Subject: Purpose Driven Life? |
Bible Note: Greetings Norrie! I'm not much for paraphrases myself. I think they have their occasional use, but for the most part, I stay away from them. But, I would not condemn someone else for using them! :-) I was struck by your comment about organization. Over the years, I have noticed a tendency for people to think that unorganized is more spiritual than organized. However, it is been my experience that this is not necessarily true. In my last church, I used to plan my preaching schedule out a year in advance. Someone from outside the church once commented that it seemed that this practice would keep the Holy Spirit from moving to touch special needs in the church during the year. But, guess what? The exact opposite occured. Everytime there was a special need, the message was exactly what was needed. The Holy Spirit knows what we will need - even a year in advance. :-) Most of what you have mentioned seems to fall into the category of different likes and dislikes, not truth and error. I am a bit concerned about this Elder though. It sounds like he may be allowing himself to be used to cause dissension. If he has a problem with the ministry of the church, he should be going to the leadership with it, not to others. I would caution that it is little things like these that Satan can use to cause enormous rifts. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |