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Originally Posted by OBW
I'm sure that there are pastors that push people for their ego. But at the same time you have to wonder a little about a pastor that just sits back and hopes it happens.
Surely the level to which they equip their flock is a key. But sometimes it is reasonable to encourage, even admonish people to do what they should do. It seems that we slip into a sort of an "it's strictly up to me on my own" mentality at times. And treat the issue as a "we do it on our own or preachers push us" dichotomy. Yes, we have to do it. And sometimes we need a push to start to do what we should.
We do need to be taught to obey all that Jesus commanded. It says so in Matthew. It's not just a matter of ego, but of commission.
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I heard a pastor encourage his congregation to get to know their neighbors...and invite them 'to church'. Why not get to know your neighbors and speak of the things of the Lord with them..be it sharing the gospel (however way the Holy Spirit leads) or engage them in fellowship.
My opinion: The more people come 'to church' the more they'll hear
ch-ching! ch-ching !!
(I know..I know...not everywhere)