The war of the Crusade was over a long time
ago, but the faith of the Crusades remains.
The outstanding
feature of the Crusade faith is trying to defeat other religions, opinions,
values by strength.
Historically, the first Crusade was 1095-1099, and the last
ninth Crusade was 1271-1272.
In the times of the Crusade war, the winning force
was military power. Now, it's mainly economic power, namely money.
Many Christians believe their economic success proves the superiority of Christianity. With this belief, some churches build up huge buildings. The larger the event, the higher the revival.
Many Christians believe their economic success proves the superiority of Christianity. With this belief, some churches build up huge buildings. The larger the event, the higher the revival.
Is the idea
Biblical? Let's read Colossians 3:5. "Put to death whatever belongs to
your earthly nature."
Even if it is a church ministry, it may be nothing more than human greed if it pursues success on the earth. Whether it's military or economic, it has the same character - the Crusades.
Colossians 3:10 declares, "Take off the old self and put on the new self." What does the new self mean? It is the one who sets their mind on things above, not on earthly. (col 3:2)
The followers of Jesus should live the life of Luke 9:23. Jesus says, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me."
When the spirit of the Crusade captures our faith, our mind will be away from the Cross of Luke 9:23.
Even if it is a church ministry, it may be nothing more than human greed if it pursues success on the earth. Whether it's military or economic, it has the same character - the Crusades.
Colossians 3:10 declares, "Take off the old self and put on the new self." What does the new self mean? It is the one who sets their mind on things above, not on earthly. (col 3:2)
The followers of Jesus should live the life of Luke 9:23. Jesus says, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me."
When the spirit of the Crusade captures our faith, our mind will be away from the Cross of Luke 9:23.
If Jesus only takes
up the Cross, who is going to complete what remains of Christ's sufferings for
his body? (col 1:24)
Do not boast of economic success. Get rid of the remains of the Crusade out of our faith. Put to death whatever belongs to the earthly nature.
Do not boast of economic success. Get rid of the remains of the Crusade out of our faith. Put to death whatever belongs to the earthly nature.
