Faith Venture

Paul lays out his vision of an ideal Christian gathering (or church) in his letter of advice to Timothy (1 Timothy). I think if we step back and stop picking on certain things that you may either agree or disagree with (a common way of reading), we can discern some interesting things.

• Men should be praying.
• Women should not be flaunting wealth.
• Women should be humble before the Lord.
• Leaders should lead orderly lives based on God’s principles.

Actually, I think that’s pretty cool. I’d like that sort of church. Forget the politics and personal promotion. Focus on God and on living a life of walking with God. We pray. We care for one another. We attract new people because we don’t act like “leaders” from business or entertainment or whatever. We are with-God and people know it.

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