Roman Catholic Church fails the people

I believe that the Roman Catholic Church has a huge misunderstanding about what Jesus meant when He said: "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven."Mat 19:14 The sexual abuse of young boys is an ongoing issue within the Catholic Church, where in the Bible does it say that the Priest are forbidden to be married, and instead are allowed to sexually abuse young Children? I know that not every Roman Catholic Priest is a child molester, but it is obviously a fact that many Priest in the past and presently are conducting themselves in a most despicable way, and that those Priest who do these things are protected by the Pope and the leadership within the Roman Catholic hierarchy. Instead of being defrocked and held responsible, the Catholic Church re-locates these foul Priest and tries to sweep the issue under the carpet. It is only because of the pressure from the media and people that were abused as children that came forward that this is out in the open, the Church would have left everybody in the dark just as they left the people in the dark before the reformation.Can the Roman Catholic Church truly be called a Christian Church? The abuses, other scandals and the handling of the issues by the Pope, Cardinals and Priest leads me to believe otherwise. The first Century Church in Jerusalem and the Churches in Asia minor established by the apostle Paul can be called true Christian Churches, although not perfect, but adhering to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, holding fast to sound doctrine and rebuking those who strayed from the true faith. The Roman Catholic Church would have been severally rebuked, by Paul and the other apostles and early church fathers. Today, many Catholics know what's going on within their church but only a few are willing to speak out against these abuses committed by these priest.The majority of Roman Catholic's are either blind or they are turning a blind eye to these horrible acts committed by these priest who are suppose to serve the people and not to control and exercise lordship over them. They are far from the meaning of Christian or Christ like. Shame on them, do they really believe that the will escape punishment? Do these priest believe that they are above the law? How can they confess to believe in Jesus and His teachings and not do those things that He commanded? God will hold them accountable for their action, they may be protected by the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church, but the time will come when they will be judged for their actions and I believe that their punishment will be severe. I hope and pray that the Roman Catholic Church will change their stance on the issue and address the problems that has been an ongoing problem for centuries now and starts being honest about what is going on behind closed doors.

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"Revival"

I hear many pastors and believers say: “Pray for a mighty revival.”  I am all for revival, but the revival needs to start with the church first and foremost. There are many issues within the body of Christ that are conveniently swept under the carpet by many of today’s churches. The divorce rate within the church is greater than outside the church. Immorality is overlooked and sin is not addressed because “we don’t want to offend anybody”.  In many ways the church has compromised with the world. A lot of churches lack good stewardship. We have so many church programs, activities and festivities, etc.  Many of us are running around looking busy doing the Lord’s work… are we?  Are we really doing the Lord’s work? There are outreaches, altar calls and crusades which are good in itself and needed, but I have to ask myself the question, what are the motives? Many times I hear about big numbers of people coming forward to receive Christ on some major outreach events.  “Thousands of people accepted the Lord over the weekend and they are going to heaven.” Really, how do we know?   Perhaps some just come forward because of emotions and atmosphere of the rock concert like environment. Thousands of people raising their hands to praise the Lord. Personally I wish and pray that everyone that has come forward at any church or event, received Jesus as Lord and Savior.  In reality, only God knows the heart. Many of our churches have missions and missionaries that go all over the world bringing the gospel to people. I love missions and many good things have been accomplished and many have come to know the Lord.  We establish churches around the world, reaching out via the internet and radio. Awesome, love it!  What about right here at home, in our home church? Are the pastors and others reaching out to their own congregation and see the problems of many? Many people are sick with cancer and other diseases. Some are in financial problems, had their homes foreclosed, lost their jobs and are in desperate need for help. Some person that sits next to you in the seat at church, may be spending the night in their car because they are out of a job and lost their home. I’m not downing the church, I think overall we as the church do a good job. The reason I was thinking about this in the first place, is because of a comment I received on one of my videos. This following  comment made me think about all the hoopla in the church and the failure to serve our next door neighbor.  I believe, this church failed horribly and was a poor witness to a person in need.

Here is the comment: “I agree there is a Heaven and Hell. I believe Jesus said it best when he spoke of The Great Commission. I actually had lost my parents to cancer just recently, and went to the church, I was told the pastor was too busy, and the associate pastor was gone. I then called up my Buddhist friend who told me, “I think Jesus wants to use in a special way.” His compassion, and understanding helped me more than any MAN has ever done in a VERY difficult time in my life.”

This is a sad situation when you have a supposed shepherd of the flock being too busy with activities instead of ministering to a person in need of help and comfort. I think we all need to step back sometimes, (that includes me). We all need to test and examine ourselves to see if we are truly in the faith as Paul wrote. Are we reflecting the love of Jesus with our lives and deeds to others?  Like so many like to say: “What would Jesus do?” What do you think Jesus would have done with this person that came to the church seeking for comfort?

“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.” 2Cr 13:5

“For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?” 1Peter 4:17.

Knowledge puffs up and there are many that claim knowledge of the scriptures, prophesies and eschatology. Some quote scriptures all day long condemning and judging others.  What good does all that knowledge do, if there is no love? What good does all the knowledge of scripture do, if there is no wisdom? Paul said that the greatest gift of all is love.  Love for our neighbors,  just as Jesus has commanded us. Jesus would not have turned this person away saying, “I’m sorry, but I AM to busy right now, come back later”.

“This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12

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