THE ONE YEAR BIBLE CLUB, OCTOBER 1 "CHURCH & CHRISTIAN BASHING"
I AM appalled too at the lack of support within the church. Verse 5, "I looked, but there was no one to help, I was appalled that no one gave support" . Often in the church this is the case, you look for support in a Godly endeavor and are surprised when nobody signs up or shows up. It is always interesting to watch a young zealot announce his event, outreach, activity and only to find out that not so many shared his enthusiasm. There is a book that is a good read, it is called, " What happens to the other 80% " and this is speaking about the 80% of the church, obviously the majority, that finds itself totally un-involved in the affairs and functions of the church. Yes I am appalled too and so is every layman, Pastor and disciple that is trying to do his best. However, we must also be careful against the enemy's strategy to disparage us against "The Church". What I am noticing of late, is a trend of...