My experience here was negative, and that's ok. I have a right to express that. There is a definite twisting of scripture taught in this church. Critical thinking is discouraged, and too much emphasis is put on the pastor and not enough emphasis is put on Christ. Make no mistake...there are some wonderful people in this church. However, there is a spirit of condemnation, oppression, and elitism there that has many people in spiritual bondage. My message for everyone is that God's 'blessings' are given freely, and they are not limited to the four walls of any one church. God's blessings only come through and by the one true Christ, not through any pastor, man, or system. There is no rank in God's Kingdom, there is no membership fee, there are no 'levels' and there certainly is no condemnation. You don't seek God's blessings... you seek God. There are many great churches in the Sacramento area, and they are connected and supportive of one and other. Family Community Church is not involved with any local ministries at all, and that really says it all. This whole church needs a whole new understanding of grace, and they need to know that you do not put your faith in any one man. I chose to seek God and go where He wanted me and I made that decision using my own God-given free will. However, I am no better or worse than any other Christian for doing so. I love and I serve my Lord. I am blessed, I am happy, and my life has never been better than it is right now. I am a sinner who was saved by grace, and I do not second-guess my thoughts and decisions. I do not require the approval of any man but Christ (and neither should any other Christian.) I am no longer afraid to make a mistake, a wrong decision, or a wrong step, because when I do God is there to pick me up again.
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