Pure Religion?

Think of how much money could be used for "pure religion" (James 1:27) if every "church" met in an open pasture instead of these lavish buildings. We are to meet for the encouragement and the equipping of the saints and the worship of God, not for entertainment or for all the benefits of a social club. The great commission was not intended for use IN the existing body of Christ but outside of it. This is precisely why Jesus said, "GO". Contentment in the Lord is one thing, but complacency is a totally different story. This is precisely why I do not listen to all those "It's all about you" televangelist money grubbers. "And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." (Mat 10:38-39)