#1: Stop Treating Other Bible-Believing Churches As Rivals !
It’s not Biblical. Other local Bible-Believing churches are not competition or rivals. They are family and teammates.
” For there is ONE body and ONE spirit, just as you have been called to ONE glorious hope for the future. ” (Eph.4:4)
#2: Stop Using The Bible To Justify Our Personl Opinions !
It’s not Biblical. Using the Bible to justify personal opinions or traditions is not Biblical because it twist Scriptures to fit our own agenda, rather than letting Scripture shape us.
Jesus said; ” They worship Me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.” (Mat.15:9)
#3: Stop Treating Christianity Like A Checklist !
Again, not Biblical. Believing that going to church, reading your Bible and praying occasionally is enough to ” earn ” God’s favor.
” It is by grace you have been saved, through faith…NOT BY WORKS, so that no one can boast. ” (Eph.2:8,9)
#4: Stop Judging Others While Ignoring Personal Sin !
Not Biblical. Acting like a spiritual ” Gatekeeper ” while overlooking your OWN sin is wrong. We can’t judge others harshly while ignoring our own issues.
Jesus said; ” You hypocrites, FIRST take the plank out of YOUR OWN eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. ” (Mat.7:5)
#5: Stop Hiding Struggles And Pretending Everything Is Fine !
Not Biblical. Acting like we have to be perfect or put on a ” holy mask ” at church. God can’t anoint the phony you. Be yourself, struggles and all.
” Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. ” (James 5:16)
Lets strive to be and do better in our Christian walk and set forth the example of Christ in everything we do and say!