Seen, Not Watched: What Jesus Will See in the Church Today

 

  • Many churches risk becoming places where money gets watched and people get overlooked.

  • There’s a warning against counting cash for value instead of valuing souls.

  • “Feel-good” culture can turn into an addiction to hype, replacing real spiritual formation.

  • Church can start feeling like a club membership instead of a mission of evangelism and discipleship.

  • Flashy programs may take the place of prayer and dependence on God.

  • Leadership image can get prioritized over integrity and character.

  • Some avoid confronting sin or hard topics, creating silence on real issues.

  • Popularity can replace purpose, leaving people spiritually abandoned due to pride.

  • The core distinction: many watch (observe without change) but don’t see (understand deeply).

  • Outreach among the homeless and incarcerated becomes a “real-world seminary” where pride and performance don’t work.

  • Being “seen” restores dignity, hope, and trust—like Jesus’ way of loving people.

  • Homeless outreach shows how invisibility wounds people, and how listening + consistency proves love is real.

  • Prison outreach shows the contrast: systems watch behavior, but ministers can see the heart and restore purpose.

  • The testimony (Brent: “I know you. You feed me.”) illustrates transformation that comes from being seen, not managed.

  • Scripture emphasis (1 Cor. 2:1–5 and others): the church must rely on the Holy Spirit’s power, pursue God’s presence over applause, and measure success by Jesus being honored and lives changed, not compliments or crowd energy.

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