Leaving a Church: Flesh or Spirit?
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July 29, 2023 at 9:20 amWhen it comes right down to it, aren’t we all part of the Kingdom?
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July 29, 2023 at 9:21 amIf we have made Jesus Christ our Savior, even if we don’t agree and aren’t all called to be under the same church-house roof, can’t we just love each other?
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July 29, 2023 at 9:21 amCan we remember that we shall all be changed—meaning, we will all need to be changed—in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, when Jesus comes back?
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July 29, 2023 at 9:22 amAnd could we keep in mind that our own experiences, hurts, and wounds will sometimes cause us to see through a glass, darkly—but that God’s Word contains all truth, all light, and is our ultimate and final Calibrator?
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July 29, 2023 at 9:23 amFriend, just because someone leaves a church doesn’t mean they sinned by doing so.
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July 29, 2023 at 9:24 amPerhaps God wants them to start a new thing, learn a new thing, or is sending them out into a different mission field. Perhaps they were correct in discerning that something at that church was unholy, and they didn’t want to submit themselves to ungodly authority.
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July 29, 2023 at 9:27 amPerhaps the Lord has a divine appointment for them elsewhere? If you are in hospice and you decided to stay at home. Make sure your motives are in accord to the holy spirit.
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July 29, 2023 at 2:19 pmAnd of course, if they are leaving for a fleshly reason that is itself unbiblical, then yes: we should pray for them. But the mere act of leaving a church does not, in itself, constitute a wrong decision.
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July 29, 2023 at 2:20 pm“I never said it was wrong to leave a church,” you say? And if you didn’t, that’s good. But many people every day experience rejection, hurt, judgment, and ostracism for the mere act of leaving a church—even when it’s for spiritual reasons.
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July 29, 2023 at 2:21 pmLet’s do what we can to change that, shall we? Let’s all remember that none of us is perfect; we each are on a journey of following Christ as we can from day to day.
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July 29, 2023 at 2:23 pmAnd when it comes to people who leave a church for biblical reasons, let’s together remember the words of Romans 14:4: Who are you to judge another’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand
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July 29, 2023 at 2:25 pmHave you experienced ostracism for leaving a church? Or, on the opposite side, have you condemned someone for leaving a church? How can we work together to change church culture to be more biblical in this area? Leave a comment.
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July 30, 2023 at 7:53 amI pray against loneliness and sadness for their children. I ask you to provide new friendships and a smooth transition into a new school and a new neighborhood. I pray they are kept safe and affirmed in your love for them, O God. As they move to a new place, guide them as they set up a new home and encounter new neighbors. I pray for favor in their new setting, that they be welcomed with love and graciousness. In the place of regret or sadness, fill them with the joy of new ministry and new friendships. I pray in the majestic name of Jesus! AMEN🙏🏻❤️🕊
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July 31, 2023 at 11:52 am🙏🏻
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July 31, 2023 at 3:28 pmThere are certainly legitimate reasons to leave a church and sadly, it sometimes become necessary or even a duty to find a more biblically faithful body. 💢Sometimes churches become theologically or morally bankrupt, leaving a sound believer no choice. 💢But it seems in our self-intoxicated, consumer-driven evangelical culture, what is often referred to as “church hopping” seems to have reached a virtual epidemic. There are a number of reasons for this reality with biblical illiteracy, a loss of a robust ecclesiology, a distaste for authority, the disappearance of church discipline and the decay of meaningful church membership ranking high among them.
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July 31, 2023 at 3:51 pmWhen should you leave a church? I think it is helpful to first think through a number of reasons why not to leave a church. Here are a few illegitimate reasons for leaving a church, reasons I have heard over the years:
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July 31, 2023 at 3:53 pmBecause there aren’t many people here my age. The body of Christ is supposed to reflect the culture which is made up of a diversity of ages and backgrounds. The church is not a social club, but the gathering of sinners saved by grace. The world should be at odds to explain the church. It should wonder, “What is it that brings together such a diverse collection of people in such a tight bond of love?” Because I don’t like the music. The contemporary/traditional question is usually wrongheaded, in my opinion. Of greater importance is the question: What is the content of the songs being sung? Is the church singing good theology? Tune and text must fit one another, but I find that this debate usually falls out along generational lines.
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August 26, 2023 at 1:55 pm🧎🏿🧎♂️🧎🏽♀️🙏🏻
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August 26, 2023 at 9:59 pmPrayers for wisdom and discernment in your decision. In Jesus name amen
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