Why Churches Are Failing In The 21St Century

By Liptons Carls


These days, you'll never have a day when there's no one prophesizing about something. Almost every time, you'll see it on TV, on Youtube or anywhere: someone claims the world will crumble in 2012 or someone claims Jesus is making his second coming. Someone claims that we will all be doomed by a meteor called Planet X. These claims are known as prophecy. When you hear that word, "prophecy", you think of the man who is symbolized in Islam, Muhammad or the men who proclaim Jesus is the savior in Catholicism.

Why are churches failing in the 21st century? What are the reasons for their crumbling in the modern era of society? Churches refuse to accept the world as it is. If you look at it, churches have become un-adjustable to the changing world. They would rather stick to the ideas of the old world. But it's time to accept that 'change is inevitable' as the saying goes. Churches don't address the issues pertained to them directly. In recent years, scandals and controversies have hit the churches. Priests are accused of sexual encounters, pastors are questioned for their glamorous riches and high-ranked church officials are buzzed about their viewpoints on everything. When the churches finally respond, they don't do it directly. They try to dodge the issues to avoid any more mishaps.

Churches hide the real meanings of the Bible. If you're in masses, you'll know the priest or pastor has a sermon to tell you the meanings of the day's passages from the Bible. Sometimes, the priest or pastor will not actually tell you what the meaning is. They hide it by mumbling their own opinions about the world. Instead of sharing news of the Lord, they're telling you things that should only be said in private.

Churches shun people who oppose God, who don't believe or who are sinful. Churches shun the bad. They banish them for not letting God be a part of their lives. But what most people don't know is that Jesus Christ welcomes non-believers, the sinful and the bad. He was never choosy about it; he'd welcome anyone in his life. This is related to churches hiding the real meanings of the Bible. If Churches truly follow the principles of the Bible, why will they shun people who are bad?

There is a difference between the anointed and the talented. Both of these pastor types are the same, but the only difference is the anointed always does things in accordance with God. He never defies God no matter what he does. He doesn't use his talents and skills to deceive people. He uses them for the greater good. If you happen to have these qualities, then you are an anointed pastor. Always remember the 6th quality: " always do things in accordance with God." You may be an anointed pastor but you can't use this talent of yours for deceiving. If God indeed anointed you, it is best you share what God has given you for the greater good of the world.




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