You know what makes me sigh, tired and worried all at the same time?
People, usually 20-30ish people, who talk to the local church, usually through a blog, Facebook or YouTube account (Vimeo if they’re really cool), and bash people they call “religious”. The “religious” are usually people who set a structure, create a plan or impose some sort of spiritual safeguards that these “writers” disagree with. Take the issue of alcohol consumption for example, if the church or group believes in total abstinence they cry: Religious! Pharisee! Are you kidding me? Is this all you have to bring to the table on this extremely important subject? And it’s not only this subject; the list goes on and on.
Another version of this church/structure/group basher is the person who proclaims loudly (through the above mentioned social networking sites) that organization structures are so rigid that untold thousands of artistic, talented people simply do not fit in. And because the church is so rigid the world is missing out on their tremendous skill set. I mean really, are these “talented” people such “free spirits” that they cannot reshape themselves to advance the Kingdom of God?
Ok, I understand some pet doctrines might need to be revisited and rethought out. I also understand that structure, at times, can be stifling and not conducive to new ideas. But posting your own criticisms boldly as if your view alone is the answer and is now the new norm. Puhleeze.
These posts / rants /proclamations make me sigh because I think: “There’s another person going off the deep end never to be heard of again”. Sad. Tired, because so many want revolution but are not revolutionary. Worried, because if these people don’t start working within SOME organization somewhere, their skills will be lost and that will be tragic.
Your thoughts are appreciated.
Pastor Tom u hit the the nail on the head with this one! I definitely like ur approach it’s refreshing to hear people to stand for what’s right and when it comes to drinking I mean we are a new creature old habits should be let Go I dnt believe in bashing but I do beleive in living a separated life we may be in da world but we sure aren’t of this world awesome post !
Thank you!
Again, good stuff. You’re one of my favorites, PT. Now, regarding your blog…That’s quite right, period, exclamation point! nuff said!
Thanks Renie. If you and George approve I’m doing good! Blessings.
What comes to my mind is that Jesus said you can tell a tree by it’s fruit (Luke 6:44). The majority of ‘rants’ as you described Pastor Tom are negative and are unfruitful described in Jude v.18
Their life says it all. Sometimes I feel like ranting about the ‘ranters.’ Good stuff Pastor Tom. Thanks!!
Hi Matt,
You are right on target about “fruit”. These people are fruitless! This is why what they do is so tragic, they SOUND creative, innovative and even spiritual but are anything but and some people are seduced by their ranting.
Thanks for commenting.
Good analysis pastor Tom, i think having all these blogging options keeps people and organizations accountable, by exposing unbiblical church bi-laws. We should be inviting any challenges to our beliefs, unless of course we are scared of being wrong in certain areas (it’s called humility) ultimatly the bible should dictate all our beliefs.