January 29 – Church. Romans 12:16; “Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.”
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Make time in your day to share with a Mormon how the body of Christ operates. If you’re speaking with a lifelong member of the Church, please, be patient as you describe what it’s like being a Christian! Many lifelong members are gun-shy of even stepping inside a non-Mormon church so reminding them the Holy Spirit is always there with them is a great help for them. Many new ex-Mormons will also wonder if everyone gets along, and if disagreements arise, how they’re handled within the congregation. Be honest about your experience, and always be positive! Explain how the body of Christ operates much like a family does – the difference between Christianity and Mormonism is that you work through things together from within, and aren’t dictated to by others from without. Honesty will have the biggest impact no matter the topic, and it’ll definitely be a breath of fresh air for them!
After some time has passed for the ex-Mormon to see there’s no hidden agenda, and no lies hiding behind your words or actions, you’ll see their demeanor change as they’re not always on alert. The sweet Lord’s work through His Holy Spirit will emerge, and their true personality will begin to show instead of the false, hyper-vigilant person who’s waiting for someone in the Christian church to drop a bomb with a new, unknown ordinance they must perform. With this transformation, your blessing is witnessing another member in the body of Christ fulfilling his/her role in the true church of Jesus Christ – it’s a beautiful thing to behold!
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Sidney Rigdon – Portrait of Religious Excess, p. 246; “Charismatic movements, such as Mormonism, maximize events by coloring them with an indelible strain of folklore. Myth is frequently more powerful than the historical reality that engenders it.” – LDS Historian Richard S. Van Wagoner
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