Saturday, November 21, 2015
The man-made church (Integrity among the Saints)
“All the believers were together and had everything in common.” (Acts 2:44)
The four walled churches are only the human concept of creating worship-place. As a matter of fact, today’s churches are not essentially what the bible talks about in the New Covenant faith. It should be a place where the revival of our spirits happens individually, perhaps to form a church within – which is a miracle of God. In other words, true churches are formed in our hearts as we are given to the recognition of the blood of Jesus Christ. Besides, we are drawn to that divinity as much as we’re chosen for the good purpose of the Lord. Even during the times of Jesus’ Apostles, the four walled churches have no definition since they gather anywhere available. If our God can be present in the midst of two or three according to the written verses in the Bible (Matthew 18:20), the congregation of saints needs no four-walled churches with any predetermined definition since the purpose is to serve the Lord unconditionally. In a sense, fellowship is the integrity among the believers to express their participation with Christ and to one another by accomplishing God’s will. And this very truth can be fulfilled anywhere in this world without the four walls of a name-brand church.
The word of God says in Philippians 2:1-4, NIV-Bible; “Therefore, if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any, common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests, but each of you to the interests of the others.” – Bible is clear about the fellowship concept; as if anyone thinks that they have had the wisdom of God ever, should it be shared in the glory of the Lord within the congregation itself. Any selfish ambition is definitely against the Lord, as it conflicts with the very essence of the His divine precepts, and that attitude displays the lack of knowledge and love among the saints. Nevertheless, the kingdom of heaven is the unity of its elements, and there is no difference when it comes to the congregation of saints on earth either. No congregation, fellowship or church is better when it comes to the notion of serving the Lord – while it stands the desire of every true believer necessarily, where God works the miracles for the advancement of His kingdom. Amen
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