Why the tag line, “Stop the Churchianity!”, you ask? What is “Churchianity”? And why stop it?
“Churchianity” is a term I’ve heard to refer to how more and more professing Christians seem to be more into “doing” church than being disciples of Jesus Christ. It describes the widening gap between popular Christianity versus biblical Christianity (cf. 2 Timothy 4:3-4).
Why stop it? Because true faith, power and honoring God stand in the balance.
Here’s a snapshot of just some of the differences between “Churchianity” and Christianity:
Churchianity is more about… |
Christianity is more about… | |
living good |
Living right | |
being blessed |
Being a blessing | |
achieving success |
Achieving God’s calling | |
being rewarded |
Being obedient | |
What has He done for me lately? |
What have I done for Him lately? | |
life without problems |
Peace through the storms | |
abundant living |
Abundant grace | |
heaven on earth |
Heaven and earth shall pass away | |
God shining on us |
God shining through us | |
“positive thinking” |
Keeping it real | |
looking to books, tapes, cd’s and conferences |
Looking to the Author and Finisher of our faith | |
the power of prayer |
The power of God | |
man’s approval |
God’s approval | |
fitting in |
Being set apart | |
sparing feelings |
Telling the truth in love | |
emotional “highs” |
Spiritual discernment | |
the “anointing” |
The Anointed One | |
“new revelation” apart from the Bible |
Fresh illumination out of the Bible | |
attracting members |
Discipling souls | |
networking |
Ministering | |
good music |
Good worship | |
good preaching |
Sound teaching | |
being smart |
Being wise | |
being learned |
Being equipped | |
knowing the Word |
Practicing the Word | |
tolerating sin |
Reproving sin | |
relationships rule |
Unity in the truth | |
“your best life now” |
Eternal joy in heaven |
What do you think about “churchianity”? Is my assessment wrong? Please leave a comment and I will endeavor to respond as soon as possible.
I LOVE this comparison! It’s awesome!
Thank you, Sister Andi. Praise the Holy Spirit for His insight! More importantly, let’s keep exposing Churchianity for what it really is: an ego-massaging distraction from true devotion and obedience to the will of God in our lives and churches!