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Sue Creamer:
Craig,

I believe you have said it like it is....!  If I were able to write what God's spirit puts in my heart, I would have writen just as you have posted!  In other words, thank you for saying what is in my heart also.
peace
Sue Ann

Chris R:
Sometimes my belly is sour when i read of the good deeds of the church, apparently the following verses mean nothing to those reading them.



Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.   Therefore when thou doest [thine] alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. Mat 6:1-2

These verses are direct, there is no wiggle room, Christ did not say...take heed that you sometimes do your deeds before men, Or that it's OK to get a little recognition for your good deeds, NOPE...Christ said DO NOT do your alms before men....

Christ was very clear in this statement, If then we give a gift, or a good deed, do it in secret, that those seeing havent a clue to who did what.

Nope..not today...we publisize those giving large gifts, those giving hopital wings, those giving to the poor, we revel at their kindness...but to what end?

Yea, they have received their reward....recognition....vanity...pride....No doubt some will not like this post, but then again, I didnt write the verse, and have been guilty of the same thing.

Chris R

javajoe:
Gregor,

God bless your heart.  I am in a very similar situation. I am still attending my church, yet struggling with the idea of leaving. They are great people at my church and do many wonderful works. I love going to church, especially for the worship.  I am not a member, nor do I wish to become one so I feel I am OK where I am at now.  You are at where you are at right now, and the time to leave, if ever, I believewill be made clear to you. We are all in a learning process.

Javajoe

Bradigans:
Faith without works is dead, but works without faith (the leading of Christ) is dead also (Matthew 7:22-23). Are you sure you're not being lured? Satan is clever. Follow THE WORD, not your belly (Romans 16:18, Philippians 3:19)...

ciy:
I agree Bradigans and Chris.

I believe one should have an even stronger warning because it is the synagogue of satan.  Yes God is causing all but be aware of the fact that it is not good encouragement to encourage one another to stay in Bablyon or go back to Egypt.  God is a jealous God. 

The worship of a god that is going to burn people in hell throughout infinity is the worship of the god of this world.  Another Jesus, not the God of the bible.

One is still in the flesh and commit sins daily, but one should not encourage their brothers that it is ok to continue in sin.  One should fight the good fight daily and continue to fill up on the word so as to be transformed from the inside out. 

No harm in past stumbles focus on the future to clean out the inside of the cup and have Christ in you.
CIY

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