Christians who hold to the example set by Jesus Christ generally want every aspect of their daily lives to be based on His teachings. Sometimes this is in stark contrast to what is popular in culture. For example, while people all around them may be busily trying to steal from their workplace, they have to avoid such behaviors. Those who are part of an egalitarian church in Denver aim to live out the teachings of Christ at work and everywhere else.
Hierarchy really has no place in the body of Christ. Unfortunately, because popular culture preys on the need for human beings to exalt themselves above others, Christians sometimes forget that. They may subdue or suffocate others who have gifts that can build others, simply because they want pride of place for themselves.
Gifts are given to everyone in the body in order that all may benefit. Yet, there are still many that prefer to think that some gifts are only specific to particular race, gender or even an age group. Egalitarianism emphasizes Biblical equality in order that all may obey the calling that God has on their lives, without limitation of gender, race or class.
Churches that are called to serve in communities must follow the example set by the Savior. Jesus went out of His way to treat everyone equally. While He is Lord of all, He never held down anyone or put them aside because they were from a different cultural group or gender. He encouraged others to fully live out their calling.
Jesus specifically pointed out that high officials should not lord it over or exercise authority over those in their care. That is in direct contrast to the general attitude of the world, where people command and force others to follow and may even use put downs to achieve their aims. In the body, everyone is to have a servant attitude and regard others as sisters and brothers first.
The push to reserve certain positions in the home and in the body for people who are rich or belong to a particular gender sometimes is accompanied by a misconception of what it means to lead. There are occasions when the leader seems to do exactly what Jesus says Christians should not do. They lord it over others, instead of seeking to lead by serving.
Whoever wants to be greatest should serve, just as Jesus did, giving Himself as a living sacrifice. The body of Christ has to be careful not to take the wrong attitudes and put them into things that are holy. Ministries and gifts are not limited to a particular group and followers of Christ benefit by practicing what He preached.
People who are a part of egalitarian churches are fee to serve by using their gifts. They know that whatever they do is done through the power of the Holy Spirit, not through their connections, their money or any other physical factor. By observing what He did in different situations, they are able to make good decisions on how to live in different situations.
Hierarchy really has no place in the body of Christ. Unfortunately, because popular culture preys on the need for human beings to exalt themselves above others, Christians sometimes forget that. They may subdue or suffocate others who have gifts that can build others, simply because they want pride of place for themselves.
Gifts are given to everyone in the body in order that all may benefit. Yet, there are still many that prefer to think that some gifts are only specific to particular race, gender or even an age group. Egalitarianism emphasizes Biblical equality in order that all may obey the calling that God has on their lives, without limitation of gender, race or class.
Churches that are called to serve in communities must follow the example set by the Savior. Jesus went out of His way to treat everyone equally. While He is Lord of all, He never held down anyone or put them aside because they were from a different cultural group or gender. He encouraged others to fully live out their calling.
Jesus specifically pointed out that high officials should not lord it over or exercise authority over those in their care. That is in direct contrast to the general attitude of the world, where people command and force others to follow and may even use put downs to achieve their aims. In the body, everyone is to have a servant attitude and regard others as sisters and brothers first.
The push to reserve certain positions in the home and in the body for people who are rich or belong to a particular gender sometimes is accompanied by a misconception of what it means to lead. There are occasions when the leader seems to do exactly what Jesus says Christians should not do. They lord it over others, instead of seeking to lead by serving.
Whoever wants to be greatest should serve, just as Jesus did, giving Himself as a living sacrifice. The body of Christ has to be careful not to take the wrong attitudes and put them into things that are holy. Ministries and gifts are not limited to a particular group and followers of Christ benefit by practicing what He preached.
People who are a part of egalitarian churches are fee to serve by using their gifts. They know that whatever they do is done through the power of the Holy Spirit, not through their connections, their money or any other physical factor. By observing what He did in different situations, they are able to make good decisions on how to live in different situations.
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