Stop Killing Jesus Over and Over Again, Leave No Stone Unturne

Apr

2008

Stop Killing Jesus Over and Over Again

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When I stop, and look at how the world is revolving and evolving, it makes me wonder how long before God says those words, "It's enough." The culture we live in has evolved way beyond anyone's imagination. We deal and live in situations we would have been stoned for years ago, we partake in relationships and environments that water down our spirituality.

I find myself asking why? Is it to survive, keep up with the Jones', or be a part of an ever growing world? Do we really and truly surround ourselves with good people and good situations? Or do we get caught up in the rut of doing what today's time calls Christianity. I left my last church for many reasons. I was playing religion. I was attending for the wrong reasons. I went to church because the Bible said assemble yourselves together. I finally found a church home that hasn't tagged itself with the word religion.

I have booked probably 5000 dates in churches and talked with thousands of pastors and ministers. What did I get out of all of this? A lot of heartache and heartburn. But, let me be fair, we have a lot of great pastors and churches. But, I am talking about REAL love for Christ. Not a commitment to go to the next level. Not a commitment to look like a Christian. Not a commitment to further your singing career. A true genuine love for Christ and what's real to you.

I am so tired of fake people and their hidden agendas. I am ready to see a crop of people rise that can take on more than teachings and desires. I get mad, VERY mad when I think that our precious Jesus, was murdered by religion. He was crucified by beliefs and modern religion of its time. And guess what? We are doing it again. Jesus is being killed and removed from our churches, our songs, our business, schools and families. He is being crucified again, without the cross. It's by words, segregation, success, publicity, bigger churches, social standings, compassion for other countries and their beliefs, human desires and the world's evolving social cancers.

What are those cancers? PEOPLE. I am a very open minded man, a very compassionate promoter and manager. I care for the church, the artist and pastors I work with. I am not dominated by religion or segregated by beliefs. I am not calloused or burned out on my job, I am calloused and burned out on hypocrisy.

The scientists of the world are worried about Global Warming. I am concerned about Christianity cooling. We're more concerned about letting society evolve than we are letting Jesus be involved. I am just ready for us to see what is real. To do what is right. And stop allowing ourselves to get caught up in the moment not the movement of Christ.

God Bless
Rick Hendrix
http://www.rickhendrix.com

Reader Comments

I agree 100% !!! We were Just discussing this in our Wed.Night Class last night, so true, we do all get cought up in the world and what other ppl are doing, we really need to start Fcusing ON Jesus and what he Actually Means to Each and Every one of us,
Dont Let Satan use his schemes to fool us!!!
Thank You Again!
Amen!

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 04/03/2008

"I went to church because the Bible said assemble yourselves together. "

They met in houses - not huge churches, not even small churches. It's hard to be a hypocrit when you are living a life that is actively involved with and open with others. When was the last time you invited people into your home for fellowship?

Christians have grown away from true fellowship and we are weaker for it. We don't have meaningful relationships with other Christians so how can we impact the world? What are you hiding that prevents you from having true fellowship with other believers?

If you can't have fellowship with a brother or sister that you can see - how can you have fellowship with the Father whom you can't see?

Commented by Tim-He's Alive On 04/04/2008

Preach it, brother, preach it!

God is good all the time & all the time God is good.

Elaine Harcourt

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 04/05/2008

I still love this article!

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 04/13/2008

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