I once heard a quote but I don't remember who said it (sorry whoever did). But it went something like this: "The reason the church is so ineffective is because when the world looks at the church, it doesn't see Christ, it merely sees a reflection of itself."
Why is it that we care more about the color of carpet, than the state of a sinner's soul?
Why is it that we care more about who is in "charge", than letting Christ lead us?
Why is it that we care more about who gets to bring the potato salad, than who is actually fulfilling the great commission?
Why is it that we care more about sitting around and talking about a problem, than actually doing something about it?
Why is it that we care more about spreading the latest gossip of the church, than pouring our hearts out to Jesus in prayer?
Why is it that we care more about reading the latest "Christian" romance or leadership novel, than reading the eternal Word of God?
Too many Christians have received that glorious spiritual resurrection but have continued to live as a children of the world. Instead of tyring to "be separated" we try to assimilate our old ways and put a spiritual twist on them.
Modern Christianity has reached a most crucial breaking point. We care more about the latest John Maxwell or Karen Kingsbury book than the eternal Word and the lost souls that it was meant for.
Assimilation does not work in the Christian life, only separation. We cannot reconcile the claims of scripture and live the lifestyle that so many of us "Christians" live. We cannot mash God into some 5 minute prayer and bible reading and expect Him to be pleased or to grow spiritually.
Considering this, we have now reached the point of no return. We as the body of Christ must grab hold to God's word, stand firm on it's promises and say "The line must be drawn here! This far, no further!" We must not wish or hope or dream for America to return to the ways of it's forefathers.
That is called apathy, and apathy is a sin! We must go forth boldly proclaiming the truth and love of Christ and His word, the bible.
False promises and fuzzy feelings of hope will not change America, or the world. Eventually reality will set in, then anger and hostility will ensue.
We must go forth and proclaim the truth of scripture, and let that truth change lives through the workings of the Holy Spirit.
There is no conference, program, nation, idea or man that will accomplish this needed change, only Christ!
1 comment:
exactly. like the Israelites: "we're afraid. Moses, YOU talk to God and just tell us what He says."
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