
That's the question Pilate asked Jesus. I used to look at that question with an arrogant spirit. "He's standing right in front of you," I'd think with a smug, superior mindset. But now I find myself, APART FROM MY LORD, JESUS, asking the same question. All around I see men building towers of "truth" that suit their own agenda. Nothing more than 21st century Towers of Babel. I ask the question (some would say naively), "Can there be a pure community of love for Jesus without all the structure that erodes relationship to Him and puts men in bondage to one another. (I know scripture calls for order, so don't throw that one at me. Order does not have to supercede love.) Why do so many communities of faith major on the system, the structure and the format. Don't they understand that road leads to the creation of modern day Pharisees. Oh, these Pharisees don't wear fancy garments and they "put on humility" but then they act with little regard for the person as long as "the system" is upheld. I ask the question, "Does that enhance or hinder the mighy encounter with our sweet Savior and does it enhance or hinder the touch of God. Many are sure they have it figured out and would dismiss my questions as foolishness. I would echo the Holy word of God, "Be careful when you think you stand, lest you fall...
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