I read a verse that said, watchman, if you see the enemy and don't warn others. You are responsible. So, I thought that meant to tell others about their faults. Wrong, I got to the point that I didn't trust anyone, in the church or out. I thought their are very few who obey Gods word. I learned, that it was me at fault. Who am I to say, what God does in each person. And just because He teaches me some things that He doesn't teach other's doesn't make me more wise. I was very judgemental. I couldn't find people that obeyed God's like I did. I became a Pharisee. God have mercy on me.
The above verse is addressed mainly to the pastor and elders of the church. They are the watchmen of every individual church.
If you see something that is a severe thing in your church that annoys you, it is not your task to correct it but you have to inform the principles of the church. It is their job to deal with it. In doing that you don't expose yourself by acting in a wrong way, and let others who have the right knowledge and experience with these sort of things to take care. I think this is better for everybody. And don't forget, there is an order in the church, not everything is for everybody.
God has blessed you Loyce , whom the Lord loves He chastens , you are growing in your faith and in your understanding , which is something that everyone who calls themselves a Christian should be doing . Much love and respect to you in Christ .
Streetpreacher on Loading the Ark 2022 - In Reply - 3 years ago
Loyce, you've learned a very valuable lesson. I've been there too. It's entirely possible the Lord is calling you to pray and make intercession for the Body of Christ:
Of which Jesus is the head.
Intercessors stand in the gaps (in the broken down walls)
They build up the hedges, so the enemy cannot see the soldiers lying in the ready to ambush.
This is not a Call of Duty video game. Christians on the frontlines (pastoring, evangelizing, ministering) need the ones called to prayer.
It's no small thing we do. Jesus is our rewarder. We will be led to pray by the Holy Spirit.
It's done in secret or with the intercessors in the church. In a church I was a member of; all intercessors came to church on Friday nights. The associate Pastor would join and oversee the group. It was wonderful. Almost as good as evangelizing the lost.
Nobody get the recognition or any glory. It's a meeting between the Holy Spirit and those willing to pray. The Church is blessed with financial freedom, new births, healing, deliverance and much more. Pastor never had to beg for people to show up. If we added fasting to prayer__the harvest was very great.
The Book of Acts, the early Church was doing the same thing too. The Gospel of Christ has covered the earth. With internet and cell phones, I believe every corner and crevice has been reached.
It's time to load the new Ark, which is Jesus Christ. Like Noah, were to build the Ark, and evangelize the lost. Numbers and good reports are Jesus's Department. :)
Dear Loyce Taylor, you are right, we can see and we must never stop Warn others. But if we don't see and are innocent, no one can accuse us. But as long as we see a mistake, we have to repent if it's every day. :) He's still with us every day until the end of the world.
Thank you for your reminder, Jesus loves you, promise you in Christ
The above verse is addressed mainly to the pastor and elders of the church. They are the watchmen of every individual church.
If you see something that is a severe thing in your church that annoys you, it is not your task to correct it but you have to inform the principles of the church. It is their job to deal with it. In doing that you don't expose yourself by acting in a wrong way, and let others who have the right knowledge and experience with these sort of things to take care. I think this is better for everybody. And don't forget, there is an order in the church, not everything is for everybody.
GBU
Of which Jesus is the head.
Intercessors stand in the gaps (in the broken down walls)
They build up the hedges, so the enemy cannot see the soldiers lying in the ready to ambush.
This is not a Call of Duty video game. Christians on the frontlines (pastoring, evangelizing, ministering) need the ones called to prayer.
It's no small thing we do. Jesus is our rewarder. We will be led to pray by the Holy Spirit.
It's done in secret or with the intercessors in the church. In a church I was a member of; all intercessors came to church on Friday nights. The associate Pastor would join and oversee the group. It was wonderful. Almost as good as evangelizing the lost.
Nobody get the recognition or any glory. It's a meeting between the Holy Spirit and those willing to pray. The Church is blessed with financial freedom, new births, healing, deliverance and much more. Pastor never had to beg for people to show up. If we added fasting to prayer__the harvest was very great.
The Book of Acts, the early Church was doing the same thing too. The Gospel of Christ has covered the earth. With internet and cell phones, I believe every corner and crevice has been reached.
It's time to load the new Ark, which is Jesus Christ. Like Noah, were to build the Ark, and evangelize the lost. Numbers and good reports are Jesus's Department. :)
Thank you for your reminder, Jesus loves you, promise you in Christ
Revelation 12
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