The Catholic Church is like the Leadership of a country which detected the presence of some precious minerals in their land. These Leaders at a glance knew the power those precious minerals carry but were not certain how the general population would react knowing the mysterious wealth and power embedded in their land.
These Leaders had the fear such that there might be a gold rush conundrum when these deprived population get to know of the immense power there is on their land which can inure to their benefit.
The intricacies of this precious mineral makes the possessor free and independent of the control of tradition. A precious mineral as may seem but if when adulterated in Application, it becomes more lethal and subjugating. These Leaders therefore enacted laws and traditions and rituals that will disinterest people from mining lest per chance some people might know these hidden treasures.
You can blame these Leaders for been selfish but any responsible leader wouldn’t take the risk of subjecting his people to uncertain territories. However, they knew it was just a matter of time that some vociferous persons uncover these mysteries. Maybe it is true that in the absence of good, bad may be better!
The Protestants are the vociferous persons whom by hardwork and grace uncovered the mysteries of this precious minerals on this same land. They tasted the beauty and portion of the goodness of these minerals and became drunk in knowledge and understanding even more than their leaders. But remember that the manifold wisdom of any Movement always remains with the Founders.
Protestants were in a haste to set up and control themselves based on what they have been exposed to. How I would have wished they had stayed and battled the Leadership of the Catholic Church to have made the needed changes. Definitely what killed the master shall definitely kill the servants. Many shall split out of their mist.
(This parable summarizes the genesis of splinter groupings).
The precious mineral is the Holy Spirit. Any spirit that advise you to leave your church to form another competing church is the spirit of anti-christ. The devil is the Master divisionist. The Holy Spirit is a unifier.
Remember at the highest level of spiritual Exposition, it’s very difficult to distinguish between a true spirit and false Spirit; therefore it’s only the fruit borne that can bring distinction. Beware of any voices that call for separation.
Most Protestants churches in Europe and other places are being used as Beer bars and Pubs. Most Protestants churches are now Legalising the Abominations of the Holy faith.
The skirmishes of the Charismatics which was borne out of the Protestants is another topic for another day. The fear of the Masters (the Catholic Church) has come to pass. I wonder what the Founders of these early movements will say should they have the opportunity to rewrite history.
In an era when believers are misappropriating the power of the Holy Spirit, the Catholic Church continues to stand firm. They seem to be vindicated by hiding the hidden mysteries.
Therefore, if you’re an emotional Christian and you have prayer for the sustainability of your faith, then kindly remember the Catholic Church. It will be the last Church standing before the end time. Nonetheless, it shall be the last straw that will break the Camel’s back. These are mysteries but it’s supposed to happen this way.
The Catholic Church is a tower of a Church, trust me. You have no fair idea how deceptive it is to believe Otherwise of the Catholic faith. I personally don’t like the rituals they do but it’s the real thing. However angle you look at it, I always pray God bless Emperor Constantine. God knows best.
No human can fix the wrongs that have already been committed, that’s why I always say all religions are cursed. Try to know God by yourself and for yourself but most importantly to the benefits of others.
It is only a short sighted person who cannot reason that the many Churches we are putting up in Africa shall be Used as Cinema and Disco theaters if we fail to allow the full manifold of the Holy Spirit to lead. Meditate, and you shall know it all.
Always remember we are heading to the end times so be ready for the entire Truth. May the Lord have mercy on us the living.
Author || Frimpong (DePunch Contributor)