[Blackwatch]

I agree with Doggystyle, The church has gotten away from trying to teach the world about the Gospel and does too much packaging and repackaging of the Gospel to fit the world's tastes. Steping and Dancing in Church maybe suitable for some without loosing the reverence for God's word and Jesus' work on the cross, I see these things as being subjective (to each his own). I have a problem with people redefining what is sin and what isn't sin. I am all for critical examination of our values and if there needs to be a change, than so be it. But let that change come from a better understanding of God's word and therefore God's will, not pressure from secular forces to become more "tolerant" and "politically correct". There must come a time in every believer's life when he or she is confronted with life's deeper questions (What is my purpose? What is Truth?, What is true Righteousness?, etc.) and we can't shout, sing, step, or dance our way around these questions, we have to answer them. The answer comes from critical self examination and critical scripture examination. I wonder how many of these "contemporary" churches are challenging us to grow, confronting us with Truth, and convicting us with love? It's okay to enjoy yourself and enjoy your salvation, but don't do it to the neglect of your spiritual growth. Many of these things that we call enjoyable or entertaining are not profitable for spiritual growth (I am not saying that they are wrong or sinful, I am just saying they shouldn't substitute for an authentic relationship with God through Jesus the Christ). Don't think that just because I sing in the choir, step on the "Holy Ghost step team", preach God's word, etc. that I am therefore saved, without first and daily "denying yourself and carrying the cross" as Jesus commands us.
Again, Great Discussion, I have been truely blessed.
Blackwatch!!!