many professing Christian’s today is based on nothing more than their own self-interests: what helps them, benefits them, contributes to their own well being. Such is not the religion of Jesus Christ." (William C. Nichols) "The true church will all emphasize: 1. The person of Jesus Christ 2. Real life as opposed to hype 3. Holiness in contrast to happiness 4. True unity, not Ecumenical compromise 5. Love of the truth Todays church sadly emphasizes: 1. Music, leader, and methods 2. Hype (masquerading as annointing) 3. Selfism (ego-driven preaching and practice) 4. Unity at any price 5. Fables replacing truth (appealing to itching ears)" Shalom New Creature |