Sunday, June 01, 2008
OUCH!
As i was preparing the message for today i was confronted by the reality of the stats given in the book by David Kinnaman called Unchristian. I am using this book as a basis of a new series I am calling 4 things that bug me about Christians. The book is a must read if you are going to understand the culture we are living in and how both those outside and inside the church see believers. The hit today was that we are seen as hypocritical. As I studied Matt 23 and the stinging words of Jesus to the Pharisees, I have to be honest (no pun intended) and say that i know deep in my heart lives a Pharisee, that is often trying to come out. God forgive me, and keep me honest, transparent, and sincere. Thank you for not giving up on me!
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Shaloooom!!
Hi Pastor and others,
I must first say i was sooo glad to see your blog entry, I know things can get craaazy busy so I just kept checking.
Pastor, I love the "OUCH" and I think that everyone who heard your sermon would have to say that "OUCH" could be applied to all of us. Anyone who would think otherwise, well...let's see...I am looking for just the right word here...HYPOCRITE!! :-) Arf arf arf I'm sorry I had to do it.
Brother, I will pray about the Pharisee that you say dwells deep within your heart...
Will you pray about the Pharisee living deep within me?
I'll go first...
Father, forgive us and purge from our hearts that which makes others question or doubt whether we belong to you, and Father, KEEP PURGING
God keep us from falling....
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