It has been almost 10 years since the fateful event that began to change my perception of loyalty, support, friendship and many other views about what constitutes church.
The injurious event has passed and I am recovered and much better off than previously. Fighting to remain in my position would have resulted in a set-back that I couldn't clearly see at the time. I had desired to fight for my rights. This was clearly not in God's designed plan for our lives. My wisdom on matters have become clearer and aligned to biblical principles far beyond the constitution and by-laws of an organization that clearly practiced politics and nepotism to the nth degree.
I am more open-minded to different approaches to Scripture but hold to the truths that have sustained me prior to the fateful event that brought separation from "churchiness" to what God and Jesus really wants for the Church triumphant. I do not condemn those who hold to the old paths of belief, I just wish they could experience freedom from the bondage of traditions and rules of do's and don't's. And I will concede there are those in the organization who deviate mildly from the traditional path.
Yes, in a sense there is established biblical ways to follow and walk in. But those ways need not hinder experiencing the new ways God want to direct us. "His compassions are new every morning" (Lam. 3:22-23). We must have spiritual eyes that open to His refreshing revelations. These things will sustain us in the greatest of adversities.
Perhaps there are those who thought we would run from the community God had called us to. But God's ways are far beyond the thought of man, (Isa. 55:8). As we encounter those who came against us there is peace or cordiality in our approach. Actually I admit they did us a favor. I indeed have shaken the dust from my feet and moved on (Matt. 10:14).
I pray for those who support the back-ward approach to the Gospel. Freedom is an awesome feeling and experience that stretches beyond a whoop and holler. God wants you to experience the living Christ and resurrect you stale religiosity and bring you to a well-spring of pure joy. Don't allow the traditions of man destroy your living in Christ. I will continue to believe in His omnipotence and ability to humble us through whatever method He chooses, including slaying and dancing in the Spirit. However, it really need to be Him!
I leave a warning to the tradition bound: Do not be so fierce in your tenants of faith that you don't allow the Spirit of the living God to move in His own fashion irregardless of your past experiences. Do not force your concepts of Christianity on the new convert. Allow room for growth; move from traditions to truth.
The injurious event has passed and I am recovered and much better off than previously. Fighting to remain in my position would have resulted in a set-back that I couldn't clearly see at the time. I had desired to fight for my rights. This was clearly not in God's designed plan for our lives. My wisdom on matters have become clearer and aligned to biblical principles far beyond the constitution and by-laws of an organization that clearly practiced politics and nepotism to the nth degree.
I am more open-minded to different approaches to Scripture but hold to the truths that have sustained me prior to the fateful event that brought separation from "churchiness" to what God and Jesus really wants for the Church triumphant. I do not condemn those who hold to the old paths of belief, I just wish they could experience freedom from the bondage of traditions and rules of do's and don't's. And I will concede there are those in the organization who deviate mildly from the traditional path.
Yes, in a sense there is established biblical ways to follow and walk in. But those ways need not hinder experiencing the new ways God want to direct us. "His compassions are new every morning" (Lam. 3:22-23). We must have spiritual eyes that open to His refreshing revelations. These things will sustain us in the greatest of adversities.
Perhaps there are those who thought we would run from the community God had called us to. But God's ways are far beyond the thought of man, (Isa. 55:8). As we encounter those who came against us there is peace or cordiality in our approach. Actually I admit they did us a favor. I indeed have shaken the dust from my feet and moved on (Matt. 10:14).
I pray for those who support the back-ward approach to the Gospel. Freedom is an awesome feeling and experience that stretches beyond a whoop and holler. God wants you to experience the living Christ and resurrect you stale religiosity and bring you to a well-spring of pure joy. Don't allow the traditions of man destroy your living in Christ. I will continue to believe in His omnipotence and ability to humble us through whatever method He chooses, including slaying and dancing in the Spirit. However, it really need to be Him!
I leave a warning to the tradition bound: Do not be so fierce in your tenants of faith that you don't allow the Spirit of the living God to move in His own fashion irregardless of your past experiences. Do not force your concepts of Christianity on the new convert. Allow room for growth; move from traditions to truth.
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