The Church Today

I love the church—its worship, its singing, the unity of believers, all coming together with one goal: to seek heaven. But let’s face it—what we call the church today is a far cry from what it used to be.

The church of my parents’ generation is vanishing before our eyes, replaced by something unfamiliar. We’ve lost our reverence for what is holy, for the things that once drew us into the presence of God.

Gone are the days of hushed voices, Bibles, and hymnals lining the pews—if there are even pews left. Today, our churches resemble theaters and comedy clubs more than houses of worship. Mega screens, booming speakers, and music that drowns out prayer have taken over.

People no longer see church as something to prepare for. There’s no more Saturday or Sunday best—now, ripped jeans and casual attire are the norm. Men come in with dreadlocks and trendy haircuts that mimic hip-hop stars, while the choir wears clothing so tight it’s hard to focus on the music. Some with tattoos in conspicuous places that the eyes can’t miss. 

Some churches have gone so far as to install strobe lights, neon signs, and smoke machines, turning worship into something more fitting for American idol or ‘the voice’ show than a sanctuary. 

You might think these changes are harmless, but I urge you to reconsider. With each new trend, technology or advancement, we’re chipping away at the reverence for God’s house.

The sacred is being replaced by the secular. We’ve brought the world’s fashions and music into our sanctuaries, dancing as if we were on a nightclub floor. We’ve even allowed secular artists, instrumentalists, and DJs to take our pulpits, claiming to represent God while promoting worldliness. Yet the Word of God is clear: “And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean” 

(Leviticus 10:10).

God’s people must accept the fact that they must be different. Church people must walk different, talk different, dress different and worship different.

But because the world has become so appealing to the Christians, God has been pushed back and the so called church goer is more concerned about how he/she looks in the eyes of the sinner.

Someone once said, “when you are looking for the devil, never fail to look at the pulpit.” Sad and bitter words but with the current times, it’s unfortunate that this might just be true. Here is what Paul says in 2 Cor 11:13-15 “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.”

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And so a man may have a clerical robe on, he may stand behind the sacred desk but he is not divinely anointed, divinely appointed and ordained by none other than the devil.

The book of Malachi calls it “polluted bread” on the altar—something you can eat, but it’s still poison. The Bible warns, “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death” (Proverbs 14:12).

Service after service, we fail to see the glory of the Lord because His presence is being invited by people who live in sin yet pretend to be godly. We’ve become performers, actors, hypocrites—forgetting that God sees beyond our masks. The Bible says; “for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)

As a young man, I find this to be a strange and troubling time for the church. Everyone is quick to take offense, no one likes correction, and the Word of God is neglected. Preachers recycle YouTube sermons, and the Bible has lost its authority in many so-called Christian churches. A certain comfort has creeped in. No one seems to worry nor question the habits or new wave slowly entering the church. Even the old folks who know better are in silence.

Believers now dabble in crystals, sage, and “manifesting,” creating their own doctrines and theologies. The root of the problem is that the church has become so focused on accommodating the sinner that we’ve lost our standards. The Bible warns that “where there is no standard, the people cast off restraint.” And when the church aligns itself with the world, it loses its purity, its power, and its ability to lead people to righteous living.

The church and the world were never meant to mix. We must remember that Jesus is the High Priest, and only a pure church can be His bride. The Bible says, “Don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God” (James 4:4).

Don’t be mistaken—the church doesn’t belong to us. It is the bride of Christ, and we must be careful how we manage it. You cannot celebrate the Groom while you insult His bride.

Ironically, it’s not the unbelievers who are tearing down the church—it’s the members themselves. Yet God’s message is clear: “The church is still mine.” He hasn’t relinquished control or given us free rein to do as we please. He says, “And upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18).

The enemy is working hard to sabotage the bride, trying to keep us from the appointed hour when the Bride and the Groom will meet in the sky. It’s time to turn back to God, it’s about time we turn back to the Bible.

The bride of Christ should be wholly devoted to her Groom, living for Him, desiring Him above all else, and waiting eagerly for His return. We must be vigilant in how we conduct ourselves in church, for God is coming for a holy bride—one without spot, wrinkle, or blemish.

“Be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy,” He commands. And without holiness, no one will see the Lord.

It’s time for the church to return to the principles of Scripture. Going to heaven isn’t this easy, light trip. A lot needs to be done: change needs to take place. Obedience and nothing less.

Emmanuel Kant once said, “If the truth shall kill them, let them die.”

There must be a separation of good and evil, God and Satan, Holy and unholy.

When there is a separation, you don’t mingle to get along. It’s not whether people will accept or like you or not, it’s whether God will accept you or not. 

The church has to choose God’s way to get saved; nothing less.

Hebrews 3:12-14

12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.

13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;

Fear God, keep His commandments—this is the whole duty of man. Embrace the truth before it’s too late. The time is short, and the call is urgent. How sad it will be when the Master tells us, “Get away from me you workers of iniquity.” 

Will we heed it?