The Kind of Church Some Need
By Johnie Edwards

I just thought of the kind of church some folks need. Take a look and see if you agree and know anyone like this:

  1. Allows its members to come and go as they like: This church never mentions Hebrews 10:25 where we can read about "forsaking the assembling of yourselves together..." It lets its members know that they can come and go as they please. This church shows no concern about whether or not its members attend. 
  2. Encourages the members to put everything else ahead of the Church. If you make a list of priorities, the church goes at the bottom of the list. Oh, I know the Bible says: "But seek ye first the kingdom of God...." (Matthew 6:33).
  3. Has appropriate sermons: The sermons preached in this church are about love, grace, funny stories that make one laugh, kid skits and drama, and news events. The preacher doesn't always quote Scripture; and he says nothing about sin and hell. Who wants to hear that old stuff? The modesty taught in the New Testament was for those who lived back in the first century (1 Timothy 2:9)
  4. Allows social drinking: Oh, I don't mean getting drunk! A church that understands that "a little wine is good for the stomach" is my kind of church (1 Timothy 5:23). Everyone knows that Jesus turned water into wine (John 2).  
  5. Knows that sports build character: A church that doesn't know this is simply out of touch. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, you know. I know what Paul said about exercise, but remember, he didn't have any kids (1 Timothy 4:7-8). A church should not expect my son/daughter to leave a Wednesday night game to attend Bible study. Children get enough studying at school!
  6. Does not withdraw from unruly members: Oh, I know the apostle Paul said "withdraw from those who walk disorderly" (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15); but that just makes folks mad, and they may withdraw themselves from the church. After all, not many churches today are following this old command!
  7. Quotes less scripture: People need a church that is fun to attend-one where they can hear funny stories, watch kids' skits, and participate in book/movie reviews. Most church members do not want to hear so much Scripture; they want to leave with a fuzzy feeling. 

This sounds like the kind of church for which many people are searching-my kind of church! What do you think?