I find this so hard to do in this generation, in this society. We are constantly being bombarded with the message that it is all about us, that we have to speak up for what we want, we have to grab for all the gusto, we have to take what we deserve, that we are the center of the universe, that only everything good should come our way . This is so contrary to the gospel, yet we're all caught up in it, including those of us, who as God's children, should know better. And we wonder why the world doesn't have respect for us or the gospel. How could they? I'm not sure I respect what I see either. As a friend recently posted on Facebook, 'The institutional church has fallen, but not to it's knees." That's where we are. It's my hope, that somewhere, there is a group of committed believers who are not trying to impress anyone with their great church complex, ministry, or congregation...whose only ambition is to lead a quiet life for the glory of God.
2010 Post - 1 Thessalonians 1-5: Encourage Each Other
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