These are not Biblical

[ushalk]

The problem in todays christianity in America are many. But a few things that are not found in the bible are:

A degree from a school.
A piece of paper claiming that you are a minister.
A 501c3.
Bedding with the government.
Corperate church.
Christ has not changed as many churches are teaching these days.
Man is not the power and never was.

This is just a very few of the things that are wrong with christianity in america.

 

[Boanerges]

And air conditioning, electricity, plastic, sandwiches, pizza - these are all the devil.... LOL!:shock:

 

[B-A-C]

And air conditioning, electricity, plastic, sandwiches, pizza - these are all the devil.... LOL!

You forgot reality television. :shade:

 

[Thiscrosshurts]

If your church leaders know how much money you give or you get a tax receipt then you are giving to be seen of men and you have already received your reward.
Try giving only cash and do it secretly and see if the pastor or elders treat you the same.

Try it I dare ya...

 

[ushalk]

All i am saying here is you do not need these things to be a minister of the Lord. As a matter of fact i believe that many of them are ungodly and of the devil, yes. they have twisted the shape and the reasoning of gathering with other saints.

 

[Boanerges]

As far as I can tell :
A degree is not a calling, but neither would it be a hand-cap.
Using legal means to avoid paying taxes is neither biblical nor non biblical.
Being in complaince with legal regulations is neither biblical nor non biblical.

 

[ushalk]

As far as I can tell :
A degree is not a calling, but neither would it be a hand-cap.
Using legal means to avoid paying taxes is neither biblical nor non biblical.
Being in complaince with legal regulations is neither biblical nor non biblical.

if the compliance restricts christ in any way it is wrong. God will provide what we need for ministry not a government or a tax relief. a degree is dangerous these days because we have become to easily lead by man than Christ. It gives us all of the power as if we are doing things rather than christ. not to mention that out of all of the paper pastors i have talked with i do not hear any real touch of christ in their lives just a catchy phrase that they learned at some school.

 

[Boanerges]

Here is what the New Testament says about obeying the law of the land:

Rom 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Rom 13:2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Rom 13:3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
Rom 13:4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Rom 13:5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Rom 13:6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.