Consumer Christianity

Attitudes that show we are relating to our church as consumers:

  1. Consistently dwelling on the thought, “Is this church the right fit for me?”
  2. Having an attitude that says, “If the leadership would just do ______________ better, then I would be happier.”
  3. Comparing the offerings of your church to another church.
  4. Seeing things that need to be improved in your church but taking no responsibility to do anything about them yourself.

A church operates more like a family than a store. If we miss this, then we will always have dissatisfaction towards those who are trying to love and help us.

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About Lane Corley

I am - Follower of Jesus Christ - Husband to the beautiful and patient Heather Corley - Father of three. - Church Planter / Church Planting Strategist with the Louisiana Baptist Convention. - When I can, I’m reading, raised bed gardening, deer hunting, and on mission with my church. - Hoping to be helpful.

Posted on February 10, 2011, in Discipleship. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.

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