Without God’s Standards Christians (Saints) Are Drowning In The Pews
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Church
| Author: | James Daughtry, II | ISBN: | 9781483578811 |
| Publisher: | BookBaby | Publication: | August 21, 2016 |
| Imprint: | BookBaby | Language: | English |
| Author: | James Daughtry, II |
| ISBN: | 9781483578811 |
| Publisher: | BookBaby |
| Publication: | August 21, 2016 |
| Imprint: | BookBaby |
| Language: | English |
“If we seek the Lord, and trust and obey HIM in our times of trouble, God will exercise HIS authority over the enemy of our spirit, soul and body. When Leaders choose to drop, compromise, and criticize God’s standard(s), they not only discredit God, they exalt themselves as the new gods. When churches and its leaders delete standards, they’re totally dismissing the Spirit, for it is the Spirit of the Lord, which elevates His standard His word in His people’s obedient hearts of love to Protect, Bless and Perfect them.” One of the goals held by many Christian pastors is to grow his or her congregation. Inspired by pastors such as Joel Osteen, Rick Warren and other mega-church heads, the pastors of smaller congregations prioritize church growth and size over evangelism and effectiveness. The result? Churches that now reinterpret, rewrite and reshape Christian doctrine and God's holy word to accommodate aspects of popular culture. In an effort to increase attendance, many congregations now use the word "inclusiveness" to permit and overlook overtly sinful behavior and attitudes. From casual or overtly provocative attire to ongoing behavior that flies directly in the face of Judeo-Christian ethics and morality, the Church has fallen into the trap of "nonjudgmentalism," hamstrung by the belief that because Jesus preached to sinners, the Church must condone sin. Without God's Standards, Christians (Saints) Are Drowning In The Pews displays the results of this new set of priorities - cultural decay, chaos and confusion, even among those who have been faithful. The book seeks to refocus attention on the Church's primary objective - that of evangelism, moral education and saving souls - even if it means some congregants won't feel "comfortable." Ultimately, the elevation of morality to a place above pop culture will restore a sense of peace and attitude of respect to all people, even those who reject the message from the pulpit.
“If we seek the Lord, and trust and obey HIM in our times of trouble, God will exercise HIS authority over the enemy of our spirit, soul and body. When Leaders choose to drop, compromise, and criticize God’s standard(s), they not only discredit God, they exalt themselves as the new gods. When churches and its leaders delete standards, they’re totally dismissing the Spirit, for it is the Spirit of the Lord, which elevates His standard His word in His people’s obedient hearts of love to Protect, Bless and Perfect them.” One of the goals held by many Christian pastors is to grow his or her congregation. Inspired by pastors such as Joel Osteen, Rick Warren and other mega-church heads, the pastors of smaller congregations prioritize church growth and size over evangelism and effectiveness. The result? Churches that now reinterpret, rewrite and reshape Christian doctrine and God's holy word to accommodate aspects of popular culture. In an effort to increase attendance, many congregations now use the word "inclusiveness" to permit and overlook overtly sinful behavior and attitudes. From casual or overtly provocative attire to ongoing behavior that flies directly in the face of Judeo-Christian ethics and morality, the Church has fallen into the trap of "nonjudgmentalism," hamstrung by the belief that because Jesus preached to sinners, the Church must condone sin. Without God's Standards, Christians (Saints) Are Drowning In The Pews displays the results of this new set of priorities - cultural decay, chaos and confusion, even among those who have been faithful. The book seeks to refocus attention on the Church's primary objective - that of evangelism, moral education and saving souls - even if it means some congregants won't feel "comfortable." Ultimately, the elevation of morality to a place above pop culture will restore a sense of peace and attitude of respect to all people, even those who reject the message from the pulpit.
