DANGER IN CRITICISM.....

Romans 14 ~ The Danger of Criticism

It is not anyone's place to judge or criticize how others assemble or where they assemble on Sunday morning. Some sing with instruments while others sing A cappella. Some assemble in buildings, some in homes, some in a coffee shop, some on a river bank....and so on. Some use lights, cameras, smoke, and other special effects. Some have choruses, some praise teams, some choirs...and so on. I could go on and on about the many various ways that followers of Jesus gather on Sunday; however, I think you get my point.

God did not create us as robots or cookie-cutter individuals. What edifies and uplifts one group might not be sufficient for another. We have freedom. It is our hearts that must be right and only God knows the condition of our hearts. So many will judge another group of believers for what they do when they assemble….even go as far as to judge their hearts, yet have never set foot inside the building to gather with them and to experience firsthand what they do. Neither you nor I get to choose how someone else brings praise, honor and glory to the Lord. A Pharisee judges from within a dark place in their heart and not from the Bible. All we do….ALL WE DO is to be for His glory!

Read Romans Chapter 14 (Too long to post here.)

“So let’s do it—full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out. Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word. Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together as some do but spurring each other on, especially as we see the big Day approaching.”
Hebrews 10:22-25

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31