From this point on, when I say “THE CHURCH” in this devotional, I am speaking of the ONE TRUE Church for which Christ died. Not a denomination or any cult, but rather the one He calls “The Church of Christ” many times in His Word.
So let’s begin;
THE CHURCH is not made up of people who believe they are better than others, but rather it is made up of those who realize that they should be better than they are, and must continually strive to always do better. The Church is not made up of people who never make mistakes, but those who often only acknowledge their mistakes and then forsake them, never to return to doing the same thing. Never must we seek to justify them or continually make the same mistakes over and over again.
The Church is not trying to withdraw from everyone so much as it is trying to draw everyone into its fellowship and love; and to encourage them to walk in the light where God the Father and Christ the Son are found.
The Church is not trying to set up arbitrary rules to hinder anyone, but rather to show the rule and doctrine of Christ, which helps everyone. The Church is not trying to make you feel ugly, but rather it is trying to instill the beauty of holiness in your life. The Church is not trying to separate you from your money, but rather trying to keep your money from separating you from Christ. The Church is not trying to become the master of your life, but rather is trying to get you to master yourself as you let the Lord Jesus Christ be the master of your life.
I would encourage anyone reading this blog to give up all denominational ties or cult activities that take you from God’s Word or change The Holy Word of God even slightly. Jesus The Christ has spoken, that should be enough; that should be the last word.
His Church is the vehicle by which we make our way to heaven. Come on; get on board and let’s do things the way the Great Conductor has directed. God bless until our next time.
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