It's scary to think that Christianity is in decline in the Western World! Could it be that people today have so many distractions, that they are looking for easier ways to state or practice their "Faith" in God! Looking to find churches and preachers who overlook the "Wrongs" that people commit, attempt not to offend anyone, and accept their membership. These are some of the things we need to think about.
#1: People do not like to be controlled.
#2: They live for today with no consideration for the things or actions that are wrong and against "The Commandments of God".
#3: They believe in anything "New" in Religious Organizations that fit their lifestyle, whatever it may now be!
#4. It seems that many want to be what they are not as it seems to be more fashionable these days to do that.
#5: Christianity; the Church that Jesus Christ built is very simple in "Nature"!
Our Heavenly Father "God", our Creator of all things in this world, expects his children, "Us", to follow the "rules". (The Commandments) he gave us to live our daily lives by.
#6: All one needs to do is watch the "News" every day, all you see is killings, Rape, Robberies, and people young and old being attacked and assaulted! Police Departments have been defunded and cannot get quality personnel that are needed to encourage people to follow the "laws" and enforce the Laws that we live by in our communities!
The "Truth" is that without God, without "The Commandments", that he gave us to follow and live by, we are headed for the most "Barbaric Times", since the "Dark Ages", after the fall of the Roman Empire!
#7: Why do we need thousands of laws that have been enacted, passed, and then thrown by the wayside because they ruffled somebody's feathers? The fact of the matter is that we only need God's Commandments; to follow and live by, they cover it all, they cover "All Human Beings", and that will keep us "Law Abiding Citizens".
#8: As parents, be it mom and dad, or single parents, be it a mom or a dad, we must always learn to "discipline" our children when they do something wrong, or act in an unbecoming manner, and they should have those actions addressed and explained to them as to why they should not do or act in that mannerism again! That is the same Authority that "Our Heavenly Father", speaks with addressing his children, "Us"!
#9: I am sure that if you are looking for a "Church" to attend, you will be welcomed, no matter what if you follow God's Commandments or not. If you think it okay to be in a Lenient Church, that is fine, but you must remember "why" you are attending church in the first place. You should be attending a church that focuses on its members, "You"! Those members should be following the Teachings of Jesus Christ, for if you want to get to "Heaven" you must go through "Him"! If you don't "Believe it In Him”, ask for your "Sins", to be forgiven, and follow his "Teaching", then you will not get to "Paradise”, and be granted "Eternal Life"! If you want "Eternal Life" at the end of this physical earthly life, then following the path of Jesus Christ; you must be in "Christ", living his words, and spreading his "Gospel" to others along the way. This is not the easiest path for anyone to follow!
Remember that God gave us "Free Will", so as not to force us to "Believe in Him" or follow his teachings, but if that is your choice, you will simply "Die" at the end of your earthly physical life!
#10: It is so easy to forget God's presence and power when we face uncertain and difficult times. Our faith falters and we doubt that God is with us, sometimes even doubting that He is real and who “He” says “He” is. Sometimes we struggle with unbelief and though “He” has spoken reassuring words to us through the Bible and many times to us directly! There are those times we did not hear or want to listen! When you begin to doubt, read these Bible verses about believing and pray that God will renew your heart and mind toward who He says He is and who He says YOU are! Be encouraged as you see God move through all circumstances in life to grow your faith. Also know that you can easily "Google" these verses easily in case you do not have a Bible handy!
It seems that not only do people break their "Relationships" with one another, but "Religious Organizations" also do the same. Sometimes "People", "Religious Organizations", falter and lose their "North Star", to guide them in the right direction. When they lose their "Bering's" in life, it becomes troublesome, hard to overcome and hard to get back on track!
So yes, it's scary to think that Christianity is in decline in the Western World, for without "God" his "Commandments", his "Never Ending Love", Chaos, Barbarianism, death, destruction, will reign and "The Quality of life", that we have known, will be gone, unless we bring "God", The Son of God, "Jesus Christ" back into our lives very quickly! Let Jesus Christ be with you every day of your life and Visit: prayerscircle.com
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