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Sunday, August 14, 2005

Institutes and Integrity

"Like many others since, they came to equate
knowing God with being a member of their group."¹

Groups have a tendancy to form behind charismatic leaders, but over time become reliant on organisation and bureaucracy. Protecting the group becomes more important than the original values and vision.

  • Can we protect our integrity whilst remaining part of the organisation?
  • Is spliting from the organisation a valid option or shallow escape?
  • Is it ever possible for the organisation to regain its orginal passion?

    "[Jesus] had nearly inexhaustible patience with individuals
    but no patience at all with institutions and injustice."²

    When protecting the reputation of the group becomes more important than the pastoral care of individuals, it's time for that group to change or die.


    ¹ Drane, John. Introducing the New Testament. Lion: 1986.
    ² Yancey, Philip. The Jesus I Never Knew. Zondervan: 2000.

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