Sometimes the Truth Hurts

There is something going on in the Church that is very challenging to some belief systems and traditions. It has made many people think twice about doing something they should not, while others continue to live the way they want to because "Jesus saved me so I can do whatever I want and I am still good".  There is also the, "What you put in the offering plate dictates your membership." Or the ever popular, "You committed these sins and even though you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you do not have the right to do anything to serve others." When I heard that last one had happened to a dear friend I almost went to that particular church and could have had a Jesus Temple incident. My faith and the Word stopped me. So what is happening, Pastors are seeing a trend of fake, lukewarm Christians and calling them out. Paul took some of these issues and gave the Galatians a what for. Let's look at Galatians 4:8-16.
​"But then, indeed, when you did not know God, you served those which by nature are not gods.  But now after you have known God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you turn again to the weak and beggarly elements, to which you desire again to be in bondage?  You observe days and months and seasons and years.  I am afraid for you, lest I have labored for you in vain. Brethren, I urge you to become like me, for I became like you. You have not injured me at all.  You know that because of physical infirmity I preached the gospel to you at the first.  And my trial which was in my flesh you did not despise or reject, but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.  What then was the blessing you enjoyed? For I bear you witness that, if possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes and given them to me.  Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth?"
I tell you what, I would not have wanted to be on the receiving end of that letter. Thing is, that is how I feel sometimes when some "holier than thou" Christians  easily condemn people and do things their own way and refuse to hear the truth of the Scripture.  That last verse speaks volumes for Pastors, Chaplains, and Evangelists (basically all clergy) who do their best to speak only the truth of things without sugarcoating (ex. repent once and your good) or preaching false doctrine (ex. prosperity gospel). Sad thing is, the ones that stand firm in Scriptural, Gospel, Truth are the ones that are sometimes burned at the proverbial stake because of wounding someone's feelings. When the Truth hurts, examine yourself before blaming others. If you feel condemned or convicted then look at your own stint before jamming one elsewhere. Do not be a Judas, be like one of the others who listened attentively and learned. 
Challenge: Take a deep breath and read a book of the Bible you have been putting off. But do not just read it, pray over it for a deeper understanding.