Church Consumers

I know too many who’ve left church. I’m not talking about people who’ve stopped following Christ. No, individuals who have kept their faith but, have discarded church. For some, their spiritual needs were not met. Others were hurt by well meaning or not so well meaning church folk. And still some just got tired of the culture/environment. The list goes on. On the other hand, I know even more who attend church who feel they aren’t being fed properly spiritually, have been hurt, don't like being there and who instead of leaving, silently grumble. When made aware of such stories our first reaction is to point at the church and determine what wrinkles leaders need to iron out. I’m not saying this is bad because in fact it isn’t. However, I propose that as a second step we stop giving church leaders, organizations and denominations so much responsibility over our contentment and satisfaction in church. That we stop being consumers and start being co-laborers with Christ. Let’s not wait until someone else will step up and fix the problem. Let’s prayerfully ask God what we can do. Not just for our benefit but, for the benefit of others.

A consumer attends church with a shopping list, solely concerned with what they can get out of their church experience. While a co-laborer is not only concerned with their own interest but, that of others.

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped.
Philippians 2:4-6

How is God leading you to give to others in your church?

How is God leading you to aid in the mission of your church?

Where is God asking you to serve in your church?

What purpose has God assigned you to fulfill in the body of Christ?

Sydney is an independent gospel artist

and executive director of Uprise.
Find her music at sydneyandpaige.com

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Church Consumers

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