Today I am in a weird place, because I am trying to reconcile what I learn in Church and the bible with the way people act in the church.
See for over a year our Sunday school class has been complaining that we never get new members. That the church isn't helping our class grow and that maybe they don't want our class around. We are the only non-senior adult class at the 11:00 hour. In the past month God has blessed our class with 5 new members, but instead of being grateful for this, they have ran one couple off because they refuse to honor their feelings on the recent election and politics. Another member who happens to be a single adult was told yesterday that she was not welcome and if she went ahead and joined the class there would be no class because two other members of the class would leave the class, and since these other members are more important or pivotal to the class, the class would break apart. The other two new members seem to be welcome, at this point.
Let me also state that several members of the church have suggested to this young adult that she should join our Sunday school class. Kind of ironic…
What I find the most troubling about this entire situation is that, why is it so difficult for people to walk the Christian walk. I am a relatively new Christian, only about 5 years saved. Having been raised in a non-Christian home, I have seen both sides of the fence. It always takes me by surprise when people who say that they are following Christ treat other believers like they don't belong or that they just are unwanted because they don't fit a particular profile.
Why would a non-believer even what to attempt to come into this community if we can't even treat other members of our "family" like they are wanted?
I can tell you that the reason that I fought so hard against God is because of this problem.
When a church or their members say "Hey everyone is welcome, Oh except you…" "We want you to be a Christian. We want you to join our Church, but you have to the right political beliefs, or are just the right age, or be the right type of Christian to belong here…"
I ask you what does that message send a young adult just starting out on their own about Christian life? The other thought that I had is many of these same members wonder and agonize over the fact that so many young adults leave the church when they become college age… I guess I don't have to wonder about that question anymore…
Yes, unfortunately you are so right on with these comments. The world sees us as a bunch of hypocrites because of these very actions that believers have. I fall as other do in the same category somewhat. We all ave to do what is best for our family, but shut our mouth and be truly righteous in Gods eyes not our own, so others see Christianity as a wonderful thing to own and be a part of. Unfortunately, the church is really struggling in this my way is right mentality without the Godhead being in charge of their actions and mouth. So sorry for those people who weren't accepted into the fold; b/c now they will say that Christianity doesn't work, and it never will. Blessings to you. Stay strong, and if you know your Word, it is a Lamp to your feet and a light to your path, and you will not get caught up in the menutia of the day from others non-righteous actions. Use the sword of the spirit which is the Word of God to help you through these times. And find like minded individuals who will guide you through the tough times.
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