A word about the God given authority in the church vs. the world system
Intro. There has been a lot of upheavals lately as some well known pastors have fallen into sin; or their doctrines errant; and even more prevalent is the gray zone of associations with individuals who clearly speak false doctrines or are clearly with intent for greedy gain.
A church; as we see from Biblical example had a structure where elders and Deacons in particular would work within a local congregation in order to oversee; delegate responsibility and help with shepherding of the flock. Today it appears that the pastor; reverend or whatever the title is is the only one really recognized; with the possible exception of the funeral of a well known minister when eulogies are read; for example.
When we compare this heirarchy with the world system; we should in theory see vast differences; but sadly in many mainline denominations today it is hard to tell the uniqueness from the world. Expectations of hobnobbing with the rich and famous have more often than not caused friendship with the world beyond that which Christ espoused; which in short is any associations that are not for the main purpose of proclaiming scriptural truth and not fellowshipping with anyone calling themselves Christian who don't adhere to lifestyles that are Godly. Then there are known networks of those in guilds; societies and other associations that are tied into the economic world system; tax free perks that force compromise in what is preached and those within attending conferences which have caused well known and established congregations of formerly solid doctrinal adherents to slowly allow spurious doctrines to come into the church.
The political establishment which is often literally tied in with this political correctness is embraced as though they are all friends of the truth rather than being told the truth; as what happened with Andrew Jackson apparently.
Intro. There has been a lot of upheavals lately as some well known pastors have fallen into sin; or their doctrines errant; and even more prevalent is the gray zone of associations with individuals who clearly speak false doctrines or are clearly with intent for greedy gain.
A church; as we see from Biblical example had a structure where elders and Deacons in particular would work within a local congregation in order to oversee; delegate responsibility and help with shepherding of the flock. Today it appears that the pastor; reverend or whatever the title is is the only one really recognized; with the possible exception of the funeral of a well known minister when eulogies are read; for example.
When we compare this heirarchy with the world system; we should in theory see vast differences; but sadly in many mainline denominations today it is hard to tell the uniqueness from the world. Expectations of hobnobbing with the rich and famous have more often than not caused friendship with the world beyond that which Christ espoused; which in short is any associations that are not for the main purpose of proclaiming scriptural truth and not fellowshipping with anyone calling themselves Christian who don't adhere to lifestyles that are Godly. Then there are known networks of those in guilds; societies and other associations that are tied into the economic world system; tax free perks that force compromise in what is preached and those within attending conferences which have caused well known and established congregations of formerly solid doctrinal adherents to slowly allow spurious doctrines to come into the church.
The political establishment which is often literally tied in with this political correctness is embraced as though they are all friends of the truth rather than being told the truth; as what happened with Andrew Jackson apparently.
Who will count the cost today?
RP
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