And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!
And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
(Mark 13:1-2 KJV)
One of the biggest mistakes that I've witnessed in house or mission churches is the rush to have a "real" church building. Too often it costs the mission too much. As the congregation struggles to pay for the building and all of the regular costs and upkeep the mission of the church suffers.
The mission of the church is as Jesus told the disciples:
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Matt 28:19-20)
Buildings are temporary. The building that you worship in one day will be gone.
But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. (1 Pet 1:25)
God's Peace - Pr. J
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