The local pastor isn't afforded this luxury. People see his kids misbehave and have even seen him argue with his wife on a few occasions. This encourages them to idolize those who they don't know and despise those who they do know. They long for a pastor who isn't real.
The same is true for the community in the local church. You can't simply unfriend or block annoying people. You rarely are surrounded with people that are just like you in every way and share all the same interests.
Moreover, it takes more effort to develop flesh blood relationships with people in the local church. You have to make time to get together. You can't just login. Nothing is immediate and everything takes time. The local church is costly. It is awkward. But unlike porn, it is real and productive.
So be more than a consumer.
Find a real "in-person" local church, join it, and get involved.
The same is true for the community in the local church. You can't simply unfriend or block annoying people. You rarely are surrounded with people that are just like you in every way and share all the same interests.
Moreover, it takes more effort to develop flesh blood relationships with people in the local church. You have to make time to get together. You can't just login. Nothing is immediate and everything takes time. The local church is costly. It is awkward. But unlike porn, it is real and productive.
So be more than a consumer.
Find a real "in-person" local church, join it, and get involved.
What questions or issues would you like me and Emily to address on the forthcoming We Made People video shorts?
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