TEN RULES FOR IMPROVING THE CHURCH
1. Tell yourself over and over that since you are not perfect you would not fit into a perfect congregation, if one existed.
2. Instead of picking out the worldly members to point to, pick out the sincere, dedicated, spiritual members and thank God for them. You will find what you seek.
3. If you are old, treat the young with consideration you desired as a young person. If you are young, treat adults with the respect you will want when you mature.
4. When you are tempted to criticize others, be sure to pray earnestly for them first. This may not totally change them, but it will do wonders for your attitude.
5. When you see a work being neglected, instead of criticizing, offer to help.
6. Never, never blame others for your own failures. Every individual can be faithful to God despite the bad examples and discouraging attitudes of others if he is determined to be.
7. Remind yourself every day that the only way you can improve the world or church is to begin with self.
8. Consciously look for the good qualities in every brother and sister In Christ... make a note of the good points each possesses.
9. Constantly strive to know the members of the congregation. Do something good for each.
10. Every church has problems. Ask yourself, "Am I part of the problem or the solution?"