"A Letter to the Church"

1,422 Words

As brethren, I beseech you to pray unceasingly and with supplication for God’s wisdom.  For, there is none more powerful than one for wisdom—and there be not any need for one more complex, as when blessed with wisdom, everything else of God shall be granted unto you. 

I say to you today, it is our Fathers command and most vital that you refrain from leading His sheep away from the church.  Take not issue with the behaviors of those who may have fallen away.  For, to rebuff them, is to abandon your mission.  How might a man choose God, were he to be so spurned?  Is it not so, that our Savior makes us clean?  How then shall you deny this to others?  Be you of the understanding, that it is not for a man to be clean before entering fellowship —It is God who will make him clean.  To discourage those who seek God, or the knowledge of God, is to be among His enemies.  Know now that our brothers need not be clean to enter into fellowship.  For we were directed to show faith that God will put Himself in the heart of men.  Seek prayer, practice praise, and encourage worship with those that they may be enlightened.  Share with them many testimonies of joy, compassion, and thanksgiving.  Leaving nothing out, that is of God or the Holy Scriptures.

Believe not, that your brother’s shortcomings are yours to repair.  You have little time for these things.  Be you reminded to examine your intentions and motives in all of your service and attend to lost sheep with care and longing.  Remove yourself from fault-finding and dishonoring those who are unaware, untrained or young in the Word.  For you may surely be held accountable thus, for separating them from the Father.  Make no discomfort for them as they enter the church, greeting all with gladness and great welcome.  Look not at their past or their current sins.  Take not on the responsibility for such doings — rather lead by example in all of your comings and goings.  Knowing well, that with time, dedication and study, they too will become more as you.  Watch eagerly for the progression of those who show interest.  For both those who believe, and those who do not.  Instill hope and faith where there may be none.  That these fellows might draw nearer to our Savior, so as to give Him the glory, and not yourselves.   

I speak to you now with profoundness in addressing all divisions within the Church.  May not one person ever divide a fellowship.  There be none who can ever justify such action.  For, is it not true, that God founded His church to be as a one bride to the Son?  Did He not pay the ransom that you might together be as one?  Moreover, establish not two churches from whence there was one.  Fearing these actions shall surely weaken both.  Have you not been given and studied His Scriptures?  Where might you find acceptance for this thing?  Does God through His Word not expect us to forgive one another’s transgressions?  How then might you explain such suppositions?  Rather cling firmly to one another, having faith that the Holy Spirit will carry you in all times of disputation.

Make not, common mention of the name of the evil one, for to do so might promote his cause.  Know that his realm is one of confusion and his ways are contrived.  For often it is your first thoughts that arise from him and it is these that are destructive.  Yeshua’s plan will be made known to you when you reject these temptations and refuse to act in haste.  Hold off and pay heed to the Holy Spirit before proceeding in all things.  Give not the evil one any delight in the course of your days, and seek often His perfect guidance and protection.  Pay close attention and listen, for the Holy Spirit will manifest itself, that you might follow the Lord’s intent, lest you fall victim to Satan’s prey.  Make known to Him your fears and be confident that courage will be provided.  For fear must always exist before courage.  Were fear not at hand, courage could serve no purpose.  Confess your sins promptly, and be not fooled by Satan’s wickedness, believing not in his allegations that God will not forgive your sins.  Be strong to carry His name in all that you do.  Be of great courage in practicing His beliefs and show pride in Him with your unyielding support. 

Ground your children in the Gospel and pray not to enable their faults.  For, the time will come that your sacrifice might be greater than one you can bear!  Were you to be asked to deny Christ, lest your children be killed, what then might you do having not practiced such sacrifices for their sake?  Grow your children with moderation.  Pay no disservice to them by relinquishing your standards.  For, is it the world that instructs your children well?  I think not.  Blame not their shortcomings on others for it is your duty to train them, and you are their example.  When your children find trouble it is you who must make demands of them, and not waiver in your discipline.  Make known to them their boundaries and hold tight to your rules for these are the true signs of love and not the reverse.  Be consistent in all things in your parenting, as in this way their lessons may be understood.  Has your Father not shown you His ways are narrow, yet His fruit is ever yielding?  For where these families thrive, so also may God.  Gentle is the Lord’s way, and so shall yours be with your offspring.  For it’s the quiet voice that is heard and considered and not the boisterous one.  Be quick to forgive and patient with their progress.  For not one is alike.  May your affection abound, as you praise them often, thereby expressing the perfect love that God has bestowed on us all. 
I strongly caution you now, to thoroughly abstain from proclamations about who may, or may not be worthy of eternal life.  These things are wholly not of your concern.  For, the magnitude of such declarations, far exceed your authority!  To convict any man is to presume to be God!  Were it for us to judge, what need for then did Christ die?  I admonish you now, to right your understanding of Salvation.  Murmur none of these things, as it shall certainly warrant you distance from God.  I charge you to do work for the Kingdom and not the evil one.  Remain steadfast and mindful that you not be left absent of forgiveness.  For it is a remarkable gift that our Master was crucified in your name’s sake!

Today I impress upon you to know respect for all people. For, are their tears not also clear?  Is their blood not also red, and do not their lungs fill again with air?  Whether they may be, or not be, of our religion, our following, or our race.  Be they young, old or infirmed.  Share the good news equally with those who might displease, disagree, or whom may lack appeal.  Attend to each and every one of these brothers as you would friends, family and prized loved ones.  Are all people not deserving of even a measure of love we bestow on adornments, holdings or interests?  Where our fellows have ways we cannot comprehend, fail not to afford acting as good disciples.  For, it has been commanded of us to do so, such that we should maintain our decent and honest direction.  Continue in your mission of works to introduce, uphold and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Search to find common ground with everyone, confident that you may also gain from their foreign knowledge.  Be you at peace with all people knowing only that God loves them and you, yet the same. 
It is these things for which I address you and now give you leave.  I beg you proclaim good tidings to our fellows and be prompt about finishing His work here on earth.  May the God of Heaven and His legions of angels, be overjoyed with your service, and glad in your works.  Go now gather His flock, that they may be ready for the Messiah’s return.  In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with the power of the Holy Spirit, and in the presence of God our Father, Amen.