My analysis is I guess many of the major problems, even wars, were due to the misconception of the above terminologies. The creation of the Catholic Church would be one.
It's been proved that a Christ-likeness approach would send time and money in magnificent buildings/lands and huge organisation/staff.
However, a Jesus-likeness approach would possibly spend time and money to serve the needy/ homeless/ oppressed/ etc.
I also believe Jesus already predicted (perhaps according to his actual observations from some Jews) by saying parables such as that some non-belivers (the younger brother) could actually carry out certain things to please God (father) more than some believers (the elder brother) do.
There was a suggestion/comment within the Catholic (she was a vice chancellor of university) that the Church should give up all the wealth in order to become a better one because this way would bring the Church much closer to people.
Personally I think this is a good idea. If the Catholic Church, or any Protestant Church, can exist and function without requiring any building of bricks, that would mean the church will be very outreaching, touching people's daily life and homes. Just like many social-work field workers.
Worshipers of the Creator should be close and enjoy the Creator's creatures including fresh air, flowing waters, sun-light, flowers, birds, trees, etc. Rather than sitting inside an expensive brick-building, that can be used for the homeless or needy. Or hospitals/ schools/ job training/ etc.
Otherwise, a church worker would have to say to a homeless, " Sorry, we have to lock up our building tonight! We just can't help! Very sorry!"
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