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For many years of my theological and biblical studies, as well as careful observation of contemporary Christianity, I often wonder if this is the legacy that Christ entrusted to His disciples, who later became apostles and then the ecclesia.

Just think about it: the Scriptures emphasize truth, justice, and judgment as hallmarks of true religion.

Micah 6:8 (ESV): “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” [1]

Psalm 89:14 (ESV): “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.” [2]

Isaiah 59:14 (KJV): “And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.” [3]

Cross-reference: Psalm 9:8 (ESV): “He judges the world with justice; he governs the peoples with equity.” [4]

Yet what I see today is manipulation, insincerity, and selfishness. The Scriptures stress that true Christianity involves separating oneself from defilement and idols…

2 Corinthians 6:17 (ESV): “Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you.”

1 John 5:21 (ESV): “Little children, keep yourselves from idols.”

Cross-reference: Revelation 21:8 (ESV): “But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

Jeremiah 32:34 (ESV): “…they set up their abominations in the house that bears my name, and they defiled it.” [5]

…but in contemporary religion, I observe a form of modern idolatry—incorporating charms and various forms of sorcery into the faith community, all satanically justified as protection.

Sometimes, I wonder if the clergy, priests, and so-called leaders promoting these defilements ever take the time to view the world through the lens of Holy Scripture. The Word of God emphasizes that God is holy, and those who worship Him must do so in truth and spirit.

John 4:24 (ESV): “God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

However, in contemporary religion, I see people appearing naked and worldly, shouting and making noise to satisfy their egos and lusts, while their lustful leaders applaud them, spending long hours fulfilling their heart’s desires instead of listening to the voice of the Spirit through the breath of God—the Word and sincere sobriety of a contrite spirit.

The Scriptures also stress respect for parents and honoring those in authority…

Exodus 20:12 (ESV): “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” [6][7]

Ephesians 6:1-3 (ESV): “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’ (this is the first commandment with a promise), ‘that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.'” [8][9]

Cross-reference: Proverbs 30:17 (ESV): “The eye that mocks a father and scorns to obey a mother will be picked out by the ravens of the valley and eaten by the vultures.” [6]

1 Peter 2:17 (ESV): “Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.” [10]

…yet I witness open disrespect for elders and parents, alongside outright lawlessness. Even some so-called end-time leaders support this behavior. What a shame and how shallow it is to notice that leaders within the same denomination engage in bloody conflicts over leadership positions in the name of the church.

As a young scholar of the Word, I sometimes wonder if this is the foundation that the Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior, laid for His Bride, characterized by love, power, and holiness. I question whether worldliness, satanism, and egoism, openly demonstrated and promoted in the name of religion, can lead those who love and practice it to the prepared place set aside by the Bridegroom of the church.

Be warned: the Bible concludes its books with the revelation of Christ that John witnessed.

Revelation 22:15 (ESV): “Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.”

Without these are the dogs, and those who practice (Revelation 21:8) will not enter but will have their place in the lake of fire.

Revelation 21:8 (ESV): “But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

The Scriptures cannot be broken because of your sinful styles transferred to you. Even sinners in Zion will be judged.

Isaiah 33:14 (ESV): “The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling has seized the godless: ‘Who among us can dwell with the consuming fire? Who among us can dwell with everlasting burnings?'”

The way out: it’s not too late.

Romans 10:9-10 (ESV): “…if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.”

Please don’t ignore it. These words are for your enlightenment. Retrace your steps back to the foundation laid by Jesus. Anything you’re doing that is not taught by Christ and not practiced by the apostles is merely your new invention. And do not forget Christ’s final command:

Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV): “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”

Note: If you belong to an assembly that only entertains, jokes, and enjoys eloquent speech while neglecting the words of the Bridegroom, then you better run to Christ before it’s too late.

By Benjamin Emmanuel

Teacher, Administrator, Counsellor, Mentor, Conflictologist and ICT Operator

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