We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Saturday, November 29, 2014

The Church In the Entertainment Business


The Church of God has gone into the entertainment business!  People must be amused, and as the church needs the people's money, the church must supply the demand and meet the craving!  How else are godless hypocrites to be held together? So the picture show and entertainment . . . take the place of the gospel address and the solemn worship of God.  And, thus, Christless souls are lulled to sleep and made to feel "religious" while gratifying every carnal desire under the sanction of the sham called the church!  And the end?  What an awakening [in eternity]!

H.A. Ironside, cited in "Quotable," The Berean Call, March 2004

5 comments:

ali said...

And how much more today than when Ironside spoke these words. The church has become a shame and a reproach to the Name of God.

Anonymous said...

This is a very good video showing entertainment in the church.
http://vimeo.com/90425026

Glenn E. Chatfield said...

I think I've linked to that video in the past on one of my "Random" posts.

Anonymous said...

OK. I have followed your blog for a couple years and had not seen you link to that video. I musta missed.

Glenn E. Chatfield said...

Well, I know I've seen it before, but just to make sure, I'll post it with my next Random stuff.

Thanks!