Thursday, January 6, 2011

1 Cor 3 Temples and Denominations

I have always looked at this chapter from the view that it addresses a broader scope than the divisions within an individual church. I look at this as "slam" against denominations who tout their virtues over other. I know that this has not been the case in recent history but became more of a topic in the 70s and 80s. I am blessed to have been part of a non-denominational church for my entire life and am still skeptical when we are moving into a box. I know that there are benefits to being a part of one (resources, broader affiliations and networks, etc) but we still need to be careful as to how we are "building" the temple. Will what one denomination add to the temple (our lives and souls) be better than another? What if we go the wrong way? Only the test of God's fire will tell. Still, it is our responsibility to enhance and improve the temple daily - by reading His word, by being open to becoming His hands, feet, eyes and ears and His mouth. Working out my salvation daily...

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