It drives me crazy. People who are so busy over-analyzing little details about religion that they are doing nothing to bring people to Christ. In fact, they are probably doing more to drive people away from faith than anything.
The Christian Chronicle told of the results of such arguing. http://www.christianchronicle.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=461 In several countries around the world, churches once began by missionaries are suffering because someone comes in and starts teaching that one thing or another is wrong. The focus is taken off of teaching Christ and Him crucified to teaching that a certain practice is wrong. Consider these issues:
one cup or two?
singing during communion or silence?
only one translation of the Bible or several that are acceptable?
I cannot understand how Christians can get so angry with each other over details of practice. To spend so much time and energy trying to figure out precisely what was done by Christ and the early church so that we can precisely do what He did and be what they were. It ain't gonna happen. For one thing, Jesus didn't brush His teeth. Or maybe He did. But we aren't TOLD He did, so therefore we shouldn't brush our teeth, either ... right? Hey, I know a dentist in Searcy who might like that. If all the Christians in Searcy decided to stop brushing their teeth, Lainey and Landon's college would be paid for before they start kindergarten!
Here's the reality: No matter where we go to church, no matter the name on our building's sign, WE DO NOT DO EVERYTHING EXACTLY LIKE CHRIST DID! When we are called to follow Christ, we are called to follow the heart of Christ, not the exact steps of Christ. We are not told every step of Christ. We are, however, given examples of things He did to demonstrate the love of the Father for the people around Him. So go brush your teeth and do the same for the people in your lives.
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