What do you think of this?

[edjen01]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

You keep repeating yourself.

Of course congregants can't be stolen from God. They are His, no matter what.

However, causing division is against scripture, and it can occur in many forms. Those who sow discord WILL answer to God for their actions.

Pro 6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
Pro 6:17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
Pro 6:18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
Pro 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.


Php 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Php 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

"Vainglory" means "empty glorying" or "self conceit." To me it is arrogant and conceited to presume that YOU or YOUR church will have more to offer than the neighboring church or pastor, and to pursue other church members from that perspective. Even if you are right, your motives are wrong.

Yes...I do. because i believe the real issue is ownership...not where someone goes to church.

I believe it is God who will execute judgement on thier motives, vainglory, arrogance, etc...and not me...simply another sheep.

My point is...that it is not my place, right, or responsibilty to enforce God's Kingdom, His rules, His boundaries....He will do that.

regarding discord...i would not think someone is sowing discord if they said that XYZ church is better than mine...that is thier opinion....and they might just be right.

maybe i'm a wimp...or too soft-hearted...or hard-headed...but I believe if I do my job...God will provide me with the sheep that I'm suppose to feed. And the ones that wander off...they are His & I pray for God to bless and prosper them...and the ones who wander in...i do my best to love, feed, and nurture.