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Originally Posted by zeek
Yes, well in the scheme of things it is, to me, one more step down from the ideal. One small step for man, one giant step down for a dream of God. The Local Church takes it's place beside the other denominations with the dream of going back to the original New Testament model of what a church is supposed to be. It makes me a little sad. Is that what you are getting at?
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For me, it's about the hypocrisy. It's so blatant.
Also for me, the more I know, the less certain I am that fallen man can get very little related to the church "right". I think there is waaaaay too much "church talk"; waaaaay much "leaning on our own understanding".
There's too much "church talk" and not enough reliance on a simple walk with God. Not enough reading the Bible and obedience to its commands. Not enough "when we sin, repent." Not enough "when someone sins against us, go to the brother". When God speaks, we listen and obey. If He tells us to go somewhere and meet with certain Christians---GO! If He tells us to share the gospel with someone, we speak.
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results. People think "this is it" only to spawn yet another denomination. This is what I see among Christians. Trying to "get it right"; trying to figure out "the church". Didn't Jesus say "I will build my church"? Why not get out of the way and let him? Didn't Jesus say "Follow Me"? What a great idea? He builds his church and we follow him.
The problem with thinking you've figured out "the church" is...you haven't. It's not possible. The best you can do is get to know Him, obey Him, and trust Him to lead you in the path you should go. When you mess up, talk it over with Him.
Forget the "church talk". If Jesus is your best friend, I think you'll be OK.
Nell