Rebellion in the Pews: A Look at Psalms 49 & 50

I’ve been plagued lately with sadness at what I see happening within many churches. 

To me, they are no longer churches, just fancy buildings full of people who have not just lost their way, but purposely go their own way, and think they can convince God to go along with it.

Many debates have already happened, and even more will continue as people pursue themselves and increasingly push God aside in pursuit of life, liberty, and the lies they want to hear.

The same people who can quote Psalm 23 without a moment's hesitation with a faithful adoration are willingly choosing to ignore other parts of the Bible.

Both the leaders and the congregants are equally guilty. 

“This is the fate of those who trust in themselves, and of their followers, who approve their sayings. They are like sheep and are destined to die; death will be their shepherd (but the upright will prevail over them in the morning).” 

“But to the wicked person, God says: “What right have you to recite my laws or take my covenant on your lips?”

“You hate my instruction and cast my words behind you.”

“You use your mouth for evil and harness your tongue to deceit.”

“[…]But I now arraign you and set my accusations before you. “Consider this, you who forget God, or I will tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you:” 

I don’t need to elaborate, explain, or break down the language.

God couldn’t be clearer. 

If you can not bear this, you are not of Him.

If you are angered, you are not of Him.

If you cannot hear Him, you are not of Him.

Ignorance is not bliss.

No one is stopping anyone from reading their Bible and having courage in God to stand faithfully to His words.

Reference Verses and recommended reads:

Bible Gateway; NIV Psalm 49 & Bible Gateway; NIV Psalm 50

A Few Headlines from Mainline Liberal Churches, by Jeff Hilles.

The church is in a crisis; it is adrift with leaders that are not inspired by God, by Bob Russell.

© Jane Isley

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