Pastor JOY ALLEN WRITES :
IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY IF...
It's time for the Body of Christ to stand up against idolatry IN THE CHURCH.
Now, more than ever, we need to cry aloud and spare not. We must fear God rather than the wrath of men and expose every subtle work of the enemy.
Unfortunately, idolatry surrounds us on a daily basis. To bring some examples to light, I've started an "It ...Might be I...dolatry if..." list (See comments below). Feel free to add your own. My prayer is that we'll all review this list and repent if we identify ourselves anywhere therein.
If the pastor demands royal treatment and expensive gifts, while there are members struggling to pay bills, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!
When a person is "anointed", because they always follow and agree, but labeled a "demon" when they disagree or leave, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!
If the people will go broke to buy new suits for the next conference, but fail to pay the same month's bills, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!
When the leader demands to be addressed by a title, but isn't moved by hearing the LORD's name used in vain, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!
When the women of the church disobey their husbands, but call him disobedient for not listening to the pastor, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!
When the people fear being called to the pastor's office more than they fear God Himself, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!
When the people always advertise their pastors and leaders, but have never introduced someone to Christ, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!
When the people raise thousands for a new church building, but have never given to the sick or poor, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!
When the people quote, "My pastor says...", but can't quote the Scriptures, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!
When the people pay $50 for the pastor's birthday banquet tickets, but have never given more than $10 in the offering, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY! CAN YOU ADD TO THE LIST ?
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