They just learned how to spot swamp creatures and recognize how they operate. Then they see the same creatures and activities going on in the 'church world'?
Let's be honest, many in the church see them too. Come to think of it, if the swamp is running your church, time to leave. Not saying to judge the flock or any individual. "There is only one who can save and destroy: who are we?" But doesn't it seem to be a good time to be more cautious about the 'house' we've grown accustomed to?
So James gave us some advice about religion.
NKJV ****James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.
Agree. It is absolutely necessary to do the mental work all alone, before you get involved religiously with other people.
You have to bring it with you. When you walk in, with some ideas already in place, core, you are a contributor. And as you say, inside us is the real arena.
And you should not check your common sense at the door, ever.
But having done that, there is another job involving others. But the inside work does come first.