Subject: How to "win the world" ? |
Bible Note: Greetings Mommapbs, I agree with the sentiments you expressed to Rowdy "Is nothing sacred anymore?" There was a time when one could sense the "Holiness" of Church. I loved singing those wonderful hymns and sharing in prayer and fellowship thus honouring our Great God.One came away feeling that God had truly blessed our worship. I can't find the words to express how wonderful I found "church." Why is it now so different for me? Many a Sunday I dread the thought of battling to concentrate on a message that is often out of context so I ask "who is being honoured here, God or man?" Prayers are about our selfish needs and why is God not answering? The songs lack the spiritual beauty of many of those old hymns and are repeated over and over again. But the people love them it would seem. Is it me or is it that the standards are being lowered in every way? I told my pastor that Sunday is the greatest day for the devil because he is having a field day watching the "church" flounder. Since coming to North America, I realise that the "church" here is far weaker than I had expected. It is weak..spiritually. Many pastors fail in their duty to bring the Gospel's message of salvation to sinners like us. They prefer to keep the members sweet. Increasing membership has a high priority. It is very sad! God's Word warns us doesn't it? This is the Evil Present Age in the Dispensation of Grace. Until He comes again, Ken John. |