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One\nof the elements of modern-day Christianity that we may consider\nguarding ourselves against is our love-affair with \u2018bigness\u2019\n(mega-stature). We should be reminded of the need to\n"de-spectacularise" the church. Jesus declared that God\u2019s Kingdom comes\nquietly, invisibly - spreading its influence like yeast in dough. But\nthe corporate model of church growth is bigger crowds, bigger\nbuildings, and bigger TV networks, etc. This seems distinctly contrary\nto the Lord\u2019s view.

I wonder if 2 Corinthians 12:9-10\ndoes not hold the key to this dilemma\u2026 Each time Jesus said, \u201cMy grace\nis all you need. My power works best in weakness.\u201d So now I am glad to\nboast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through\nme. That\u2019s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults,\nhardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For\nwhen I am weak, then I am strong (New Living Translation).