Church Politics

So many spats take place in society. So much judgement, arrogance and self-righteousness, with disrespect and disregard for others' viewpoints occur. Feelings are neglected and self supercedes everything else. These are the microscopic versions of wars. Greed and desire for power, ranking, position and hierarchy are the aims. Clubs are in the news for this phenomenon but most shamefully, even churches. The reason for all these is the existence of humans! We were not made as we are but the progress of time has degraded and degenerated our values. Religion and faith have become episodes to correct others' viewpoints even if we have no right to, rather than focusing on the source of our faith, which is, God!

We have become morally licentious and this label is notwithstanding the sexual promiscuity and lack of purity around. Extremism and terrorism result from pride, in the name of God! Our God of LOVE! Who is deemed more worthy, more faithful when we are all humans in the sight of the MOST HIGH?! God's name has been greatly abused by humans in conducting these illicit activities. He does not want all these, we make it seem that He does! We scandalise him and profane His holy name and presence with blasphemy, murder and crime! God will judge and punish the wicked. We are not letting Him be who He is by taking over His role of justifier, judge and revenger. In His time, at the proper stage in history, will He advocate His reign fully. If He exudes mercy and patience now, we are belittling his rule by being our own executors. Everyone will have to answer to the Most High ultimately for all our deeds. Let the wicked-doers gain their punishment then! Why do it for Him? He does not need us to. He is the Almighty, all-powerful and ever living God!

Why spend all our time fighting among ourselves when He called us to spread His love?
So remember His message to us
We are one family in the Lord, working hand in hand

So apt to describe politics in church, where people who serve "for God's glory" desire personal power, ranking and recognition instead. They want to prove to others that their views are in accordance with the laws and they love God through what they do and say. Is there a need to prove anything when God has eyes to see their heart?!