We all stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us. In some cases this is a great thing. Those who have gone before us are giants of integrity and solid foundations whom we can build upon.
But... Sometimes bad can also be good.
Poor preaching or organised youth ministries can become a positive.
Pent up frustration at church leadership can prove to be helpful in the long term.
Why?
You desire better when you are let down by others.
I would love to say the present church has been strenghtened, despite the failings of its members in the past. It would be awesome that those who rise into leadership use the examples of those who have gone before them to impact the way they minister, learning from the past.
All too often the future leaders of the church leave and don't use their poor past experiences to make the future brighter.
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