"Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations."(Romans 14:1)

"Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations."(Romans 14:1)

"Him that is weak". The Church should be a safe house for those that are struggling with the issues of life. Paul says that we should receive the weak and help them get up on their feet. Receive them "but not to doubtful disputations", in other words don't judge them. We are not the Savior so we cannot be the Judge and Jury. We are the representatives of Christ on earth, epistles read of all men. "Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men :"( 2Corinthians 3:2). When people read us, what are they reading, the Life of Christ?? A New Testament Church is a group of believers that gather to worship God, Preach the Word and reach out to those in need. In some cases it has become a place that you have to meet certain unspoken criteria to be apart. You have to know the right people, dress a certain way and go with the powers that be to fit in to the club. Well the Church of Jesus Christ is not a club that excludes certain ones and accepts others. We should open our doors to all that would come, so they may have opportunity to know Jesus and be a part of a support group called "Church".
"We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves."(Romans 15:1). Sure helping others may push us out of our comfort zone from time to time, but I'm sure Jesus wasn't very comfortable on the CROSS!! Church is not about social status, being politically correct or being better than your neighbors. I know a lot of people like to go to church to feel good about themself as if they have done Jesus and the lowly ones a favor. I am sorry but there are no point systems or ladders to climb up at God's House. It is God's House after all and the world is welcome or they should be. It should be a place where a Preacher takes the Bible, shows a better way of life very clearly and confidently that involves Salvation by Grace and Service by His Spirit. There should be no division, chaos or criticism but peace, joy and love. Are you a part of a Church or a Religious Club? Just curious, Have a Blessed Day!!

Pastor Scott L. Boatner
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