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The Reformation Agenda and the Mixed Multitude Effect -Part One-Rev Seth Kunkpe

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The Reformation Agenda and the Mixed Multitude Effect – Part One

With the wave of Reformation blowing across the globe, we need to be careful about the intricacies that come with it.

Indeed, the word Reformation is not new to the world, particularly the church. Great men like John Wycliffe, Tyndale, Luther, and so many others have blazed the trail as far as Reformation is concerned.

Even before then, scripture is clear on the fact that whenever God becomes tired of his people’s disobedience and he wants things done his way, he sends people to sound the alarm and ring the bell, calling people to order as far as what he demands from them is concerned.

Most of these Reformers had to pay the high price of death for obeying the voice of God.

The question remains. do we need a reformation today? Do we need a reformation in the Christian Space? My answer is a BIG YES.

The year 2018 and 2019 saw a huge entrance of criticisms (both constructive and distractive) into the body of Christ. I agree that it has always been there but the truth is that the proportion it took was overwhelming.

For me, as a growing minister in the church of Christ, it was a time of deep reflection and prayer. I had to ascertain whether the things these people were saying had some substance.

The Reformation Agenda and the Mixed Multitude Effect -Part One

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To a large extent, I discovered that most of what these people were saying are true. We may not like the approach or method but what they were saying is true

Having said that, this new wave also brought along the mixed multitude effect. Some fellows who don’t have any locus or right to criticize have been louder in this fight for reformation.

Some have taken advantage of the Noble course to lash out at the church at any least opportunity and have made it their preoccupation. All they do is wake up and look for the latest news about a popular servant of God and do a 30 minutes analysis of the issues and get paid for it by end of the month by social media.

This mixed multitude has actually made a livelihood out of people’s sad moments and lapses in the church of God

The following are the signs of The Mixed Multitude Calling themselves Reformers- Read why I insist that they fall short of being called reformers

Firstly, you are not a reformer if all you do is wait for people’s downfall so you can make money out of it. Now listen closely. I agree that money is a resultant effect of solving people’s problems.

That is why the coffin maker for instance derives his daily bread from the death of fellow human beings.

However, truth be told that sharing only bad news about the church of Jesus Christ DOES NOT MAKE YOU A REFORMER. What did you reform with your broadcast apart from the stiff criticism that is full of hatred for the person you criticized and the Church family? In case you are already calling yourself a REFORMER, do yourself a favor and find another name.

The Reformation Agenda and the Mixed Multitude Effect- Part One

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Secondly, you are not a reformer if you don’t pray for the people you criticize. Let me inform you that true Reformation in biblical days and past centuries was primarily to lead people BACK TO GOD.

As a student of Church History, I am amazed at the level of torture Reformers went through all because they wanted the purposes of God to be done.

Any true REFORMER Should also pray for people whom they believe are making terrible mistakes in the Body of Christ. Do you know something? This will be proof that you want things to be better.

I have a personal philosophy in this regard. After over a decade of working on teenagers, I have come to the point where I believe that I HAVE NO BUSINESS CRITICIZING MY TEENS IF I DON’T PRAY FOR THEM.

Thirdly, you are not a reformer if you are not working on your purpose of existence. Jesus, the all-time Reformer had a purpose- TO DIE FOR THE SINS OF MEN.

So even though he spoke up against the evil of his day, it did not stop him from accomplishing his main assignment. Any young man or woman who stays on social media all day just talking about people’s downfalls and low moments is NOT A REFORMER.