Monday, September 29, 2025

9 Things Adventists Get Wrong

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Even a movement rooted in truth has blind spots. Here’s where Adventism might be missing the mark. 1. Vegan Diets as Holiness Metrics Your plant-based lifestyle might lower cholesterol, but equating kale smoothies with spiritual superiority? Please. The original health message emphasized stewardship, not judging cheese-lovers while inhaling coconut ice cream by the pint. 2. Sabbath Naps Over Service Sleeping through Sabbath afternoon isn’t piety—it’s a missed chance to do good. Jesus healed on Sabbath; maybe we could at least walk the dog 3. Prophetic Certainty Blinders Your 1844 charts are meticulous, but history shows even the best interpreters miss the point. Remember those waiting for a warrior-Messiah? They crucified Him instead. 4. Cultural Preferences as Gospel Newsflash: Using drums in worship won’t summon Babylon. The Israelites literally had a cymbal section. Save the outrage for things that matter—like actual sin. 5. Remnant Identity Exclusivity Thinking you’re God’s only fan club? The “remnant” isn’t a VIP lounge—it’s a call to humility. Don’t expect an “Adventists Only” policy in Heaven. 6. Ellen White as Catch-All Authority She never opined on air fryers or TikTok. Using her to shame yoga pants? That’s not faithfulness—it’s spiritual gymnastics. 7. Worship Style Dogmatism Arguing over hymns vs. Hillsong? The early church had zero ukuleles, yet managed revival. Priorities, people. 8. Interfaith Suspicion Other Christians aren’t “Babylon Lite.” Give the Body of Christ the benefit of the doubt. 9. Committee Meetings as Divine Mandate Three hours debating carpet color ≠ Holy Spirit guidance. Sometimes it’s just bad time management.
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