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<blockquote data-quote="Rescue1" data-source="post: 530695" data-attributes="member: 280"><p>Something we studied at work one time and how we need to improve on our introductions (or being better Christians) to Jesus. I didn't write this , but I thought I would share it here.</p><p></p><p>The 5 Dumbest things that Christians do.</p><p>By Mark Atteberry</p><p>1. Sling Mud at the Bride of Christ: Revelations 19:7-8</p><p>(A) Image how upset the Lord must be when we sling mud on His Bride. It is natural to expect the world to disrespect the church, but when we as the church do it to one another this is tragic.</p><p>(B) 4 types of mudslingers: the missing- hurt by and won't return; the malcontents- whiners and complainers; the moochers- what can the church do for me; the misbehavers- immature believers.</p><p>If you were unhappy about something or someone in your church would you be more likely to keep it to yourself or share it? If you choose to speak up, who would you talk to and why? Have you do this is the past?</p><p>2. Winning people to the church rather than the Lord. Hebrews 12:2, John 6:66</p><p>(A) Many churches seem to have a revolving door effect ministries (i.e. people come and people go). It is silly to think that one church will keep everyone that comes through the door, but one way to retain more is give them more of Jesus and less of what we as the church have to offer.</p><p>(B) It's not your pastors, priest, deacons, or choirs job to bring someone to Christ, It starts with us as the concretion (the body) to go out and lead them or introduce them to Jesus.</p><p>What personal experiences could you share with people that would illustrate hoe Jesus is the YOUR way, Your Truth, and Your Life?</p><p>3. Living below the level of our belief: 2 Timothy 3:16-17</p><p>(A) There are those moments of sin that we have that flow out of our nature of humanity and then there are the conscience decisions to commit sin. Once we have accepted Christ into our lives it is important that we start the process of maturity. Unfortunately there are many who live below their level of belief.</p><p>What are some practical things that you can do to keep your heart from growing insensitive to sin?</p><p>4. Speaking above the level of your knowledge: 1 Timothy 1:6-7</p><p>(A) We often hear sermons about the liars, gossipers, and the one who slander, but the sin of speaking above your knowledge is hardly ever heard. The one that speaks above his or her knowledge is one that misrepresents scripture, uses the Word as a weapon for selfish gain, or speaks of things that or not known to be completely factual.</p><p>Have you ever expressed a negative opinion of someone, only to discover sometime later that you were completely mistaken? Have you ever passed a juicy bit of information, only to discover later that it was not true?</p><p>5. Jumping from Church to Church: Romans 12:10-13</p><p>(A) Many Christians have a tendency to "hop" from church to church without ever settling down in one place and making a long term commitment. Most of the time they are afraid they will have to perform some kind of duty or be liable to commit to something they feel like they don't want to do. Atteberry says there are two breeds of "hoppers": The complainers and the consumers, both of these share one thing in common, "ME".</p><p>What do you feel would be some legitimate reasons for leaving on church and joining another? What are some illegitimate reasons?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rescue1, post: 530695, member: 280"] Something we studied at work one time and how we need to improve on our introductions (or being better Christians) to Jesus. I didn't write this , but I thought I would share it here. The 5 Dumbest things that Christians do. By Mark Atteberry 1. Sling Mud at the Bride of Christ: Revelations 19:7-8 (A) Image how upset the Lord must be when we sling mud on His Bride. It is natural to expect the world to disrespect the church, but when we as the church do it to one another this is tragic. (B) 4 types of mudslingers: the missing- hurt by and won’t return; the malcontents- whiners and complainers; the moochers- what can the church do for me; the misbehavers- immature believers. If you were unhappy about something or someone in your church would you be more likely to keep it to yourself or share it? If you choose to speak up, who would you talk to and why? Have you do this is the past? 2. Winning people to the church rather than the Lord. Hebrews 12:2, John 6:66 (A) Many churches seem to have a revolving door effect ministries (i.e. people come and people go). It is silly to think that one church will keep everyone that comes through the door, but one way to retain more is give them more of Jesus and less of what we as the church have to offer. (B) It’s not your pastors, priest, deacons, or choirs job to bring someone to Christ, It starts with us as the concretion (the body) to go out and lead them or introduce them to Jesus. What personal experiences could you share with people that would illustrate hoe Jesus is the YOUR way, Your Truth, and Your Life? 3. Living below the level of our belief: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (A) There are those moments of sin that we have that flow out of our nature of humanity and then there are the conscience decisions to commit sin. Once we have accepted Christ into our lives it is important that we start the process of maturity. Unfortunately there are many who live below their level of belief. What are some practical things that you can do to keep your heart from growing insensitive to sin? 4. Speaking above the level of your knowledge: 1 Timothy 1:6-7 (A) We often hear sermons about the liars, gossipers, and the one who slander, but the sin of speaking above your knowledge is hardly ever heard. The one that speaks above his or her knowledge is one that misrepresents scripture, uses the Word as a weapon for selfish gain, or speaks of things that or not known to be completely factual. Have you ever expressed a negative opinion of someone, only to discover sometime later that you were completely mistaken? Have you ever passed a juicy bit of information, only to discover later that it was not true? 5. Jumping from Church to Church: Romans 12:10-13 (A) Many Christians have a tendency to “hop” from church to church without ever settling down in one place and making a long term commitment. Most of the time they are afraid they will have to perform some kind of duty or be liable to commit to something they feel like they don’t want to do. Atteberry says there are two breeds of “hoppers”: The complainers and the consumers, both of these share one thing in common, “ME”. What do you feel would be some legitimate reasons for leaving on church and joining another? What are some illegitimate reasons? [/QUOTE]
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