There are many buildings standing, representing a God of Love and Mercy. A place to go on Sabbath, which signifies that all who attend are Christians. We enter the doors, a different person than who we are at home, on the job, even among friends.
We enter the doors of the building (the Church), believing that our tithes will justify our actions and thinking our weekly visits will justify, cussing, fornication, adultery, evil thoughts, gossip, backbiting, jealousy and even hatred.
We even favor characters in the Bible who we relate too to justify our behavior. Let us remember, we should not want to be like David, but like Jesus.
There is a factor that is vital in knowing God. Remember, God looks at the heart; who we really are, what our real intentions are when we give, share, usher, sing – and, yes, preacher – even when we preach.
God is coming back after a church without a “spot or wrinkle.” Who do you suppose God is talking about, the building or you? Know ye not that your body is the temple of a living God (2 Cor.6:16).
Let us not forget to assemble ourselves together to worship; a God who created us, and gave His Son, ransom for our sins, a God who has given us a second chance, to make a difference, to give praise to One who is worthy of our praise.
When we assemble, we must learn to focus on the Purpose, and not the distractions (how someone looks, what they are wearing, who sings the best, how much or who is paying tithes/offerings).
The purpose is to worship and praise with our whole heart, and when these entities go up, blessings come down. Make a difference in someone’s life, outside of the family (the bible tells us we will always help those we love).
What will you do for a stranger? Jesus dealt with abnormal people (sinners). God wants you! So let us cleanse ourselves of all filthiness of the flesh and spirit (2 Cor. 7:1), there is no fleshly connection to God. God is a spirit, and they that worship Him, must worship Him, in spirit and in truth.
Be blessed!
