Authentic Devotees to Christ vs. All the Phony Worshipers in Church

True vs. False Worship, and the Ramifications of Each

(Isaiah chapter 58, verses 2–10) by Rev. Paul J. Bern

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They can be found in most any church on any Sunday morning. You know the ones I’m writing about. They always dress as if they’re going to a fashion show, wearing expensive and sometimes flashy clothing. The ladies will most always have a big gawky hat that matches their outfits, while the men will be dressed in expensive suits with genuine leather shoes or boots. The members who own the most expensive cars or trucks park closest to the door, while those who drive only what they can afford park their vehicles towards the back of the lot.

Giving Has Become An Expectation

Once inside, they sing a hymn or two, followed by the requisite 45-minute sermon. Next comes the offering. This is where the faithful “tithe” 10% of their income, or as much as they think that they can afford for that week. Some don’t put in anything because they’re broke. Poor people are always shown the door the quickest of all, since the weekly collection is this church’s primary reason for existence. Those…