The problem I see is that the goal no longer becomes getting people acquainted with God but rather a program that strictly regulates how to behave and who to associate with. I mean, if God has cleansed us from all of our sins, how do we get ourselves “dirty” again? And that’s what churches have seemingly become consumed with, how to teach everyone not to get dirty again. I don’t get it, I thought that’s what Jesus died for. Well, evidently that point is up for debate among the denominations, which brings me to my other podium pounding problem. If Christians are so filled with love for one another and the rest of the world, why can’t they agree? They not only fight against the rest of the world to prove how right they are, they fight amongst each other to prove who is the rightest of the right. I’m sure someone will be along shortly to prove just how wrong I am about all of this. Of course, then I’ll be right.
I had said:
“Now, I’m with the next guy that says we should all treat each other with kindness, love, and respect, so what gives religion the corner on behavior as proof that they are in favor with God. I’m in the Army. We have values and standards too, and who is to say that the guys that totally portray those values haven’t gotten it more right than the churches?Continuing that thought, isn’t it odd that this type of disciplined behavior can be replicated by people who are ‘without the truth’? After all, if the Army can do it, what claim do christians have to some supernatural assistance to behave that way? I think that the answer lies beyond us humans. That the Truth is out there and the Truth is getting around. The Truth is being witnessed of, testified about, and look around, not a single missionary or pastor or nary a christian to take the credit for leading these people along some path of “correct behavior”. Do you think that maybe God isn’t waiting on us, self-important humans, to get the word out about Himself?
The problem I see is that the goal no longer becomes getting people acquainted with God but rather a program that strictly regulates how to behave and who to associate with.”
I’ve always suspected He was doing it all on His own. You know, freelancing without consulting us, or asking our permission. He’s just out there winning hearts over to His way of unconditional love and He’s doing it without our help. Now, there’s a novel concept…a gospel of faith without works so that NO MAN can brag about how what he did made God owe him.
Sounds almost scriptural doesn’t it?
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