Grew up on the Pentecostal front pew. I am concerned at what I'm seeing. Now, stepping outside of the denomination of which I am 4th generation, I am grieved by what I see and hear. I am a church misfit currently. Everywhere I look I see Ted Talks and revival culture. In my humble opinion, something has gone off the rails. I appreciate your post and the heart behind it. I think we can be critical thinkers without having a critical attitude. We can judge well without being self righteous. Lord, help us all! And this is good reminder that the Holy Spirit is the one who draws men into God.
Audra, thank you for voicing your thoughts from a lived experience of being Pentecostal.
There are most definitely things I see as well from the Pentecostal "tribe" where I scratch my head and ask what could be changed to adhere more toward a faithful stewardship of God's Word and Spirit.
I like what you wrote - "We can judge well without being self-righteous." I just saw a IG Reel from Pastor Eric Mason, where he said, "judging and being judgmental are two different things." Which I wholeheartedly agree with! I think you are saying that.
Unfortunately, in what I shared, my heart was judgmental in my judging, one of which I needed to repent of.
Grateful for your voice my friend!!! Please continue to offer me wisdom.
Yes, I understand where you were coming from in this post and I really appreciate your honesty and humility- so needed. We all have to guard against self-righteousness. Thanks for the vulnerability, which leads others to take their hearts before the Lord.
"Search my heart, Oh, God."
I am in full agreement- "faithful stewardship of God's Word and Spirit." Amen.
I have really been enjoying Remnant Radio podcasts. I watch them on YouTube. A lot of wisdom!
So good. Thank you Jesus for the opportunity to search our hearts. Thank you for leading us in your way everlasting!
Absolutely!!! The Lord truly knows what we wrestle with, whether we realize it or not.
Thanks for the note, pastor!
Grew up on the Pentecostal front pew. I am concerned at what I'm seeing. Now, stepping outside of the denomination of which I am 4th generation, I am grieved by what I see and hear. I am a church misfit currently. Everywhere I look I see Ted Talks and revival culture. In my humble opinion, something has gone off the rails. I appreciate your post and the heart behind it. I think we can be critical thinkers without having a critical attitude. We can judge well without being self righteous. Lord, help us all! And this is good reminder that the Holy Spirit is the one who draws men into God.
Audra, thank you for voicing your thoughts from a lived experience of being Pentecostal.
There are most definitely things I see as well from the Pentecostal "tribe" where I scratch my head and ask what could be changed to adhere more toward a faithful stewardship of God's Word and Spirit.
I like what you wrote - "We can judge well without being self-righteous." I just saw a IG Reel from Pastor Eric Mason, where he said, "judging and being judgmental are two different things." Which I wholeheartedly agree with! I think you are saying that.
Unfortunately, in what I shared, my heart was judgmental in my judging, one of which I needed to repent of.
Grateful for your voice my friend!!! Please continue to offer me wisdom.
Yes, I understand where you were coming from in this post and I really appreciate your honesty and humility- so needed. We all have to guard against self-righteousness. Thanks for the vulnerability, which leads others to take their hearts before the Lord.
"Search my heart, Oh, God."
I am in full agreement- "faithful stewardship of God's Word and Spirit." Amen.
I have really been enjoying Remnant Radio podcasts. I watch them on YouTube. A lot of wisdom!
Blessings to you!