Cliques aren't Biblical and they have no place in the church. 1 Corinthians 1:10"I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.". When we look at what the word of God says so clearly, we can't help but ask, "why the ignorance and abandonment of the clear direction of the word of God?". 2 Timothy 3:16 says "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,". We must take our direction from the word of God. Popularity has no place in the church. Jesus said in Matthew 20:26"It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant,". Far to many people in the church place to much emphasis on themselves or on the pastor. They exude all sorts and kinds of pride for no reason. We read in Proverbs 16:5"Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished. ". Pride has no place in the church either. It's one of the things that God hates. We read in Proverbs 6:16-17 "16 There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him:
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,". We must be willing to do as Jesus says in Matthew 16:24 "Then Jesus told his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.". We have to remember that we are all guilty and "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,"Romans 3:23. We must live out the gospel in all our relationships and in all situations. As well as do what 2 Corinthians 10:5b says" and take every thought captive to obey Christ,". Leonard Ravenhill said"One of these days a simple soul will pick up the Word of God, read it, believe it and live it. Then the rest of us will be embarrassed.". Lets not let that be us.
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