{"id":102483,"date":"2026-02-27T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/?p=102483"},"modified":"2026-02-27T13:47:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:47:21","slug":"biblical-warnings-church","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/ja\/biblical-warnings-church\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Biblical Warnings About the Church That Are Coming True"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:65.606694560669%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.635249764373%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>In the Bible, Jesus warns us that in the last days, many would stray from sound doctrine and prioritize their own interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many believers feel that some of these warnings are actually <strong>coming true<\/strong> before our very eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They feel that the church is moving away from what the Bible really teaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of being a place of truth and reverence, many churches are starting to look like <strong>entertainment<\/strong> venues and <strong>social clubs<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 10 biblical warnings that are becoming real in our day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Entertainment Over Truth<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-101053\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1195\" height=\"784\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6.jpg\" alt=\"megachurch\" class=\"wp-image-101053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6.jpg 1195w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6-960x630.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6-1080x709.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6-170x112.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1195\" height=\"784\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201195%20784'%3E%3Crect%20width='1195'%20height='784'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"megachurch\" class=\"wp-image-101053 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6.jpg 1195w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6-960x630.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6-1080x709.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-6-170x112.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, it feels as though church service focuses more on the show than on the Word of God.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while we might like to blame it on the clergy, in great part, it&rsquo;s the believers&rsquo; fault. We rarely want to be <strong>challenged by Scripture<\/strong> anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, some pastors try to create a spectacle rather than preach biblical truth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bible warns that in the last days, people will prefer stories and entertainment over sound doctrine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the focus is on entertainment and flashiness, the church loses its <strong>spiritual authority<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Word of God is the foundation and should be the only reason we even attend Mass. God calls us to seek his truth, not to chase fleeting fun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Celebrity Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-94670\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church.jpg\" alt=\"god woman\" class=\"wp-image-94670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"god woman\" class=\"wp-image-94670 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/woman-god-church-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The modern church often <strong>idolizes pastors<\/strong> \u305d\u3057\u3066 <strong>Christian celebrities<\/strong>. People follow their favorite pastors, quoting their words more than they quote Scripture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This creates a celebrity culture that distracts from Christ.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul warned that human leaders are servants. When these figures become as famous as Jesus, we come dangerously close to <strong>idolatry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This leads to pride, division, and a misplaced sense of authority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True spiritual authority points people to Christ.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We need to remember that no pastor or speaker is more important than the Word of God.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Prosperity Obsession<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-101051\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101051 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-4-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Money and material blessings have taken over many parishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of emphasizing Jesus and His kingdom, some churches actively preach a <strong>gospel of wealth<\/strong> and prosperity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This obsession with the material can distort the message of the Bible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesus warned that our lives shouldn&rsquo;t be devoted to possessions, yet many places of worship promote the opposite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we&rsquo;re too focused on getting rich, the gospel loses its power to help us in ways that matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of seeking eternal life, people chase temporary comfort. The love of <strong>\u304a\u91d1<\/strong> has become a <strong>false god<\/strong> in some circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We must keep in mind that true riches are found in Christ alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Division<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-101056\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101056 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Believers tend to form factions nowadays; it&rsquo;s often &ldquo;my pastor vs. your pastor,&rdquo; and &ldquo;our parish vs. theirs.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This creates division among the faithful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul warned that discord damages the body of Christ. When believers are too focused on what <strong>&ldquo;brand&rdquo; of church<\/strong> they attend, they forget the bigger picture: we are one in Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bible calls us to be united in purpose and doctrine, not to <strong>splinter into factions<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we want to be faithful to Jesus, we need to prioritize unity and humility. All believers are part of the same family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Diluting the Gospel<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-101672\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8-1080x721.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20801'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='801'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101672 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8-1080x721.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-8-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many churches preach a version of grace that ignores repentance. The gospel is being watered down to sound like a blessing without <strong>\u8aac\u660e\u8cac\u4efb<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul warned that some would turn to a different gospel, which is essentially no gospel at all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True salvation requires repentance and a transformed life; without these, it&rsquo;s just a feel-good message.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the house of God avoids confronting sin and challenging its members, the truth is compromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>God&rsquo;s love includes <strong>correction and discipline<\/strong>, and only then, forgiveness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without this truth, the gospel becomes powerless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Lack of Reverence<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-102519\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning.jpg\" alt=\"church cross\" class=\"wp-image-102519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"church cross\" class=\"wp-image-102519 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/church-bible-warning-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Holy moments are often treated way too casually. Whether it&rsquo;s communion or prayer, people tend to approach these sacred acts flippantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bible says God is to be feared, yet many churches lack a sense of reverence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This attitude <strong>diminishes <\/strong>\u305d\u306e <strong>\u795e\u8056<\/strong> of worship and weakens our understanding of God&rsquo;s greatness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We gather together to celebrate His majesty, but when we forget His holiness, we open the door for <strong>\u6e80\u8db3<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We need to restore reverence to our worship and honor God&rsquo;s holy presence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Image Over Intimacy<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-101049\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1061\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2.jpg 1061w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1061\" height=\"707\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201061%20707'%3E%3Crect%20width='1061'%20height='707'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101049 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2.jpg 1061w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-2-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A lot of churches focus on looking the part, with nice architecture and branding, yet hearts remain away from God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesus warned that people honor Him with their lips, but their <strong>hearts are far away<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is coming true as we speak, since many houses of worship are focused on their presentation rather than a genuine relationship with God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True Christianity seeks intimacy with God, while image isn&rsquo;t a priority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By focusing on the external, the church loses the <strong>\u7cbe\u795e\u306e\u6df1\u3055<\/strong> that sustains believers. God desires authentic hearts that seek him sincerely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Gossip and Drama<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-101052\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101052 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/megachurches-trust-5-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Online drama and Christian gossip are rampant right now. Instead of building each other up, people seem intent on doing the opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul warned that biting and devouring one another leads to destruction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The church should be a place of love and unity. Publicly slandering fellow believers damages the body of Christ and leaves a bad impression on everyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are called to restore and encourage one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media should not be used for <strong>Christian drama<\/strong>, but for enlightenment and education.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we truly follow Jesus, we&rsquo;ll be known for our love, not outrage and gossip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Comfort Over Sound Doctrine<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-101671\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-6.jpg 984w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-6-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-6-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-6-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"656\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20984%20656'%3E%3Crect%20width='984'%20height='656'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101671 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-6.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-6.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-6.jpg 984w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-6-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-6-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rosary-prayer-6-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many sermons today are designed to comfort rather than challenge. They tell believers what they want to hear, avoiding tough lessons about sin and righteousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul warned that in the last days, people will gather around teachers who tell them what they want to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The church has a duty to preach the whole gospel; the things that feel good, and the things that don&rsquo;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True love calls us to <strong>confront sin<\/strong> and become better people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When places of worship don&rsquo;t do that, they neglect the <strong>transforming power<\/strong> of God&rsquo;s Word.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We need sermons that challenge us and lead us closer to God.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Platform Over Presence<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-99274\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99274 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/protestantism-work-culture-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Chasing after influence and <strong>social media fame<\/strong> has become a priority for many church leaders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The focus went from simply being faithful to Jesus to building social media platforms. Jesus warned that without Him, we can&rsquo;t do anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, many seem more interested in their image than His presence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When influence becomes more important than the gospel, we all risk losing our way. Our calling is to celebrate and serve Christ, not build personal fame.&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the Bible, Jesus warns us that in the last days, many would stray from sound doctrine and prioritize their own interests. 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