What if, just saying what if, we were way off whack in our Christian faith? What if we have let our pursuit of the American Dream compromise on our faith. Lets see, what was the "Great Commission" again? Something about discipleship, something about teaching and praying hummmm. If Jesus were here, I'd just simply ask him what must I do to follow him? He certainly wouldn't discourage me from following him - or would he?
The book, "Radical; Taking back your faith from the pursuit of the American Dream" by Dr. David Platt, discusses the above in great detail. Did you know that Christ actually discouraged several from following him? Are you aware that 26,000 children around the world will die in the next 24 hours? Is that my problem or not? I've been thinking of maybe a new car. After all, the one I have is 3 years old now. Its not my fault or my problem the kids are dying. I am taking care of my family just fine. I give a few bucks here and there - above my tithe - to help, sheesh, give me a break!
The picture? Just a cemetery, relatively new, certainly less than a year old. All AIDS victims in South Africa. Not my problem, I don't live there. By the way, what kind of new car should I get?
6 comments:
It IS our problem! I surely enjoyed our visit tonight about this book. Gonna have to read that one for sure!
I think it is a great book. I enjoy books that help me search my own heart MIchelle. i want Christ to lead me. I do want to follow and hop I am committed regardless of the cost of following.
hmmm lots of different choices when it comes to cars.....but it is thought provoking in terms of what we should be doing to help others in your post. Thanks for writing these posts...been checking out your blog from time to time and it always makes me think...I'm not that into the "Christianity" or "church" thing just seen too much hypocrisy and judgment but I do believe it is important to help others and that it is indeed what God wants us to do even stretching beyond our comfort zones at times.
Hi Anonymous! Hey don't worry about the hypocrisy in church, were trying the best we can and we always have room for one more. The helping others is what Christ is all about! Have a great day - see ya Sunday?
Hi there! I can't wait to get my copy of Radical. You are not the first one to recommend this to me. I have been quite busy with new jobs and spending as much time as I can with a friend who has cancer. Thanks for always reminding us to seek after Christ, above all else.
love & miss you
LA - the book is phenomenal - and even scary a little. I think it shows us how we have fitted Christ into our American Dream rather than focusing on what Christ really expects.
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