The difference in attitude between institutions in a Christendom environment and institutions in an apostolic setting is highlighted by two of Jesus’ pastoral teachings. In a Christendom setting, “he that is not against you is for you” (Luke 9:50). In Christendom, as long as there is no active opposition to the ideals of the institution, a certain number of apathetic or poorly trained members will do it no special harm. They will tend to conform, at least passively, to the Christendom orientation of the wider culture, and while they won’t help move things forward or deepen their clarity, they
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