He read and studied the Holy Bible, and he used to think that other ministers and deacons did the same thing, read and study. He has found that people, the ones in the Christian faith, go on and live on what they hear others say. Their whole believe system is based on what somebody else says. There are some that read the Holy Bible and cannot get an understanding of what they are reading. Some read just to prove a point and some just to point a finger. Everything that people need to live by is in the Holy Bible. It gives exact meaning on how we are to live. When there is not an exact meaning, there is always an example to follow. Too many of the pastors do not know where to start to teach the people. For close to two thousand years, the believers have been in a New Testament church. It would behoove every member in the church to learn and know what is in The New Testament and learn the New Testament first, get the knowledge and understanding of who Jesus the Christ is; and in all honesty, try and live a life to show that He lives in the person. We in the church, do have a doctrine to live by from God. To many churches make-up their own doctrine and by-laws, and sooner or later, they are going to fall apart. What we all are suppose to know is that, The Word of God lasts forever. His prayer and desire is for all to get the knowledge and understanding and try real hard to live by the Holy Word of God. | The Deacons Must Get Paid by Phillip Bryant, Paperback | Indigo Chapters