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Originally Posted by 1Corinth2v4
Sister Alvear,
That comment wasn't directed at you, but now I'll address you. My beef isn't with art work, nor do I mind puppets for the kiddies either!
I understand the goal is winning souls, but how far should we go to win them?
Should I have an occasional beer with a sinner to reach them, or should I hang out at strip bars and testify God's goodness?
Should I call a famous rappers to perform at church so I can draw the youth, and then hit them with the gospel?
How far should I go?
When I read the bible's text, I see men of old full of boldness preaching on streets and in prisons, and not once did they utilize worldly attractions.
Paul said his speech and preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.
It was the power of the Holy Ghost drew and saved crowds, not fancy words, lights, or concerts. Shouldn't we utilize the bible as an example?
Society has pulled away from biblical example and has implemented their own method. Churches are starting to substitute prayer, gifts of the spirit, bible teachings, by introducing certain attractions, and this ought not to be so.
But, I would understand if these churches lack anointing, biblical teaching, Holy Ghost, commitment, etc. I mean, all they would have is color lights and rock concerts to draw people. This is the same method rock bands use to recruit people, there's no difference.
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I think I understand what you are saying however we must look at each situation...No, I do not and would not even think of some beer drinking famous rappers at my church...never...let me be buried first BUT to liken say lights or smoke to a bar room is not just.
Young people will be young people...My son Raul Jr (only blood son) has been "grown" since he was born...however some of my other boys I have had to have more patience with...Dirlei (youngest) loves all kinds of weird sounds on his guitar...lol...
My daughter in law (not here now in another area of Brazil) worked with the choir she liked lights and gloves and the works...they would fast and pray for weeks before they would have their singings and whatever´s...Her group still continues...
My son Michael likes the Negro Spiritual´s...
Ednei and I like the Jewish worship class...he is my clone up here...when it comes to worship….
Brother Alvear is laid back...Amazing Grace is fine for him...
I am full of adventure...Now that is crazy for an old woman like me...I love a challenge...My class might come out dressed like Jews of long ago...they might have worship flags...never can tell what might cross my mind...
I think excitement is great and creating an atmosphere for worship is a special gift...
I think common sense applies…Did not Paul say some have a song..some a this or that…
OF course you do not know what I went through with some visitors up here...
I am different...don´t fit in anyone´s box...I showed up at our convention with my group and sit up a booth for the tabernacle feast! Got people´s attention...got to tell them a lot about the feast of the tabernacles...
Well you won´t find trained dancers and beer drinkers and hooter´s girls preforming at our church..but you may happen to come on a Sunday that Brother Alvear says do something Janice...
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