At our Sunday services this week we are looking at the theme of 'What God had in mind for the Church?' In a week where Anne Rice has controversially decided to quit Christianity, this is a pertinent question to ask.
Some people would agree with this sentiment from Philip Yancey:
“Church should be a beacon of grace to the rest of the world, not a fortress of legalism.”
And others may feel strongly that the Church should follow Paul's words to the Church in Ephesus:
“Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ.” – Ephesians 5:1
It is easy to point out what is wrong with our local church, or denomination and even the world wide Church. If we started a list now, we could happily fill it with many reasons to 'leave' the Church. But here is the burning question for us -
"What are we doing to live more like the Church Jesus called us to be?"
Living in Grace,
D3LM3
Anne Rice
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