I read this in a book the other day. I've inserted "fellowship" alongside church as was in the book.
"Because the church/<fellowship> is a formal organization made up of policies, programs, practices and people, it cannot by itself give a person any deep, permanent security or sense of intrinsic worth. Living the principles taught by the church/<fellowship> can do this, but not the organization itself."
I guess this is why just going to meetings doesn't change me. I have to work the steps and practice the principles in all of my affairs. I couldn't really explain what was happening, but now I think I can say that I have been given deep permanent security and a sense of intrinsic worth. It's taken a very long time, but boy, has it been worth it! Thanks to all of you who walk along with me. Love, Kasey
I read this in a book the other day. I've inserted "fellowship" alongside church as was in the book.
"Because the church/<fellowship> is a formal organization made up of policies, programs, practices and people, it cannot by itself give a person any deep, permanent security or sense of intrinsic worth. Living the principles taught by the church/<fellowship> can do this, but not the organization itself."
I guess this is why just going to meetings doesn't change me. I have to work the steps and practice the principles in all of my affairs. I couldn't really explain what was happening, but now I think I can say that I have been given deep permanent security and a sense of intrinsic worth. It's taken a very long time, but boy, has it been worth it!
Thanks to all of you who walk along with me.
Love,
Kasey