Skeleton On The Inside: Why God's Kingdom Needs Structure But Not Stiffness

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"Wherever faith is present, the impossible is doable." This powerful truth serves as the foundation for our exploration of authentic kingdom living and the systematic dismantling of religious idols that hinder our spiritual growth.

Over the years, God has been revealing how certain mindsets and systems—sacred cows—need toppling in our lives to make way for true kingdom citizenship. For many believers, these include the drug culture mentality, seeker-sensitive corporate religion, and the "I'm done with church" attitude. Each represents a way of thinking that ultimately proves inferior to God's design for His people.

The seeker-sensitive church model particularly warrants examination. Despite appearing evangelistic, it often morphs into compromise—leadership resembling corporate America more than biblical principles, focus on metrics over maturity, and personality cults overshadowing Jesus himself. What appears successful on the surface—large gatherings, polished presentations, and sophisticated programs—frequently masks spiritual emptiness and burnout. This democratic approach (majority rules) contradicts God's kingdom, which operates as a theocracy (God rules).

Equally problematic is the reaction many have had to religious systems—complete withdrawal. Being "done" with organized religion might feel righteous, but attempting to follow Christ in isolation constitutes rebellion. We simply cannot do this alone. God is pouring His loving-kindness into hearts, replacing caustic attitudes toward the body of Christ with genuine love for His people.

The encouraging reality is that this transformation is happening globally. God is systematically reshaping His church—sometimes through willing cooperation as people recognize the need for change; other times through messier processes. The kingdom of God isn't disorganized chaos but an organism with organization—like a human body with its skeleton covered by life, flexibility, and relationship.

Have you experienced God toppling sacred cows in your life? We'd love to hear your story. Reach out to us at [email protected] or visit lifearoundthefire on the web.

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