One thing seems fairly certain these days: The church cannot do anything right! Whatever stance we take is wrong in somebody's eyes.
If we address issues like the recent display at the Grammys, we're self righteous and religious. If we say nothing, we are refusing to cry loud and spare not regarding blatant displays of immorality.
If we address political issues and public policies, we are accused of going beyond the scope of our calling which is to preach the gospel. If we say nothing, then the church is failing society in helping correct social injustices.
If the church preaches against homosexuality we are harping on one particular sin. If we say nothing, we are allowing such sin to go unchecked. If we don't allow those *who appear to be* homosexual to participate in church activities, we are singling out one sin and judging it, but if we allow them to participate (and trust that they are living saved) we are encouraging homosexual attributes at best and homosexual activity and behavior at worst.
If we speak out against leaders who have lived sinful lives we are "touching God's anointed" or admonished to cast the first stone only if we can prove we are sinless ourselves. If we say pray about the situations, we are idiots with our heads in the sand who are afraid to confront rebellious leadership.
We complain about pastors living off the church's money, and still complain if they find secular work or other pursuits that we disapprove of.
We argue there should be no hierarchy of leadership while simultaneously arguing the "higher" level of accountability pastors, etc must have.
If a pastor still believes and teaches tithing, they're automatically a pimp or charlatan (although tithing has been a foundational teaching of the church for ages). But at the same time the church is skewered if they are unable or unwilling to pay member's mortgages and other bills, many which I might add, aren't due to hardship, but personal irresponsibility.
If the church addresses marital sex and intimacy issues, once again, we have stepped out of bounds, are declared carnal and fleshy, and told we need to stay out of grown folks bedrooms. If we say nothing, we are guilty of doing zero to strengthen marriages and as such contributing to the deplorable divorce rate.
It seems whatever issue we take up, it's the wrong one. If we display passion and excitement regarding a segment of ministry, we're told there are "more important" ministries we should be advocating. If we display disgust over an issue, we're told there are other things that should disgust us more.
I'm convinced that Church/Christianity is the best and brightest target for everyone today. Not only are Christians being attacked by secular organizations, but now we can be depended upon to routinely attack one another.
We are a house divided against itself. We are chipping away at our own foundation and contributing to our own instability. May God help us!
Matthew 12:25 (KJV)
[25] And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:
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