The church continues to grow. But then it happens. The Enemy gets a toe-hold. Kingdoms that were once built for the glory of Almighty God are now remodeled as memorials to impotent men and clergy and laity alike are guilty. People who were once content to serve, now swell up when their service is unnoticed.
Accusations become whirlpools which drag in all who come too close.
Unreasonableness is substituted for reason, and the collapse of the once prosperous church is as sure as tomorrow's sunrise. But the worst is not yet. One side must justify itself against the opposing side. Those who have not yet heard must be told. We do it in the name of protecting the Kingdom, but the Kingdom has its own Defender, and he must certainly blush when we hide all manner of hateful behavior behind his name.