If the church were Christian

If the church were Christian, Jesus would be a model for living, rather than an object of worship.
If the church were Christian, affirming our potential would be more important than condemning our brokenness.
If the church were Christian, reconciliation would be valued over judgment.
If the church were Christian, gracious behavior would be more important than right belief.
If the church were Christian, inviting questions would be more important than supplying answers.
If the church were Christian, encouraging personal exploration would be more important than communal uniformity.
If the church were Christian, peace would be more important than power.
If the church were Christian, it would be less preoccupied with sexual sin, and more concerned about love.
Lastly, if the church were Christian, saving the earth would be more important than saving our souls. - Philip Gulley

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