This is the first in a series of posts based on a series of sermons our pastor has been presenting in the last several weeks. Some of the earlier entries don't have the scripture references, but I have been diligent lately to get them down.
I. "Slinging Mud on the Bride of Christ."
There are 4 types of mudslingers:
1. The Missing
These are people who left the church and are ready to tell you everything that is wrong with it - some of which might be true, but most of which probably isn't. Otherwise known as the blame game.
2. The Malcontents
The chronic complainers - they always have something to complain about.
3. The Moochers
The people who believe the church exists solely for meeting their needs. They never have any input, but they'll let you know if their needs, as they see them, aren't met.
4. The Misbehavers
Church members who misbehave publically - an example was a man in a restaurant who was so critical & demanding (and loud) that he had a waitress almost in tears.
Three results of mudslinging:
1. The devil is handed an opportunity
2. The lost are handed an excuse.
3. The Lord is handed a heartache.
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