When I dedicated my life to the LORD, I did not have a church. Later, I began dating a woman and I started attending a church where her parents went. After we went our separate ways (more like I couldn't handle it anymore), I was drawn to an Assemblies of God church in Duluth, MN, where I later met my wife at one of its Bible studies. We left in 2005, as we moved to another city and began a new journey.
I have attended a handful of churches since then, some getting into the supernatural extreme, others as dull as a rock (from my perspective). The dilemma is that I have seen so many different walks, and the view being taught in many of these churches end up preaching a gospel that will neither examine their faith nor test their walk in the LORD. I know my walk is crumbling away, and the problem is I see the neglect of teaching the true nature of sin.
I still remember a time where the pastor asked his congregation of the names of God, and most everyone said Nissi or Rapha. How come no one mentions Him as Jealous (Exodus 34)?
Churches has changed so much many pulpits afraid to offend their flock. You don't want to seem harsh or unloving, do you? No one seems to care if you are struggling to the point where someone is about to go off a spiritual cliff, and when they fall off, they wonder where they went, but later forget about it.
Another issue is the birds of a feather mentality. Everywhere you go there are cliques, and I understand that, but I believe it is worse with believers. Before service and after, I do notice that the same people are with the same people. Jesus usually talked about believers as brothers and sisters, not friends. The last church we attended seemed more this way then anything else, especially those who were prominent in their place there. Very rarely did we get to talk to any elders or the pastors, they were just too busy to "step down" to meet with other peons like myself.
I come from a family where my father was gone before three because he was too busy spreading his seed among the world's women. Currently, I cannot get my mother to call or talk to me on the phone, for some reason she acts like she is jealous I have another woman in my life. As far as my sister and my cousins, we are not even close to speaking terms (my sister, once in a while). My mother wouldn't even tell me of her cancer scare, and I live with fear everyday that she may avoid telling me something if it is wrong now.
Not everyone are step forward people when starting a conversation, including me. I can be straight forward for many issues but if you are waiting for me to start talking to people, very rarely will that happen, including my wife. (She loves to talk, so why bother be an instigator of conversation in my own house among adults) I just see many churches are happy with the people they have, and many have no concern for others, as there is no more room for others in the inn.
If Jesus were walking the earth today, would He come to people like me, or others who are shy? Would some even look outside their clique to get to know another, or are you satisfied with the group of "friends" you have now? Do some pray who needs a friend, and if God picked you, are you willing to step outside the comfort zone?
I am saddened to watch one of my former churches change to the "good" mentality of the gospel that will never offend you. I have been criticized for my strong stance against what I fear is not good for the church, and many of the "friends" we knew when we attended are no longer on speaking terms with us. And this is the love we send IN church as well as OUT of the walls.
I haven't felt welcome at a church for the longest time, and because of our schedule, we can't attend most of the other functions with a church we have been there for the last two months. I wish I was old enough to be during the older churches before all this supernatural chasing infiltrated many institutions. How it should happen now.
Michael
Jeremiah 6:16a
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013
War on women OR is it war in MEN?
I downloaded a small book called "War on Men" on my kindle and, interestingly enough, it is written by a woman. She makes very many points of what is going on today between genders, and it has been going on in the churches as well.
Somehow, society now teaches that women were "kept home" against their will and men were afraid of their abilities. In times past, men went out to work, women were barefoot and pregnant cooking in the kitchen for "her man." To be honest, I do understand in America there were things that kept women in place, namely they couldn't vote, they couldn't hold office, not even drive in the early 20th century. This part I can agree with, but what began happening forever changed how women are being taught in public schools and colleges through liberal viewpoints.
First, we introduce Margaret Sanger, the founder of what is now called Planned Parenthood. To summarize her, she believed women were being abused in the sexual arena by prpviding big families during the latter part of the 19th century and hated the idea of feeling tied down in marriage (though she was married three times herself, but the reasons are different for sure).
She began writing articles initializing birth control, for the reason that women should be dictating birth rates. She wanted women to control men in this matter - in the bedroom. The beauty of this timing was around the same time that Susan Anthony and other women finally broke through on suffrage.
Fast forward to the sixties. Many have heard of the bra burnings that some did, and began the complete claim that women can do the same as men. Through this, in conjunction with the sexual revolution, this brought the "freedom" women were told they needed to survive. Today, liberal women are told men are needed in their lives, their career is the most important. This was the paramount view that society will have on them to be successful. Abortion rates climbed, as children were no longer sought as they were used to in years past. If they were "planned," some were raised without parents. Why should a women be a mother, when a family is no longer constituted as a success story?
Women are being told that men are needed as necessary for themselves. Need sex, find a man for a spell. Men are idiots and all they think about sex and sports (yes, tools, hunting and fishing, I agree) but they are now being taught at a young age to touch their feminine side. Then when these same women are wondering where the tough men are that will treat them like women. These same men they are looking for are avoiding them at all costs. Why should they find these women, they will feel like nothing, only at any request of said women.
Even some will use misinformation to showcase their point. I remember during one of the debates between Obama and Romney where a liberal women quoted an old website on the discrepencies of pay between genders. Romney corrected her, and found out it was more closer than she thinks ($.96 to the $1 in pay for like positions), but did not mention the other discrepency. In 2008, out of the millions of jobs lost, over 70% belonged to men College genders percentages are currently 60/40, in favor of women, for those going for bachelor's degrees. Those in managerial positions of major companies, the same ratio applies who hold these jobs and above.
And there is a war on women? More like the war on men.
You can use discrimination if you are woman, race, and now sexual orientation. Sadly, there is one group that cannot use this, and they are the white adult males. (Yes, they have age discrimination, but this is difficult to prove, so I cannot include this.)
Liberal women want families, but they cannot attract those males they want (unless it includes lots of money). How can they have a successful family structure with a man? Just get pregnant, and prove you can raise a child without a man. Yes, some of them can be, but if they can do it without the commitment of marriage, then feminism proves man aren't needed in society. Just use them to suit your needs.
Today, it has been the war on men disguised as the war on feminism. Most men still want to work on cars, build things, play sports, do the manly things. Schools are trying to find ways to dumb down boys and employ them to try what girls did in the past. The church has allowed women into leadership, seeking the forbidden fruit that God did not want them to have. Are men better suited for leadership? In some ways, because men chose to think through logic and not by emotions. God created women to be soul givers to the children, loving and raising them accordingly. Men are the spiritual leaders and authority of their family. With liberal women demanding that authority, there is no satisfaction for these woman to cede the authority God never chosen to have.
Families are being destroyed. Men are being attacked by women who said they are no longer needed except for sex, and they are then being called sex addicts. Children are being born and raised without fathers at a rate of 40% today. Look at our sad state in America...
Too bad mankind doesn't learn from history, it is too busy seeking to destroy what God creates.
Michael
Jeremiah 6:16a
Somehow, society now teaches that women were "kept home" against their will and men were afraid of their abilities. In times past, men went out to work, women were barefoot and pregnant cooking in the kitchen for "her man." To be honest, I do understand in America there were things that kept women in place, namely they couldn't vote, they couldn't hold office, not even drive in the early 20th century. This part I can agree with, but what began happening forever changed how women are being taught in public schools and colleges through liberal viewpoints.
First, we introduce Margaret Sanger, the founder of what is now called Planned Parenthood. To summarize her, she believed women were being abused in the sexual arena by prpviding big families during the latter part of the 19th century and hated the idea of feeling tied down in marriage (though she was married three times herself, but the reasons are different for sure).
She began writing articles initializing birth control, for the reason that women should be dictating birth rates. She wanted women to control men in this matter - in the bedroom. The beauty of this timing was around the same time that Susan Anthony and other women finally broke through on suffrage.
Fast forward to the sixties. Many have heard of the bra burnings that some did, and began the complete claim that women can do the same as men. Through this, in conjunction with the sexual revolution, this brought the "freedom" women were told they needed to survive. Today, liberal women are told men are needed in their lives, their career is the most important. This was the paramount view that society will have on them to be successful. Abortion rates climbed, as children were no longer sought as they were used to in years past. If they were "planned," some were raised without parents. Why should a women be a mother, when a family is no longer constituted as a success story?
Women are being told that men are needed as necessary for themselves. Need sex, find a man for a spell. Men are idiots and all they think about sex and sports (yes, tools, hunting and fishing, I agree) but they are now being taught at a young age to touch their feminine side. Then when these same women are wondering where the tough men are that will treat them like women. These same men they are looking for are avoiding them at all costs. Why should they find these women, they will feel like nothing, only at any request of said women.
Even some will use misinformation to showcase their point. I remember during one of the debates between Obama and Romney where a liberal women quoted an old website on the discrepencies of pay between genders. Romney corrected her, and found out it was more closer than she thinks ($.96 to the $1 in pay for like positions), but did not mention the other discrepency. In 2008, out of the millions of jobs lost, over 70% belonged to men College genders percentages are currently 60/40, in favor of women, for those going for bachelor's degrees. Those in managerial positions of major companies, the same ratio applies who hold these jobs and above.
And there is a war on women? More like the war on men.
You can use discrimination if you are woman, race, and now sexual orientation. Sadly, there is one group that cannot use this, and they are the white adult males. (Yes, they have age discrimination, but this is difficult to prove, so I cannot include this.)
Liberal women want families, but they cannot attract those males they want (unless it includes lots of money). How can they have a successful family structure with a man? Just get pregnant, and prove you can raise a child without a man. Yes, some of them can be, but if they can do it without the commitment of marriage, then feminism proves man aren't needed in society. Just use them to suit your needs.
Today, it has been the war on men disguised as the war on feminism. Most men still want to work on cars, build things, play sports, do the manly things. Schools are trying to find ways to dumb down boys and employ them to try what girls did in the past. The church has allowed women into leadership, seeking the forbidden fruit that God did not want them to have. Are men better suited for leadership? In some ways, because men chose to think through logic and not by emotions. God created women to be soul givers to the children, loving and raising them accordingly. Men are the spiritual leaders and authority of their family. With liberal women demanding that authority, there is no satisfaction for these woman to cede the authority God never chosen to have.
Families are being destroyed. Men are being attacked by women who said they are no longer needed except for sex, and they are then being called sex addicts. Children are being born and raised without fathers at a rate of 40% today. Look at our sad state in America...
Too bad mankind doesn't learn from history, it is too busy seeking to destroy what God creates.
Michael
Jeremiah 6:16a
Sunday, October 27, 2013
~~~Questions that should have reasonable answers, but don't.~~~
1. What isn't repentance and sin taught BEFORE acknowledging the "sinner's prayer?"
2. Where is it required for God to answer our prayers in the way we want, WHEN we want it?
3. Why is it, when God doesn't seem to be doing a thing, we have to do something?
4. Why are there men advances and women retreats?
5. Why is there continual changing of the Bible to better serve us and not Him?
6. Isn't it ironic that when there is conflict, it is the other person who needs changing and not you?
7. Out of curiosity, why do some worship leaders "feel" to say words to inch out more worship?
8. Why do many "feel" what the LORD is saying? If we know Him, shouldn't we KNOW what He says?
9. If Jesus told the disciples, it is expedient that I go, so the Holy Spirit may come, why don't we ask for the Holy Spirit to come? Isn't Jesus seated at the right hand of the Father and not coming back until the Second Coming?
10. Why do we choose to ignore many parts of the Bible?
Blessings,
Michael
Jeremiah 6:16a
2. Where is it required for God to answer our prayers in the way we want, WHEN we want it?
3. Why is it, when God doesn't seem to be doing a thing, we have to do something?
4. Why are there men advances and women retreats?
5. Why is there continual changing of the Bible to better serve us and not Him?
6. Isn't it ironic that when there is conflict, it is the other person who needs changing and not you?
7. Out of curiosity, why do some worship leaders "feel" to say words to inch out more worship?
8. Why do many "feel" what the LORD is saying? If we know Him, shouldn't we KNOW what He says?
9. If Jesus told the disciples, it is expedient that I go, so the Holy Spirit may come, why don't we ask for the Holy Spirit to come? Isn't Jesus seated at the right hand of the Father and not coming back until the Second Coming?
10. Why do we choose to ignore many parts of the Bible?
Blessings,
Michael
Jeremiah 6:16a
Friday, October 25, 2013
the demise of America...soon.
As from one of my earlier blogs, I believe America does not have much time left to her as we have know it. She has too much going against her and very few in the political arena who can help turn it around. Now that Obamacare is knocking on the door, the economy will have no choice but to collapse under the government's non-budget.
Millions and, possibly me, will have no choice but not to carry insurance. The liberals way of collecting money for their own use. I believe many doctors will leave the profession, and I wouldn't blame them. Everything the government has run has failed miserably, and sought more taxes to cover up the mess. Amtrak, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, USPS are the main culprits, never making a dime in any one day.
There is one thing that culminates into believing that America's destruction, and maybe the rapture, is right around the time clock. Some will not take what I am bringing forth seriously, but there is enough evidence that warrants attention. This is the coincidence of the end of the next seven year period and the blood red moons that come in 2014-2015. Each one of these moons come on Passover and Feast of Tabernacles, and the end of the seven year timetable is around September, 2015.
I also believe God's mercy has to an end for America to change because of her leadership. Democracies in the past of come to an end due to its inability, and unwillingness, to take care of its debt issues. Our current President, Barack Obama, made a statement as a Senator and quoted failing leadership to raising the debt ceiling, which at that time, was requested around $300M. Please check how many times he has raised the debt ceiling in his less than five years of office...I believe it is about 4-5 right now.
Now I will go out on a limb, but I sincerely believe that Obama wants to destroy America. When someone reads this book:
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/p/post-american-world.htm
This should frighten ANYONE who enjoys freedom that only America has. And we elected him not once but twice.
For those who did, you have a liberty death wish. Sadly, the only "opponents" the Republicans had to offer were two moderates. ( I believe McCain has lost his mind and still getting paid for it, not a trade-off for the state of Arizona.) Insurance rates going up for EVERYBODY, some still will not have insurance, and many others cannot afford the rates that Obamacare has forced on insurance companies, and I believe this is deliberate.
A stimulus package that spent almost a cool $1T that went nowhere except the coffers BACK to the Democratic parties, regulations that equaled around 65 PER day for 90 days, from the time his reelection was announced to his second inauguration. More regulations means more restrictions for ALL businesses.
Muslims have not been proclaimed exempt because of "religious beliefs," but the Christians companies do not have the same right. Many businesses were given exemptions as well, good chance they are good donors. Best of all, this is so good, Obama and his administration, as well as select member of Congress, no longer are required to take this catastrophe.
It puzzles me to this day that people are willing to elect a man who has taken every effort to keep his past a complete secret...and do it twice. If our President can get America destroyed, this will allow Israel no other allies willing to come to her aid, and I believe God knows this. With no ally, Israel will have no choice but to call on her Creator for assistance, and He will provide it. America will be judged for her complacency, narcissism, and idolatry. I am hoping I can get my act together, because the rapture is not far away.
When America goes, so does some of the world economy. This will provide the open door for the anti-Christ to step to the limelight and usher in the New World Order. With no Christians on the planet at that time (I know of the 144k remnant, but there is immediate timetable in Revelations to go by), it will be interesting to see how the world will be without God, and the possibility of the Muslims gaining control once the economy collapses, what direction America will go.
I get the impression that strong liberals are hoping the problems they created will no longer be their problem later in life. This time around, they will have to answer, and good chance the Christians won't be asking the questions. Will the young attack the parents?
Millions and, possibly me, will have no choice but not to carry insurance. The liberals way of collecting money for their own use. I believe many doctors will leave the profession, and I wouldn't blame them. Everything the government has run has failed miserably, and sought more taxes to cover up the mess. Amtrak, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, USPS are the main culprits, never making a dime in any one day.
There is one thing that culminates into believing that America's destruction, and maybe the rapture, is right around the time clock. Some will not take what I am bringing forth seriously, but there is enough evidence that warrants attention. This is the coincidence of the end of the next seven year period and the blood red moons that come in 2014-2015. Each one of these moons come on Passover and Feast of Tabernacles, and the end of the seven year timetable is around September, 2015.
I also believe God's mercy has to an end for America to change because of her leadership. Democracies in the past of come to an end due to its inability, and unwillingness, to take care of its debt issues. Our current President, Barack Obama, made a statement as a Senator and quoted failing leadership to raising the debt ceiling, which at that time, was requested around $300M. Please check how many times he has raised the debt ceiling in his less than five years of office...I believe it is about 4-5 right now.
Now I will go out on a limb, but I sincerely believe that Obama wants to destroy America. When someone reads this book:
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/p/post-american-world.htm
This should frighten ANYONE who enjoys freedom that only America has. And we elected him not once but twice.
For those who did, you have a liberty death wish. Sadly, the only "opponents" the Republicans had to offer were two moderates. ( I believe McCain has lost his mind and still getting paid for it, not a trade-off for the state of Arizona.) Insurance rates going up for EVERYBODY, some still will not have insurance, and many others cannot afford the rates that Obamacare has forced on insurance companies, and I believe this is deliberate.
A stimulus package that spent almost a cool $1T that went nowhere except the coffers BACK to the Democratic parties, regulations that equaled around 65 PER day for 90 days, from the time his reelection was announced to his second inauguration. More regulations means more restrictions for ALL businesses.
Muslims have not been proclaimed exempt because of "religious beliefs," but the Christians companies do not have the same right. Many businesses were given exemptions as well, good chance they are good donors. Best of all, this is so good, Obama and his administration, as well as select member of Congress, no longer are required to take this catastrophe.
It puzzles me to this day that people are willing to elect a man who has taken every effort to keep his past a complete secret...and do it twice. If our President can get America destroyed, this will allow Israel no other allies willing to come to her aid, and I believe God knows this. With no ally, Israel will have no choice but to call on her Creator for assistance, and He will provide it. America will be judged for her complacency, narcissism, and idolatry. I am hoping I can get my act together, because the rapture is not far away.
When America goes, so does some of the world economy. This will provide the open door for the anti-Christ to step to the limelight and usher in the New World Order. With no Christians on the planet at that time (I know of the 144k remnant, but there is immediate timetable in Revelations to go by), it will be interesting to see how the world will be without God, and the possibility of the Muslims gaining control once the economy collapses, what direction America will go.
I get the impression that strong liberals are hoping the problems they created will no longer be their problem later in life. This time around, they will have to answer, and good chance the Christians won't be asking the questions. Will the young attack the parents?
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Having Trouble With American Church, Part Deux
I am not going to go into great lengths with this post, as I went through a few points in the last related post. Plus, I do not want to take away what the churches have done, namely missions outside of the United States. What concerns me is bringing the doctrines that is learned from church doctrine and teaching to those who truly need to know God and the redemption at the Cross.
I have heard the changes of my former church and its desire to go more "supernatural" than foundational. Granted, I no longer agree with the Assemblies of God doctrine in a few points, and watched how many members of that church (those who were members when we were there) no longer associate with me and my wife. Why?
Because I speak my mind and many don't want to feel challenged in their walk with Christ. More though, is they are not taught about many facets of God, but the pulpits concentrate on the grace, mercy and love of God so much that it makes many congregations so comfortable they will never feel the need to examine their faith (2 Corinthians 13:5).
I have pondered many times over the years why I have had few friends, if any. I had few friends in high school, and we have went our separate ways, as it should. I never thought that the ones I was closest to would not have any contact me, and have avoided to talk with me since. I do agree that with new "people" and jobs comes new responsibility, and as a father and husband, I am in the same boat. These changes from being single to full time dad/husband and or wife/mother is fully understandable can bring new friends, especially when you move. Just ironic that in today's technology that old relationships can't be renewed for a spell, just for old times sake.
I also have been in the Navy, spending my last three and a half years on the USS Manitowoc, but I attained a few friends there. One I have been interested in finding out where he is, but to no success. I have found a few others, but they don't seem much into wanting to see where my life is, either. Same goes for some work, as much of my last employment I worked alone.
The difficulty is the "born again" family. When I re-dedicated my life to the LORD, I was drawn to a church, where I later married my wife and became a member until we moved in 2005. I was involved in a Bible study (two of them) for about two to three years and met many people. What is struggled in my mind is how there can be so many different views and doctrines today and if you don't agree totally with them, you don't belong.
You desire to question authority, you are disrespectful. You question doctrines, who are you? You did not go to school, you are not worthy to ask such questions. You bring up judgment, repentance, and many other "items," you are legalistic and deserve to be stranded in your beliefs. I have lost many "friends" because I have chosen to re-examine what I have learned and studied Scripture more thoroughly. I have questioned pastors who have acted like "how dare you?" mentality against their schooling.
It truly saddens me to watch very few "friends" stay connected on my wife's Facebook page. I do not remember the last time I actually TALKED with anyone outside of my family. It truly sucks to be alone, but I have made the righteous decision that it is better to walk with God alone than be in company with those who won't accept me anyway. They have chosen their friends, and someone who thinks they way I do cannot be part of their flock or clique.
It hurts but somehow it is going to prepare me for the future. Smith Wigglesworth said that it is one thing to say you have faith, and another to be a tight corner and prove it. American churches have become lazy, lackadaisical and lukewarm. They are not tested, they are not battle weary, and many have never had their faith tested. I am not talking everyone who is a Christian, for many have walked harder, stricter paths than I have. Nor am I saying I am better in this department, but I refuse to treat God as the owner of a country club. He is Holy, He is Judge, He is Righteous, He is more than love, grace and mercy. He deserves more from us, and we are only willing to give Him enough to where we think He will be satisfied. We chose not to give up what we want most important in our life and claim we have "given it all" for Christ.
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I found the word "reconciliation" in the Greek dictionary from the KJV literally means "to change mutually." It has also been referenced to the word "exchange." What is not being taught in churches is the exchange that took place, where God wants us to "exchange" our sinful life for one that is like Christ. The dilemma is when we want to short change God. Our exchange today holds little value to the beating and sin offering God placed on the Cross. It is either all or nothing, and we don't want to give all. We hope for that our small amount will be significant, but we don't realize that God holds a scale in His hand, and what we give Him He will give equal in return. Understand this:
We think it is all we need, but God wants to give more, and we always ask more, but we have no room to take it in. Our "spiritual house" is still full of junk (and I know I am a work in progress as well). I guess I have reached a point where this fallacy we call church isn't holding much value in our life...and many do not care. And this is why I have chosen to question things I do not believe are biblical. And I think this is why I do not have friends.
Jeremiah 6:16a
Michael
I have heard the changes of my former church and its desire to go more "supernatural" than foundational. Granted, I no longer agree with the Assemblies of God doctrine in a few points, and watched how many members of that church (those who were members when we were there) no longer associate with me and my wife. Why?
Because I speak my mind and many don't want to feel challenged in their walk with Christ. More though, is they are not taught about many facets of God, but the pulpits concentrate on the grace, mercy and love of God so much that it makes many congregations so comfortable they will never feel the need to examine their faith (2 Corinthians 13:5).
I have pondered many times over the years why I have had few friends, if any. I had few friends in high school, and we have went our separate ways, as it should. I never thought that the ones I was closest to would not have any contact me, and have avoided to talk with me since. I do agree that with new "people" and jobs comes new responsibility, and as a father and husband, I am in the same boat. These changes from being single to full time dad/husband and or wife/mother is fully understandable can bring new friends, especially when you move. Just ironic that in today's technology that old relationships can't be renewed for a spell, just for old times sake.
I also have been in the Navy, spending my last three and a half years on the USS Manitowoc, but I attained a few friends there. One I have been interested in finding out where he is, but to no success. I have found a few others, but they don't seem much into wanting to see where my life is, either. Same goes for some work, as much of my last employment I worked alone.
The difficulty is the "born again" family. When I re-dedicated my life to the LORD, I was drawn to a church, where I later married my wife and became a member until we moved in 2005. I was involved in a Bible study (two of them) for about two to three years and met many people. What is struggled in my mind is how there can be so many different views and doctrines today and if you don't agree totally with them, you don't belong.
You desire to question authority, you are disrespectful. You question doctrines, who are you? You did not go to school, you are not worthy to ask such questions. You bring up judgment, repentance, and many other "items," you are legalistic and deserve to be stranded in your beliefs. I have lost many "friends" because I have chosen to re-examine what I have learned and studied Scripture more thoroughly. I have questioned pastors who have acted like "how dare you?" mentality against their schooling.
It truly saddens me to watch very few "friends" stay connected on my wife's Facebook page. I do not remember the last time I actually TALKED with anyone outside of my family. It truly sucks to be alone, but I have made the righteous decision that it is better to walk with God alone than be in company with those who won't accept me anyway. They have chosen their friends, and someone who thinks they way I do cannot be part of their flock or clique.
It hurts but somehow it is going to prepare me for the future. Smith Wigglesworth said that it is one thing to say you have faith, and another to be a tight corner and prove it. American churches have become lazy, lackadaisical and lukewarm. They are not tested, they are not battle weary, and many have never had their faith tested. I am not talking everyone who is a Christian, for many have walked harder, stricter paths than I have. Nor am I saying I am better in this department, but I refuse to treat God as the owner of a country club. He is Holy, He is Judge, He is Righteous, He is more than love, grace and mercy. He deserves more from us, and we are only willing to give Him enough to where we think He will be satisfied. We chose not to give up what we want most important in our life and claim we have "given it all" for Christ.
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I found the word "reconciliation" in the Greek dictionary from the KJV literally means "to change mutually." It has also been referenced to the word "exchange." What is not being taught in churches is the exchange that took place, where God wants us to "exchange" our sinful life for one that is like Christ. The dilemma is when we want to short change God. Our exchange today holds little value to the beating and sin offering God placed on the Cross. It is either all or nothing, and we don't want to give all. We hope for that our small amount will be significant, but we don't realize that God holds a scale in His hand, and what we give Him He will give equal in return. Understand this:
We think it is all we need, but God wants to give more, and we always ask more, but we have no room to take it in. Our "spiritual house" is still full of junk (and I know I am a work in progress as well). I guess I have reached a point where this fallacy we call church isn't holding much value in our life...and many do not care. And this is why I have chosen to question things I do not believe are biblical. And I think this is why I do not have friends.
Jeremiah 6:16a
Michael
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