The Church

Good Morning!! The purpose, and goal, of the church is to glorify God. Although our attention and efforts, are so easily and often diverted toward building programs, political games, or personal relationships,...none of these can be a replacement for the foundation of, or the motivation for church involvement. The church exists to glorify God in the world,...but we cannot do this by our own strength. That is why Paul prays that this glory will come by Christ Jesus. The more we rely on our own ingenuity, business savvy, or personality for the success of the church,...the less God is glorified, in or by the church.

...to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.—Ephesians 3:21 (NIV)

Any organization can thrive, through careful business models and market research,...but Christ's church dies without Christ. God is glorified in the church only as Christ as looked to as the sole source of strength and motivation and direction for the church. God has not left the church merely to the inventions and power of any person, or earthly organization, that they may be puffed up. Instead, He has purposed that glory will be given to Him, through Christ Jesus,...for all time.

Don't just go to church,...become a part of the great purpose of the church!

 

 Lord, we pray that we may decrease, so that You can increase. Amen.

 

"Christianity should be carried in our hearts like a song."