I have Left the UPC Church

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

They are God's Gift to the Church.
At least, that is what the Bible says.

Thanks for your estimation and esteem of what God gave His people.

I would perhaps describe the gift a little differently.

Yes, they are: gifts from the returning Bridegroom (Jesus) to help His bride (the church) to be prepared for His return. When I was engaged, I cherished everything my future husband gave to me. They were given out of his love, and I was blessed by them. What a horrible thing it would have been if I had sneered at, mocked, and/or rejected those things because "I" didn't "feel" that they were "what I needed".