Moving Past Christian Institutions

Christian institutions based on organization have a defined role for
everyone.
There is a defined process for newcomers.
There is a defined process for placement and relationships.
There is a defined process for change and advancement.
There is a defined process for threats to stability.

Many are trapped by the comfort of being guided, which constrains
free will.
Christian institutions based on escape teach an understanding that
avoids the fear of hard testing.
There may be places to hide from the world.

There may be a promise made for rapture before the tribulation.
There may be a view that one is saved upon calling to the Lord.
There may be an interpretation that God controls everyone.
Many are trapped by the certainty that nothing needs to be done even
when so much needs to be done.
Christian institutions based on servitude keep people working
without questions.

People should not question the nature of God.
People should not question the meaning of the Holy Bible.
People should not assume great roles but be humble.
People should evangelize out of duty.
People should just keep trying.

Many are trapped by a sense of obligation that blocks real selfless
serving.
Christian institutions based on hope feed people comforting dreams
even when the dreams block spiritual growth.
People dream about all people being saved.

People dream of all suffering being relieved.
People dream of great prosperity.
People dream of an end to sorrow.
People dream of ideal friendships.
People dream of the imminent return of Jesus.
Many are trapped by collective dreams that hinder people from
understanding God’s plan.

The Body of Christ should only have one institution based on truth.
This institution should not exist through coercion or peer pressure.
This institution should rely upon the power of truth to bond
Christians together in fellowship.
Our institution should rely upon the power of truth to teach
Christians how to organize.
Our institution should rely upon the power of truth to let Christians
know how the journey should proceed.

Our institution should rely upon the power of truth to motive
Christians to serve in love.
Our institution should rely upon the power of truth to affirm hope
and trust in the plan of God.
We must be mature to prepare the Christian Body for the return of
our Lord.
We must unite under the center of truth.