We Are Here To Be Ambassadors, Not Enforcers Of The Law
Have you ever wondered what is meant in 2 Corinthians that we are called to be Christ’s Ambassadors? Its a very important calling and one which deserves careful and full thought. After all, its a very important role. Continue reading “We Are Here To Be Ambassadors, Not Enforcers Of The Law”
Every so often, we all need to be reminded of what really matters in life. We need to remember what happiness really is, what love means and that life can be absolutely wonderful. And, today. we need it more than ever.
We hear a great many people proclaiming what “good Christians” they are these days and this begs the question, “are they?” And we should also ask “are we?” We all want to be good Christians, so how do we do that exactly?
Being weary and worn down is a pretty common complaint these days. Whereas technology was supposed to make things easier, it seems to have done just the opposite. Though perhaps its partly our own fault?
I’m baffled by people who say “we need to keep Christ in Christmas!” — as they put out 8 Santa statues, but none of the Nativity. These same people become apoplectic if the Ten Commandments plaque is removed from a public place.
A good friend recently lamented that we have become a celebrity obsessed culture that elevates people to a faux sainthood, often less for the good they do and more because of the bad things they do. And he really does have a good point.
Surrendering our will doesn’t always come easy to man. We struggle with just saying “I don’t know” and letting someone else guide and direct us. But sometimes, that is exactly what we need to do.
I worry that too often, we Christians go off track and forget that earthly “things” are not supposed to be our focus. Its easy to get caught up in the trappings of our physical world and occasionally lose sight of our true mission.
When did we become a celebrity, fame obsessed culture? At what point did we stop caring about the important things and replace it with an unhealthy obsession with the things that have little or no value?
