Mark 10:45 "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Matthew 28:19–20 "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
John 20:21 "Again Jesus said, 'Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.'”
John 13:14–17 "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16 I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
Ask not what your church can do for you. Ask what you can do for the Kingdom of God through your church.
3 comments:
Wow,the results of that survey is sad,very sad!
In defense of the Church I believe the respondents weren't thinking hard enough about that question.
If you briefly investigate the Book of Acts the function of the Church is repetitively demonstrated; sharing the Gospel and serving the needs others are the central themes.
Ephesians 4 gives a good picture of how the body of Christ should function for each part to do its work. In essence verse 11 says that Christ called some to be in leadership positions. Then verse 12 says these leaders are to prepare (equip) the church members for works of service - - - this causes the body to grow and mature in Christ as each part begins to do its work. As the spiritual needs are met, the members begin to become mature Christians and they will recognize their purpose and role in furthering the Kingdom of God here on Earth.
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