Before beginning this discussion please and per the rules of the forum : Keep in mind the rules for discussion in this forum as pertains to certain restrictions.
Do not refer to any Nicene Creed believing church/denomination that has been in the news recently and as reported, voting to approve certain ungodly marriages.
Also avoid any references to Homosexuality as this is not allowed in but select areas of the forum and that does not include this one.
Let's begin.
As we've read certain denominations are allowing things contrary to scripture and often by vote of the elders or some other body in charge of shepherding the flock of the church.
How should we respond when a vote is cast to turn from the word and to the world?
If you are a member of one such church please consider sharing your personal experience and opinion, keeping the rules in mind.
Did you stay with that particular church-denomination?
If not did you move to another or are you keeping to yourself for the moment?
When the leadership leads the faithful in the wrong direction is it incumbent on the faithful in the pews to turn things around? Speak out? Ask for a meeting between the congregants and those responsible for the change?
Sometimes people are afraid to leave such a church. They're faithful to the pastor, the church, their denomination, and feel they'll lose all their friends in the church if they are one to depart from it. Often they feel that way because they're told that will be the way it is should they depart after taking issue with those in authority.
But isn't God the authority?
Scripture says when it comes between honoring the laws of man or God the Christian should choose God. (Paraphrasing).
So, what are your thoughts on this topic? That is fast becoming more relevant as the headlines bring it to our attention more frequently.
I look forward to open honest and loving discussion. This isn't intended to invite those who thrive on conflict. If your heart is inclined to feel that way reading this please take a breath, consider your thoughts, ask if Jesus were there reading your typing would he be proud of how you represent him in this Christians Only forum area and with regard to sharing your thoughts on this topic, maybe pray on it, and then act as God moves you to act.
I think this is something we should discuss openly. And we can only get somewhere if we discuss it as the church that we are, the faithful, coming together to share on a valid topic of great concern. Apostasy. And what it means to us personally, and to the church/denomination we maybe affiliated with, and to the future of the faith itself in this rapidly changing world.
God Bless, and thank you for reading.
Do not refer to any Nicene Creed believing church/denomination that has been in the news recently and as reported, voting to approve certain ungodly marriages.
Also avoid any references to Homosexuality as this is not allowed in but select areas of the forum and that does not include this one.
Let's begin.
As we've read certain denominations are allowing things contrary to scripture and often by vote of the elders or some other body in charge of shepherding the flock of the church.
How should we respond when a vote is cast to turn from the word and to the world?
If you are a member of one such church please consider sharing your personal experience and opinion, keeping the rules in mind.
Did you stay with that particular church-denomination?
If not did you move to another or are you keeping to yourself for the moment?
When the leadership leads the faithful in the wrong direction is it incumbent on the faithful in the pews to turn things around? Speak out? Ask for a meeting between the congregants and those responsible for the change?
Sometimes people are afraid to leave such a church. They're faithful to the pastor, the church, their denomination, and feel they'll lose all their friends in the church if they are one to depart from it. Often they feel that way because they're told that will be the way it is should they depart after taking issue with those in authority.
But isn't God the authority?
Scripture says when it comes between honoring the laws of man or God the Christian should choose God. (Paraphrasing).
So, what are your thoughts on this topic? That is fast becoming more relevant as the headlines bring it to our attention more frequently.
I look forward to open honest and loving discussion. This isn't intended to invite those who thrive on conflict. If your heart is inclined to feel that way reading this please take a breath, consider your thoughts, ask if Jesus were there reading your typing would he be proud of how you represent him in this Christians Only forum area and with regard to sharing your thoughts on this topic, maybe pray on it, and then act as God moves you to act.
I think this is something we should discuss openly. And we can only get somewhere if we discuss it as the church that we are, the faithful, coming together to share on a valid topic of great concern. Apostasy. And what it means to us personally, and to the church/denomination we maybe affiliated with, and to the future of the faith itself in this rapidly changing world.
God Bless, and thank you for reading.