“..two forces kill old trees: the rot within that is caused by many diseases; and then of course, there are the storms and forest fires. There are plenty of diseases that create rot [in the church]: the hollowing out of Bible doctrine, the strife between members, and the lack of urgency. And failure to feel the weight of the momentous task we have been given. All of this is evidenced by the casualness of many Christians; their stinginess in giving; and their lack of vision beyond themselves. Add to that our self-righteousness and lack of transparency, and no wonder we are not having the impact we should. Then there is the unwillingness of churches to discipline members who have drifted from the faith and live in open rebellion.” GivingChurchDiseaseStrifeChristiansSelf RighteousnessStinginessRotLack Of VisionBible Doctrine Author:Erwin W. Lutzer
“Someone has said that the marks of a strong church are wet eyes, bent knees, and a broken heart. We'll never be powerful until we let God be God and jealously guard His honor.” HeartSaidEyeChristianStrongChurchPowerfulBrokenHonorLetting GoMarkChristian InspirationalKneesWetBentJealouslyWet Eyes Book:Pastor to Pastor: Tackling the Problems of Ministry Source: Pastor to Pastor: Tackling the Problems of Ministry
“Within evangelicalism is a distressing drift toward accepting a Christianity that does not demand a life-changing walk with God. Many evangelicals (today) do not realize that the church has always been an island of righteousness in a sea of paganism, but as a result they turned the world upside-down.” WorldDoeTodayRealizingChurchWalksResultsAcceptingChristianitySeaDemandLife ChangingIslandsRighteousnessPaganismUpside DownDistressingWalking With GodWorld Upside Down Author:Erwin W. Lutzer
