Christian Pitfalls: Church Idols
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.
Matthew 7:15 ESV)
Today, some pastors live like they’re rockstars– and their churches resemble stadiums. Worship time is a mega-production.
YESTERDAY, Jesus became THE Rock Star, and His church wasn’t a building at all, but no-frills worship with simple people.
Today, “well-credentialed” Christian authors write best-selling books as “authorities” on God and tour the world in first-class seats.
YESTERDAY, a plain “uncredentialed” Jew wrote 1 Book and gave everything away. He owned nothing and walked his tours on Foot.
Today, Christians go to conferences filled with believers, similar to them. They hang tightly and lift each other up.
YESTERDAY, Jesus came into a world filled with all kinds of people. He loved them! He hung alone to lift everyone up.
Today, leading Christians in great nations are standing on pinnacles of power. They’re wealthy presidents and CEO’s.
YESTERDAY, leading Christians everywhere were persecuted, hunted, and tortured. BUT WAIT… it continues to happen NOW.
Actors, models, and talent for Christ:
Understand and embrace your casting call. You’re God’s 21st-century leaders… in an airborne church without roofs or walls– and your role requires:
Face-down submission, without pretension.
Humility, without pomposity.
Preferring THE WORD to manmade knock-offs.
Going to the world (which means everywhere)…
Searching for lost sheep, embracing the poor, loving everyone, and judging no one– because that’s what Jesus told you to do!
Christian Pitfalls: Church Idols (Part 26)
NOTE: God is my Ghostwriter. If what I write is good, it’s from God. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players.’ Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.