Bring down the curtain on the “dark” church.
Posted by appolus on November 20, 2022
A sister in the Lord sent me an article about about someone who had visited a church and it was dark. Now, the author was speaking of physical darkness, the lights were turned down so low that she could not read. The irony was not lost on her that the opening song was about the Lord being the light in the darkness The last time I was at a church it was also dark. It had stadium seating as they do in the cinema. It was not dark when I entered, but soon enough the lights were dimmed, I guessed the “show,” was about to begin. Now why are countless churches operating in the dark? Could it just be a trend? Another fad? An attempt to appeal to a younger generation? Or, could it be as simple as the fact that this darkness truly represents their spiritual state? I tend to go with the latter.
“Entertainment.” Without the presence of God we must entertain the masses. So, just like the movies and secular concerts, we dim the lights and highlight the platform, put a spotlight on it. The platform in and of itself is an idol. I believe Luther tore down the idol of “The Eucharist,” and helped raise up the idol of the pulpit, the platform, the elevated place. People can sit in darkness because nothing is required of them. All the “action,” is taking place front and center and elevated. Then add the dry ice smoke machines and you have the whole ghastly package. Entertainment rules supreme, concert style worship and dimmed lights make sure the spotlight is on “the front.” Actual congregational worship and the proper 1 Cor 14 setting is dead, and in its place Hollywood rules supreme. Hollywood meaning that which is contrived is made to look real. May God bring down the curtain on this abomination.
A Call To The Remnant 
Kenneth said
“Without the presence of God we must entertain the masses.”
I will memorize this quote for both my own admonishment and to share it with others. Might be up there with the following quote, which we need as a reminder in days we are living:
“Entertainment is the devil’s substitute for joy” (Ravenhill).
Love you brother, Kenneth & Bia
appolus said
Ravenhill is one of my favorites authors, especially “Meat for men.”……God bless you Kenneth and Bia………..bro Frank
Kenneth said
“Make sure you never sacrifice the peace of God, to have peace with men.”
Anonymous said
Amen..