My argument has been that the leading of the spirit has been replaced by human decision making , and that, that little leaven has resulted in organizations that are running in their own strength, with their own programs and timetables - what I call denominations. People start churches, people join churches, their children become members, and you have a human society growing by natural principles. But bible, Jesus himself , said : "that which is born of the flesh is flesh ...".!!! .And again , flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, neither doth corruption inherit incorruption...., and then "having begun in the spirit are ye made perfect in the flesh"? Gal 3.3
The spirit stays away when the flesh calls the shots- fact!. Can you imagine fixing a place and time and agenda , presuming God will always join you and bless your plans , when he has his own plans you refused to ask him about?? (Note: he even stopped Paul from going outside his leading to WIN SOULS several times! )
But why is this so important? Well, When presumption hardens it becomes rebellion. Organizations formed and operated in the presumptions and defiances of the flesh are the building blocks of Babylon, man's ultimate empire of flesh and defiance , the hold of every foul spirit and the cage of every unclean and hateful bird. The apostle said in her was found the blood of prophets and saints and of all who have been slain on earth. And In her later days in full maturity she will engage in a one world government, one world ecumenical religion, and finally she will galvanize a fierce rebellion against God's authority and place in the earth.
Never underestimate what damage the flesh can do. A.little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. May we continue to seek his leading and guidance .
In the extreme religious and other confusion of our day, we have a way out. He says to his own " ...your ears will ear a voice behind thee saying this is the way , walk ye in it " Is 30.21. Amen. May it be so. May I hear when your spirit speaks Lord. Perhaps he that doesn't have a sword should sell his cloak and buy one? The sword of the spirit is the word , the voice of God. Peace!