I know alot have left churches, including me, because i feel churches for the most part have been led astray, full of division, bickering, and criticism.
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Many 'committed' Christians have been leaving churches(established church)..for years. They are tired of church politics, money, status issue, etc..
I have been pondering this for awhile now, and have recently begun to realize that for the most part, it may very well be our own fault as Christians.
Here being the problem, that churches get led astray, and doing things wrong, the members of the church start seeing this, become judgmental, critizing about leadership, and then sooner or later decided to leave and find a church that suits them more, or that dont have these problems.
Should we be doing instead?
1 Timothy 2:1-2 - I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
Why would we be asked to pray about those in authority, and interceed if prayer dont bring change?
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his: And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
God has the power to bring change, to raise kings and leaders, to take the down.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.
There are many examples in the bible, where prayer brings change.
When is the last time that we gave thanks to God for our churches?
What do you think would happen if the majority of the believes, instead of leaving and critizing, got to together, fasted, prayed and petitioned to God for their leaders, and to bring change in their church?
Is it possible that we the believers, are the ones, who have failed the church, because we did not come together and do these things, give thanks, petition, interceed, nor pray, instead we made judgment and left.
Post by another member
Many 'committed' Christians have been leaving churches(established church)..for years. They are tired of church politics, money, status issue, etc..
I have been pondering this for awhile now, and have recently begun to realize that for the most part, it may very well be our own fault as Christians.
Here being the problem, that churches get led astray, and doing things wrong, the members of the church start seeing this, become judgmental, critizing about leadership, and then sooner or later decided to leave and find a church that suits them more, or that dont have these problems.
Should we be doing instead?
1 Timothy 2:1-2 - I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
Why would we be asked to pray about those in authority, and interceed if prayer dont bring change?
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his: And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
God has the power to bring change, to raise kings and leaders, to take the down.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.
There are many examples in the bible, where prayer brings change.
When is the last time that we gave thanks to God for our churches?
What do you think would happen if the majority of the believes, instead of leaving and critizing, got to together, fasted, prayed and petitioned to God for their leaders, and to bring change in their church?
Is it possible that we the believers, are the ones, who have failed the church, because we did not come together and do these things, give thanks, petition, interceed, nor pray, instead we made judgment and left.