tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33168534.post3799057061051710909..comments2023-07-01T09:13:18.655-04:00Comments on Thoughts Along the Journey: Idle WorshipAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17038325796029051894noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33168534.post-57682250431675141132007-08-23T11:53:00.000-04:002007-08-23T11:53:00.000-04:00Laurie,I think the best way to handle people like ...Laurie,<BR/>I think the best way to handle people like this is to 1)be careful they don't draw you into their attitude (avoid listening to their gripes!) 2) pray for them to be settled down by the Holy Spirit. They can cause so much division. Encouraging them in word and deed is good, too. <BR/><BR/>Queeny,<BR/>I totally understand what you're saying. There's really nothing wrong with God giving us some "whoopee!" experiences. It's just that when that is our focus, that's when it's wrong.<BR/><BR/>Thank you all for the great thoughts!Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17038325796029051894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33168534.post-13964069757066205272007-08-23T04:43:00.000-04:002007-08-23T04:43:00.000-04:00I know those people, but I don't want to point fin...I know those people, but I don't want to point fingers because I've got issues regarding church, too. For most of my adulthood I've been struggling with a condition I call being a "so-so Christian." I've never been that involved and usually attend church only when it's convenient for me. <BR/><BR/>I've joined a couple of ministries because I want to be obedient to God's word, but I also did it for selfish reasons: to teach my children the importance of church and to make it more exciting for me.<BR/><BR/>Guess I could use some of that "whoopee!"Keeping It Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08896136321278702128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33168534.post-16428180100878290402007-08-22T19:13:00.000-04:002007-08-22T19:13:00.000-04:00When we come across people like this, how should w...When we come across people like this, how should we respond?Threat Assessment & Response Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00743792608074076009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33168534.post-91762680297807045582007-08-21T18:39:00.000-04:002007-08-21T18:39:00.000-04:00I so hear you!That stuff drives me batty. I don't...I so hear you!<BR/><BR/>That stuff drives me batty. I don't know how pastors deal with that stuff.<BR/><BR/>I wonder what Jesus would say about this issue?<BR/><BR/>Is the problem really only in the modern church or have people always lost focus throughout history?Threat Assessment & Response Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00743792608074076009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33168534.post-75611460766142678142007-08-21T10:46:00.000-04:002007-08-21T10:46:00.000-04:00Having spent a lifetime in church, I can identify ...Having spent a lifetime in church, I can identify with everything you say. It's always been there, but I think it's more evident now and people feel more free to "be themselves"....which may be a little bit of the problem. We were born to praise, worship and honor God...it isn't supposed to be about us. We will always have those who say "God told me I can't stay" or "I don't feel the spirit here" ~ it's not our place, nor does it do one bit of good to argue with "God told me". <BR/>This wasn't heavy for Monday - you wrote the truth and I appreciate your honesty.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458110831930610293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33168534.post-56354095029252810002007-08-21T10:38:00.000-04:002007-08-21T10:38:00.000-04:00What can I say but a big AMEN!! you have obviously...What can I say but a big AMEN!! you have obviously been there...as have I...and seen this stuff...its really sad...most of modern Christianity is very "me" centered....when i truth its ALL about HIM...great post!Jada's Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16788954125336097153noreply@blogger.com