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The
Matrix
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Many that call themselves Christian have spent the greater part of their lives in an institutional system called Church. In this system we are told how to act, what we should wear, what to say and not say. We are told which CD’s to listen to, which books to read, who to believe and who not to believe. We are told which movies are appropriate, what type of music to avoid and given a general protocal of acceptable behavior within the system.
But you have received the Holy Spirit, and He lives within you, in your hearts, so that you don't need anyone to teach you what is right. - 1 John 2:27
Once indoctrinated into the system it becomes clear that we are to be accountable to "leadership" and put ourselves "under" their watchful eye because they are our "covering". We are also informed there is a hierarchical chain of command that should never be questioned and we must always "submit" to the greater authorities in this chain. Anything less and we are considered prideful or even rebellious.
But none of you should be called teacher. You have only one teacher, and all of you are like brothers and sisters. Don't call anyone on earth your father. All of you have the same Father in heaven. None of you should be called the leader. The Messiah is your only leader. - Jesus
It is important to understand that this phenomenon is not exclusive to the local church. In fact the local church is simply a cog in a much larger machine we have come to know as Christianity. Not Christ's Christianity but a man made system that carries His name.
The greatest tragedy within the system occurs when the pressure to conform becomes so great that we actualy lose our God given identity.
Expert Rick A. Ross lists the top five signs the group you belong to is using mind control:
1 - Absolute authoritarianism.
2 - No place given for questions or critical inquiry.
3 - The use of fear.
4 - Members are made to feel they can never be good enough.
5 - People that leave are always wrong in leaving.
To leave the matrx simply click on the cartoon above. To remain unchanged exit this page.
The stones being thrown in this section are not aimed at any specific individual or group. They are being hurled into an unseen matrix created by the traditions of men. All of us that call ourselves Christian have been affected by this matrix to one degree or another. Beloved, believing you have not been infected is a sure sign that you have been.
ARE WE BEING TRANSFORMED INTO THE IMAGE OF CHRIST OR BEING INSTITUTIONALIZED BY THE TRADITIONS OF MEN?
DISCLAIMER: No Dakness at all does NOT believe all churches are bad and we are NOT implying that every Christian is an a matrix. This section was simply created to prompt the visitor to ask some honest questions
