There seems to be a fresh wind blowing in the body of Christ – the belief that God is speaking to us to stop playing church and “go back to the first things.” I too believe that He is speaking to His children, the Church, to turn our backs on the world’s system and turn towards Him. Specifically,
2 Chroniclas 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (copied from Biblegateway.com free bible website)
Perhaps, He is calling us to turn away from our pagan traditions and rituals. Perhaps, He is calling us to really seek HIM and HIS will as the first Christians did. Our religious practices, etc. mirror none of their lives…
There is one thing that bothers me about this emphasis… and I say this with love. But why are we saying that pastors should not get “paid” and yet everyone is ok with people writing about what God is speaking to them and SELLING it to other believers? Isn’t that like plagerism – using God’s words – that He spoke to you for free – and yet you SELL them to other believers??
Let’s be careful not to “cherrypick” parts of the body that we need to fix. If God has given you a gift – and you are using it to edify the body – please don’t prostitute God’s words by SELLING your God given gift!! GIVE IT FREELY LIKE HE GAVE IT TO YOU… Giving to others is a great demonstration of the first believers. If other believers want to donate – that is wonderful!
just a thought,
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