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Fighting back against the rising tide of irreligion and legal sanctioning of S.I.N, Perhaps?
Maybe that's why the syndrome manifests: A focus on the relatively trivial and a generalized disregard for what's truly important, i.e., promoting peace, mitigating poverty, fostering compassion for and consideration of others.
Over the years preaching has seeped into the Church that makes one believe that believers have to get good first before graduating from being a baby Christian. Well that happy day is never going to come if all they are doing is sitting at home, reading the bible-- trying to please God by improving their attitudes and behaviors, and thereby living unto themselves.
The best way to cultivate a love walk is through personal ministry to others (helping others with their spiritual life). That requires action, time, and involvement which automatically disqualifies most of the church.
At the root of this problem is poor preaching ie. preaching that does not exhort the congregation into the path of discipleship (of others)--promoting the idea that they are inadequate or not ready for some reason. This has got to change.
Jesus admonished the disciples, "...take heed what we hear.." (Mark 4:24). We should not sit under teaching we know is in error, because that spirit of error is being transmitted-- even though we may know that it is wrong -- it will eventually affect us if we hear it long enough.
Churches, that are not encouraging and equipping its members to disciple other believers, should be turned away from.
Now is the day of salvation!
Now is the day of the equipping of the saints!
Now is the day of Jesus Christ!
The best way to cultivate a love walk is through personal ministry to others (helping others with their spiritual life).
I disagree completely. The best way is through a personal ministry of service, giving of one's self for the benefit of others without seeking to change those others into your vision of what they should be.
Proverbs 28:27 “Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse”
Matthew 19:21 “Jesus said to him, 'If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor'”
“Bounteous is he who gives unto the beggar who comes to him in want of food, and the feeble,
Success attends him in the shout of battle. He makes a friend of him in future troubles,
No friend is he who to his friend and comrade who comes imploring food, will offer nothing.” [Rig Veda, Book 10.]
“Who establish prayer and give zakah, and they, of the Hereafter, are certain [in faith].” [Surat Luqman 31:4]
Over the years preaching has seeped into the Church that makes one believe that believers have to get good first before graduating from being a baby Christian.
Dude ... do you always write in bold? It seems a little desperate and attention seeking. Not so bad as ALL CAPS ALL THE TIME, which on the Internet is considered shouting. But all bold, if not shouting, is still making a scene.
Bolding and italics are called emphasis ... use them for that, not for everything. You'll have more people reading your stuff that way. If your message is compelling it will speak for itself.
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Paralizing Passivity In The Church Today
