Those two verses that you touched on, Matt 7:13-14 and Luke 18:8 were also verses which made me look around and come to the conclusion that something is not right…if I am to believe Jesus’ own words, how can I not see that what is before us, in its great masses, is not of Him? Of course it was God’s leading and many verses that led to my conclusion that the institutionalized church is not of God.

Though I do not necessarily pass judgment on those who find themselves content in that system, I understand how easily deception can carry anyone away, for I too have been deceived in that area as well as others, but I am grateful that God has brought me out – and though I crave fellowship, I dare not desire to return to that system.

Thanks for this post and I look forward to the next!

Shalom