(The Church Perfects Imperfect People)
TO THE BIBLE: Ephesians 4:11-12 GNB
'It was he who "gave gifts to people"; he appointed some to be apostles, others to be prophets, others to be evangelists, others to be pastors and teachers. He did this to prepare God's people for the work of Christian service, in order to build up the body of Christ.'
'It was he who "gave gifts to people"; he appointed some to be apostles, others to be prophets, others to be evangelists, others to be pastors and teachers. He did this to prepare God's people for the work of Christian service, in order to build up the body of Christ.'
LET'S TALK
Some Christians judge others by considering mere external factors. When they go to church, they make snide comments about others, rather than listening to the preaching: "And she thinks she's a Christian, coming in dressed like that," or "That guy isn't born again, just look at his hair!" They don't realise that the church isn't meant for perfect people but for perfecting people. When you understand this fact, you'll not have a judgmental attitude towards others, or yourself, for that matter.
Some Christians judge others by considering mere external factors. When they go to church, they make snide comments about others, rather than listening to the preaching: "And she thinks she's a Christian, coming in dressed like that," or "That guy isn't born again, just look at his hair!" They don't realise that the church isn't meant for perfect people but for perfecting people. When you understand this fact, you'll not have a judgmental attitude towards others, or yourself, for that matter.
God has appointed ministers all over the world for one purpose: to perfect His children. This is a very simple yet powerful truth. But there are those who won't go to church because they feel God has a score to settle with them for the wrong things they've done. But Jesus said, "...ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you" (John 15:3 KJV). In other words, He cleanses and perfects you with His Word.
Every time you come to the house of God and listen to the Word, there is a 'perfecting' going on. Don't ever stay away from church because you feel you've messed things up. The more you sit under the influence of the Word in church and practise it, the more like the Word you'll become.
GO DEEPER
Hebrews 10:25
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is a manner of some, but exhorting one another and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:25
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is a manner of some, but exhorting one another and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
1 Timothy 3:15
But if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of truth.
But if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of truth.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
PRAY
Dear Father, I thank you, for I know that you're perfecting me in Christ. As I go to Church, my spirit is open to receive instruction and wisdom. I'm growing up in Christ unto maturity and completeness, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Dear Father, I thank you, for I know that you're perfecting me in Christ. As I go to Church, my spirit is open to receive instruction and wisdom. I'm growing up in Christ unto maturity and completeness, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
ACT
Don't join the bandwagon of those who call other Christians names. Instead of being judgmental, correct them in love with the Word.
Don't join the bandwagon of those who call other Christians names. Instead of being judgmental, correct them in love with the Word.
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