Clarification

Looking back at my previous posts, I've spent quite a significant amount of time speaking on the sinful depraved nature of man. I talked about the condition of our wicked nation and the corruption of churches. While I still believe this is all true, I also believe there is still goodness and hope in the midst of all this madness. Some people look and listen to people like me and they are turned off because it seems as if I am spewing brimstone, fire, and judgment. I read somewhere that good intentions can sometimes produce bad results, so I am constantly learning to love as God calls us to love. I am aware that Jesus did not come to condemn, that we already stand condemned, and that we are to do the same, to give others the message of hope and salvation. That is my primary goal and prayer of my heart. I want others to taste the goodness of God and to walk in glorious Light. We love, by serving, by caring for others, by praying for people. We can always be a bit less selfish and a bit more selfless.

Reflecting on Rob Bell's bullhorn guy... perhaps a bullhorn is not the best way to tell people that they already stand condemned. Rob Bell sees that even with good intentions, that method simply does not get through to people. Perhaps he is right. We do need to tell people the truth, that there is a heaven and hell, that we have eternal destinies, that we must give an account to God at the end of our lives, that God desires for us to walk in humility, repenting of our sins. Father, show us how we can do this to bring glory to You. AMEN.