tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869606554800487966.post2402163742043991375..comments2023-07-19T08:27:36.305-04:00Comments on Being Martha: Willing ParticipantMarthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475929844426643347noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869606554800487966.post-91343554664513335842007-07-03T13:33:00.000-04:002007-07-03T13:33:00.000-04:00I think the human mind is a funny thing. It makes ...I think the human mind is a funny thing. It makes us do things, convinces us to do things so as not to be left out, or convinces us in a different direction. I think the "herd" mentality is probably an easer route to follow, something which I think everyone who has gone through high school would know. <BR/><BR/>To me, a church environment is somewhat similar. There's always the popularity contest, the popular activities to take part in, and maybe coming from the unpopular click when I was in school, to me, a lot of christian are trying too hard to be "perfect" and engage in activities that will enhance this belief. <BR/><BR/>But couple that with the holy spirit, it brings to the surface the truth of matters, the real faces of people, and their hearts. Some people call it gut feel, and I think we need to pray to sharpen that instinct. I belief in one perfect being, that is God. And we're mere humans created in his likeness, but not him. I think that is something that people need to understand. And also, we're not here to judge, but only to be judge at the end, by Jesus himself. <BR/><BR/>But pray. Prayer is one very powerful tool given to us by the lord. It's our way to communicate with Him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869606554800487966.post-41976445219499940632007-07-02T20:53:00.000-04:002007-07-02T20:53:00.000-04:00I agree... in my mind:Being a Christian = Having a...I agree... in my mind:<BR/><BR/>Being a Christian = Having an Active Church Life = Loving and Following Jesus = Obeying Everything Someone Who Knew Jesus Better Said For Me To Do<BR/><BR/>Wrong! It was a big deal for me to realize that there were people who were not following a pastor in a church building group. I had always been taught that anyone not attending a regular church group would become like a log removed from the campfire of other logs, growing cold and alone. Not so.Marti Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14251659840050174782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869606554800487966.post-42996661158698464472007-07-02T20:11:00.000-04:002007-07-02T20:11:00.000-04:00I think we're willing participants partly because ...I think we're willing participants partly because we've equated our churches with God. People have a genuine desire to please God and have a loyalty to Him first. So, to admit that something isn't right with their church can throw them into a crisis of belief of sorts. So, we don't want to anger or disappoint God, and it can take a long time to separate Him from what has been called Him.<BR/><BR/>Just my thoughts.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14210237440245609870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869606554800487966.post-12646219752568870192007-07-02T12:30:00.000-04:002007-07-02T12:30:00.000-04:00The good thing is the Holy Spirit did eventually g...The good thing is the Holy Spirit did eventually get your attention.<BR/><BR/>You're right, it is a process, but remember to embrace the process because God will show you many treasures there.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067954787472463337noreply@blogger.com