How Religious Institutions Abandoned Christ for Comfort, Commerce, and Political Power 🔥 PART 1: INTRODUCTION – THE CHURCH IN CRISIS “You hypocrites, rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you: ‘This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far away from Me.’” – Matthew 15:7–8 (NASB) There was a time when the Church stood boldly as a beacon of truth, sacrifice, and moral clarity. Today, many American churches stand as: Real estate empires Entertainment hubs Political platforms Merchandise shops Brand management firms Tax shelters Psychological self-help centers While the name of Christ is still invoked , the character of Christ is rarely emulated. 🚨 Symptoms of Collapse: Scandals involving pastoral abuse and coverups Megachurches focused on branding, not brokenness Sermons heavy on comfort , light on repentance Churchgoers fluent in politics but illiterate in Scripture False teachings sold as “fresh revelation” Tithes treate...