The problem of churches applying style rather than substance is a major problem that stops spiritual growth. They are concerned about how to draw people in through entertainment, grand buildings, grand PR programs, free give-aways, cross-over music, barroom or coffee shop atmosphere, using liberty for an occasion to the flesh, emotional appeal, false healings/miracles, or any other such means. It's not that any of these things would be sin of themselves, but whatever is not of faith is sin. Did God really lead them to it? If He did, then fine. If He did not, then it is sin. Jesus never did tried to reach out without substance and depending on style. Jesus never put this style feature into the design of the Church. You cannot find anything like this is Scripture. In fact, the pattern for the Church in Scripture is a pattern that is simple and elegant, but not appealing to the natural mind at all.
How can we know anything about anything? That’s the real question
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