“Some of you are saying “I am a follower of Paul” and others say that they are for Apollo’s or for Peter; and some that they alone are the true followers of Christ. And so in effect, you have broken Christ into many pieces. But did I. Paul die for your sins? Were any of you baptized in my name...” 1 Corinthians1.12-13. Living Bible.
The spirit of denomination has become so entrenched in the Body of Christ that in practice, we have divided the Body rather than be united. The consequences are a limiting Christian experience where the level of growth is stunted and believers are stuck to the doctrines from their Pastors and General Overseers rather than be equipped by the rich variety of ministration from the Body of Christ worldwide.
In effect, we are working against ourselves rather than have a united common front against the works of satan. No wonder our light is not shining brightly as it should because we are feeding from the crumbs of man rather than eat from the bread of life. We are not called to our denominations and churches but to Christ. Keep that in perspective and be open to be taught by the Holy Spirit from the Body of Christ.
The spirit of denomination is not of God for we have only one Spirit and He unites us in Christ.We have fractionated the Body of Christ into the territorial kingdoms of Pastors and General Overseers. We are dividing our loyalties away from Christ to various Ministers.
“And he gave some, apostles and some prophets; and some evangelists; and some pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ” Ephesians 4.11-12. NKJV
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