“These are sensual
persons who cause divisions, not having the Spirit” Jude 19
For forty years in the ministry I have witnessed arrogant
people trying to take control of church boards and entire congregations.
Sometimes, I have seen them win and I have seen churches die and some even
close. A church can die long before it closes. I have also seen some of these
churches thrive for a time while offering sawdust instead of water to thirsty
souls. The president of one denomination, a denomination in fellowship with the
denomination where I served, but no longer serve, said, “Who cares whether
the Bible is true or not? It doesn’t
matter.”
eHe wanted people to truly experience freedom to do as they
pleased as long as they could do it with self-justification. After-all, God is
within all of us, right? This man’s attitude brought about over a thousand
local congregations to leave his denomination. Good for them. He caused divisions,
along with his seminary teachers, in order to encourage people to follow their
lusts and not their Lord. These are truly men whom we must avoid. Sound doctrine
does matter.
Father, Strengthen us in Your true Word. Amen
The Friday Benediction
Until Monday, my friends, may the good God envelop you with
His grace; may you prove the common confession of faith, “I believe in the holy
Christian church and in the fellowship of the saints”, and may you be enriched
with joy and hope as you exercise that confession this weekend. Amen
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