God puts us in churches so that we will learn to love others; so that our rough edges will be worn off. When you feel like fleeing to another or different church, know you are moving close to spiritual growth. One purpose of church is to place us in covenant relationship with those whom we may not prefer, teaching us to accept and love others. It’s not about us; getting our egos stroked or our preferences satisfied. It’s about uncovering the image of God within us through laying aside our ego desires and learning to accept and love the community of faith of which we are a part. May we be and become the Church.
01779 – Becoming the Church
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