The Three Insidious Sins of Institutionalism PT 2: Compromised Mission and Purpose

In this thought-provoking episode of Pearlpod, hosts Leigh Murphy Verere and Adams Joseph tackle the damaging effects of Compromised Mission and Purpose within the Church in continuation of "The Three Insidious Sins of Institutionalism." Join us as we explore this second insidious sin, shedding light on how the Church has strayed from its divine calling. Through illustrations of scriptural insights, we revealed the urgent need for repentance and restoration. 

This discussion isn't just about the past; it's a clarion call for the Church to reclaim its rightful dominion and align with God’s purpose. Don’t miss this enriching conversation that invites you to reflect on your faith journey. 

Key Points: 

·         Like Adam and Eve, the Church was deceived and her dominion was usurped

·         Empowered Satan to hold sway: became derailed

·         Derailment plus Loss of dominion equals loss of mission and purpose 

·         Opened the floodgates to persecutions, destruction, and proliferation of evil

·         The Church’s dominion, mission, and purpose were intertwined with her foundational model and doctrines. 

·         Once she was schemed out of the organic structure, she lost her roots and consequently her sap 

Scripture References:Gen 1:28, Isa 1:3-22, Rev 3:1-2, Isa 1:9-18, Isa 1:2-31, 5:2,

Call to Action:

Reflect on your role in the crusade to return the Church to the authority and purity of the Gospel. Should we continue to worship under the institutional model or embrace a more authentic form of worship? Share your thoughts on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pearlpod.with.leigh.murphy.verere?mibextid=ZbWKwL   using #PearlpodWithLMV 

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Next Episode:

“Three Insidious Sins of Institutionalism: Conditional Truth”  

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Transcript

LMV: Welcome to Pearlpod. I'm your host, Leigh Murphy Verere. The Church's foundations have been destroyed leaving the rubbles of its devastations in its wake. How can she recover from the ancient ruins?

Adams: We continue the series: “The Three Insidious Sins of Institutionalism.” Delving into “Compromised Mission and Purpose,” we torchlight the second sin and fundamental damage of institutionalized Christianity to our faith to discover a way forward, beyond the wreckages. My name is Adams Joseph.

LMV: Imagine leaving home on a mission to pick up groceries to prepare dinner for the family but joining a party by the shop until you are unaware that the shop is closed for business. That’s a perfect example of a compromised mission and purpose. 

The first man, Adam, and the Church were blessed with dominion over the whole earth. The blessing was to enable them to fulfill their roles in God’s mission and purpose of birthing a righteous nation cum a righteous world.

Adams: Unfortunately, neither of them could withstand the enemy’s challenge. Their loss of dominion amounts to a loss of blessing, which equals a loss of mission and purpose, opening the floodgates to evil. Jesus taught us to pray for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.

LMV: So, how has the Church believed that Adam compromised his mission and purpose when he swerved from obeying God’s will? She has failed to consider; oh how she’s gone on deluding herself of her sanctity since veering off the fundamental principle of the faith!

Adams: Talking about not considering… Didn’t Isaiah capture this delusion? 

LMV: Isaiah 1:2-3 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD has spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. The ox knows his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel does not know, my people do not consider.

Adams: It’s odd that the Church fell off her lampstand unawares, and has continued unabated into deeper apostasy, whereas Adam and Eve realized they’ve been stripped when they fell.  

LMV: The Church’s fall stems from her deviation from the spiritual core of the faith, but her motivations toward self-centeredness and self-worship promoted her blindness.

Adams: With her ephemeral wealth and glory, how could she have realized she had traded her mission and purpose of spreading the riches of God’s love for the glory of earthly riches? 

LMV: The ‘Just’ shall live by faith. Institutionalism promotes an outward form of worship that focuses more on outward results and rewards. We must understand that the Church’s dominion, mission, and purpose are intertwined with her authentic model and foundational doctrines. 

Adams: Jesus, the head of the Church, didn’t focus on temporal things. He left us with His model of worship that gave Him victory and guaranteed our triumph.  

LMV: But once schemed out of the organic structure, the Church lost her roots and consequently, her sap, for the kingdom of God is not in word but in power.

Adams: For as long, therefore, as the Church remains compromised, Satan will continue to hold sway over her and the world. 

LMV: Whereas the Church is basking in the glory of her wealth, here is what God testified against her: 

“Alas, sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity…How the faithful city has become a harlot! It was full of justice; righteousness lodged in it, but now murderers. Your silver has become dross, your wine mixed with water.

‘’Unless the LORD of hosts had left to us a very small remnant, we would have become like Sodom, we would have been made like Gomorrah.’’ 

Adams: The faithful City has turned a harlot! It’s hard to believe that these verses apply to today’s believers but they do. The Church has not been found faithful. Her prosperity is cankered.  Her glory is worldly, and I dare say, her god is Satan.

LMV: That’s rather unfortunate. We left our mission and purpose to pursue the things that should follow us. May we heed God’s glorious call to restoration. ‘’Come now, and let us reason together, says the LORD, though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.’’  Join us in prayer, praying fervently in tongues for the Church to awake to her transgression and to heed the call to repentance, redemption, and restoration.

Adams: It’s the end of another exciting voyage where we must bid you farewell.

LMV: Remember that our goals are to redeem the Church, return her to authentic organic communities, and restore true spirituality!

Adams: Thanks for listening. Tune in next time for another inspiring encounter. In the next episode on Pearlpod, we’ll conclude the series: “The Three Insidious Sins of Institutionalism. Delving into Part 3, we’ll focus on “Conditional Truth.” Don’t miss it!

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LMV: Thanks Joe, to God be all the glory! And to all out there, thanks. Stay connected and remain blessed.