tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post1321478912745744135..comments2024-01-10T15:59:25.095+05:30Comments on Reasoned Musings: Rejected by Church but Accepted by GodRaj Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043347477044729583noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-70678944102437239452013-05-07T19:04:34.421+05:302013-05-07T19:04:34.421+05:30You are right Raj 100%.
I acknowldge my sin, not ...You are right Raj 100%.<br /><br />I acknowldge my sin, not another persons. That happens when I want to change. Hence my primary focus is on self evaluation.Sarah Bhuyannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-6284506030020161752013-05-07T11:49:29.041+05:302013-05-07T11:49:29.041+05:30Sarah, I think the essence of the matter is "...Sarah, I think the essence of the matter is "do we want to change?" To bring change, we should acknowledge our weakness / sin, else there wont be a change. Am I right?Raj Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11043347477044729583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-70152672726186665112013-05-07T11:31:39.802+05:302013-05-07T11:31:39.802+05:30Thanks Raj.
My intention was to include us in to ...Thanks Raj.<br /><br />My intention was to include us in to this problem rather than standing far from the problem. Since all of us are fallen, we all have the traces of the same problem. We all<br />try to correct us and is not very easy. Hence , we are<br />together in the struggle.<br /><br />Change is not easy. If I may quote Mark Twain, " the only one who likes change is a wet baby. " If I struggle to change myself, where is the possibility of me changing another. Hence we can depend on god who is changing each one of us.<br /><br />While we groan when we struggle with our fallen nature, how can we retain our joy ? Only by focusing on God.<br /><br />Thanks for reading,<br /><br />SarahSarah Bhuyannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-47142731540775918112013-05-06T18:43:42.217+05:302013-05-06T18:43:42.217+05:30Sarah, Thank you for your thoughts.
I think this...Sarah, Thank you for your thoughts. <br /><br />I think this statement from Andrew echoes his position..."There's a bunch of coterie in the church I currently practise my faith, who never want to mix with people of other groups..." <br /><br />You have also highlighted this disease in your response thru your statement, "But the problem is when we refuse to mingle with people of other language or nation..."<br /><br />The disease will plague the church, unless there is a supernatural healing from above, which is received from below, and practiced diligently. :)Raj Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11043347477044729583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-66896349950941996022013-05-06T13:22:08.522+05:302013-05-06T13:22:08.522+05:30I am wondering Andrew, are we not all responsible ...I am wondering Andrew, are we not all responsible for having our little groups and stick to that group? I do not think that there is anything wrong in having a little group. But the problem is when we refuse to mingle with people of other language or nation.,<br /><br />Some people will be visible by the nature of the work they are doing and some invisible for the same reason. God looks at the heart, our motives. Who is in the kingdom, is not based on visibility or invisibility or popularity.<br />Let God do the sorting out of the weed and the wheat.<br /><br />Raj's blog is about how we reject people based on certain<br />parameters and the obvious contrast we see in how Jesus dealt with people. <br /><br />We can change our attitude to people and pray that God will bring about change in others too. While all the time knowing that I am also part of the sinful world where I too make my share of mistakes through my insensitivities.<br /><br />Take care Andrew and God bless.<br /><br />SarahSarah Bhuyannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-65937376631233184132013-05-05T12:36:17.296+05:302013-05-05T12:36:17.296+05:30Sad, isnt it, Andrew? Totally opposes the Lord'...Sad, isnt it, Andrew? Totally opposes the Lord's life while on earth...am more concerned about those of them who come and pay a lip service to many....acting...have seen quite a few.....anyhow, one day we shall all stand in front of the Lord....may we repent of our sins and be like HIM. God bless you much, Brother....Raj Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11043347477044729583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-2097167076045864172013-05-05T10:51:38.735+05:302013-05-05T10:51:38.735+05:30There's a bunch of coterie in the church I cur...There's a bunch of coterie in the church I currently practise my faith, who never want to mix with people of other groups, and they are the 'prominent righteous' who steal the show during the service and after the service! May your article reach them and touch their hearts so they are not left far behind to reach the Kingdom of God. God bless you pastor for your thought-provoking article.Andy Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16993474711724973234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-54562680900442123992013-05-04T18:19:43.834+05:302013-05-04T18:19:43.834+05:30Amen, Sarah. The righteousness that exceeds the ph...Amen, Sarah. The righteousness that exceeds the pharisaical righteousness was given to us by God Himself. What a lovely God we serve. :) Raj Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11043347477044729583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-41049303332871292202013-05-04T14:49:24.298+05:302013-05-04T14:49:24.298+05:30Thanks Raj.
I must clarify when I said that '...<br />Thanks Raj.<br /><br />I must clarify when I said that ' he defied the laws of the day' lest I may be mis-understood.<br /><br />The law was given by God and is good. People misinterpreted it and Jesus gave the right inter- pretation of the law.<br />He did not abolish the law, but fulfilled it. <br /><br />For eg. Jesus turned the understanding of the people upside down when He said that you have to take the lowest position for God to lift you up. In other words, the way up is the way down. <br />"If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her" was too radical in a self righteous world. Self examination and the discovery that the heart has sin was too uncomfortable. While he made people uncomfortable with their self righteous heart, he offered<br />healing to the rejected. Hence prostitutes and tax collectors went ahead of the pharisees and entered the kingdom of God. Kingdom was not shut to the pharisees.<br />God sees a possibility in every person.<br /><br />Who understands rejection better than our Saviour himself !!!!<br />Sarah<br /><br />Sarah Bhuyannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-79063626707450794352013-05-04T08:07:55.062+05:302013-05-04T08:07:55.062+05:30Profound words, Sarah....thanks much...It's Ch...Profound words, Sarah....thanks much...It's Christ to whom everyone can go w/out any inhibitions....wow that sacrifice and wow that love...amazing grace....AMEN....Raj Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11043347477044729583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-52352878881756475232013-05-03T23:02:24.601+05:302013-05-03T23:02:24.601+05:30Jesus was the biggest revolutionary the world has ...Jesus was the biggest revolutionary the world has ever seen. He defied the 'laws of the day' when he hung out with those in the peripherals. He was called names by the super spiritual of the day.<br /><br />I particularly,repeatedly, remember the moment when Jesus and the woman caught in adultery was alone when the accusers left one by one. Wow, what a moment !!<br />The woman and the Saviour - alone. When I feel rejection, I recall that moment. I replace that woman<br />with myself - me and my Saviour. What a contrast !!<br />Condemnation replaced by compassion and tenderness.<br />I bow down in worship - me and my Saviour alone.<br /><br />Take heart, all who have gone through rejection.<br />Time does not heal, but our God heals and gives us<br />a heart of compassion and tenderness so that we can<br />be compassionate to others. Jesus Christ is the biggest Liberator.<br /><br />Cheers guys !!Love you all,<br />Sarah BhuyanSarah Bhuyannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-11088178894971868522013-05-01T11:53:15.249+05:302013-05-01T11:53:15.249+05:30You have highlighted another failure of the church...You have highlighted another failure of the church, Benji. Sad but true. <br /><br />What you are saying is that we will impress God by obeying HIM. I agree with you. All we can do is to strive to be obedient to HIS commands - Love God and love man. Simple, yet complex. But by HIS grace, we will. God bless you, brother. :)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your thoughts.Raj Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11043347477044729583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-62548573612904956032013-05-01T04:56:13.071+05:302013-05-01T04:56:13.071+05:30A church where God exists only in words and preach...A church where God exists only in words and preachings and not in daily life and actions will never fulfill God's vision for that church. Now a days pastors tend to favor members who spend more for church stuff and neglect the average member who might not be able to provide as much financial support. But that member might be the one who prays day and night for the growth of the church. Such dedication will never go unnoticed by God who sees everything and He will reward every man according to his deeds....<br /><br />there is nothing we can do to change the way people look at us but instead of tryin to impress them, we have to put that same effort to impress God coz that is all that matters...what He thinks abut you !!<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16338829259972178754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-65545970751878642752013-04-30T18:36:41.447+05:302013-04-30T18:36:41.447+05:30Beautifully said, Malcolm. Thank you for your thou...Beautifully said, Malcolm. Thank you for your thoughts. <br /><br />Although we are born sinners, we have been redeemed by the one time perfect sacrifice of our Lord. In other words, we dont make ourselves perfect but we are made perfect by Christ. <br /><br />Am unsure why our bro's and sis' forget this fact when they reject their own. <br /><br />Implied in rejection is "I am perfect but you are not." Sad. Very sad. Raj Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11043347477044729583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-71784708681970647242013-04-30T15:57:38.718+05:302013-04-30T15:57:38.718+05:30God made every living thing, Man made Religion to ...God made every living thing, Man made Religion to hedge people in and keep others out thus setting boundary's and these are the cause of all the problems we face today, even some churches teach falsely and cause separation in families and communities, I firmly believe in the two most important principles taught by Jesus Christ, Love the Lord your God with all your heart mind and strength and love your neighbor as you love yourself. We were born into this world Innocent and perfect but society, family and such have helped us create an EGO that is judgmental and therein lies the main problem of selection and rejection, if only we could remember what we reject is a creation of the Lord we would not be so hasty in our evaluations !!!! Malcolm Jacksonnoreply@blogger.com