Redefining and Reinventing

 

 

No need to redefine the Church

That God has already defined

And no need to reinvent God’s Word

As some people opine.

 

It is impossible to reinvent

Something that already exists

Just like it is impossible to comply

And at the same time resist.

 

Redefine and reinvent:

What really comes to mind?

Perhaps to bring something ancient

Up-to-date with modern times.

The Bible defines the church

But if the Bible is out-of-date,

It is only good enough for old people

Or, too slow at any rate.

 

The Bible is already invented

But some would like to reinvent it

To make it relevant to the youth,

Many of whom have taken exit.

 

If the church is out of step

And the Bible is not in sync

How will reinventing or redefining help

Impossible!  Don’t you think?

 

One can redefine a concept

Or redefine a strategic approach

But when it comes to the Church

Be careful how you encroach!

 

Church doctrine is biblically set;

In the epistles, this is clear,

It needs no redefining, hence,

From its statutes we should not veer. 

 

The Bible is our moral compass

To keep us walking aright,

Let us not attempt the impossible

But operate within its light.

 

We don’t need to reinvent

We have the Spirit and the Word:

These same two were in the beginning

Along with Almighty God.

They created everything

And everything was very good,

How dare we reinvent and redefine

As though we actually could.

 

No redefining or reinventing

Re neither the Church nor the Word

But allow the Holy Spirit in both

To change this wretched world.

 

In whatever way he chooses

With us as the conduits,

Yielded to his total management

And under no circumstances quit.

 

 

 

To redefine or reinvent the Church

Is not a required task,

But share the Gospel by word and walk!

That’s all the Master asks.

 

Stewart Russell © August 17, 2020