The ministry of a church can be likened to a gift from the elders to the congregation. The wrapping paper and bows on the outside are the cultural trappings such as music style and sanctuary decor and what type of clothes the pastor wears. The box and packaging are the organizational structures and programs of the church. The actual gift on the inside is the Word of God. It is what really matters. The packaging can help in delivering the gift but is not the gift itself. The wrapping paper is just decoration, but can make the gift look more enticing.
A problem often seen is similar to when you give a gift to your children on Christmas morning. They become more enamored and interested in the packaging and wrapping paper, and the gift of value is forgotten.
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