I believe
spirit of offence is on rise. Jesus said in last days many will be offended as love of church will grow cold. (Matthew 24:10) I see so many people majoring on minor issues such as whether or not we should speak in tongues, whether or not we should baptize babies, whether or not we should prophesy, and a bunch of other stuff that shouldn’t be causing us to gossip, get upset, and run off looking for another church.
1 Thessalonians 4 says, “Aspire to lead a quiet life and mind your own business.”
Simply because every church is made up of imperfect people, there is not a church anywhere where you will find everything to your liking.
I believe utmost important thing is to know you are a born again child of God and your name is recorded in heaven. If people speak in tongues, baptize babies, or prophesy, so be it. Love them anyway.
If people really want to live abundant and prosperous Christian life they will have to give God first place in their lives. I believe we do this by loving others and serving them. Not by talking about them, complaining and criticizing. Jesus said, “As you have done it unto them, you have done unto me.” (Matthew 25:40)
