No one follows Scripture all the time
by Art Martin, Goshen, Ind.
Ken Yost wrote in Readers Say why he believes in God but dislikes the church (Nov. 20, 2007). Many thanks to Ken for expressing and sharing his feelings. Sadly, his comments may contain some truth. But it is a temptation for everyone to pick, find fault, criticize, be negative, pessimistic and not work enough or contribute enough toward helpful, positive solutions.
We need a regular opportunity to be encouraged, to be challenged, to be fed, to share and develop our gifts and to be part of a Christian fellowship that puts God’s plans and program into practice. For example, if Matthew 6:33 and Luke 10:27 were faithfully followed for 15 years before incarceration, U.S. prisons would be half to three-quarters empty. That’s a negative, pessimistic, true statement. Why? No one continually, faithfully follows the Scriptures. But when we apply the Scriptures long term, untold blessings fall upon us.
Associated Issue: Good preaching - Nov. 20, 2007
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