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Aug 2, 2024 · 4. The people are tolerating sin. Unrepentant sin should not be given a place in the body of Christ. Sin breeds more sin (1 Corinthians 5:6). Healthy churches address sin head-on to prevent immoral behavior from spreading (1 Corinthians 5:1-2). If your church tolerates sin, speak up and demand action.
Sep 8, 2021 · 3. Don’t judge all churches by one church. 4. Bring it to the church’s attention. 5. Resist the urge to speak negatively about the church. 6. Forgive those who have hurt you. Allen says, “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been frustrated, bitter and angry with church or church leaders but I still go, give, support, and serve ...
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Unashamedly, unshakably, and unreservedly draw your hope for life and healing from the teaching of the Bible. The more we are centered on God’s truth spoken in love (Ephesians 4:1–16), the more we will grow up into maturity and the more resources we’ll have at our disposal to heal from hurt ourselves and to avoid hurting one another. The temptation...
Passionately, sacrificially, and deliberately persevere in pursuing Christ-like discipleship. When you’re faced with betrayal or disappointment, it will require perseverance — supernaturalperseverance. Learn. Grow. Forgive. Repent. Repent some more. Fight the good fight. Urge each other on. Do not give up meeting together. Stay on the path of disci...
Love anyway. It seems impossible in the moment, but it’s the call of every Christian in every situation. In the end, only love will abide (1 Corinthians 13:13). And without love, our lives will be meaningless and unfruitful (1 Corinthians 13:1–3). Love covers a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8). Therefore, the wisest and safest way forward is always ...
Mar 22, 2024 · It may also clarify what to look for in a congregation and how you might best serve in a new church, should a decision be made to leave the present one. Meditate. It can be helpful to use this time of discernment to clarify what you believe. Meditating on the words of a historic creed of the faith, such as the Apostles’ Creed, or immersing ...
Oct 28, 2021 · The Bible itself leads us to ask these kinds of questions of ourselves, as we’re called to engage with the local church (Heb. 10:25), believe the best about one another (1 Cor. 13:7), delight in God’s Word (Ps. 119:97), be hospitable (1 Pet. 4:9), and be known by others (Phil. 2:2). Because these biblical commands are products of faith as ...
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Dec 23, 2013 · You lose the opportunity to be apart of others coming to know the Lord. If none of this is helpful, you need to call your pastor, schedule a meeting, and have an open, honest discussion with him about how you’re feeling. Tell him that you are unhappy and that you don’t want to leave, but you don’t know how to get happy, and allow him to ...
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Jan 9, 2019 · Refusing to become a member always leaves the backdoor open for going to another church where the grass looks greener. If you cannot become a member of your church in good consciense, you should leave. But keep in mind that joining “in good conscience” is not the same as joining “with all my rights intact.”. 4.
