My House, Caronport Saskatchewan
Relaxing after work / supper, 7:24 PM
Weather = clear and warm
I had a random thought just now. What is the light that draws people to Christ in my current spot in time and space. Obviously The Holy Spirit is what ultimately draws people to Christ, but what generally impresses folks about Christianity right now where I am? It isn't the authority of The Church, that ship sailed long ago. It isn't sound argument or rhetorical debate. I actually think that it might be maturity and (of course) love.
Love has always been the greatest commandment to all who fear God and seek to serve Him. Love is the command that Jesus gave his disciples and Paul gave the early church. Love is what we need to be characterized by. Real love is the universal language that everyone understands and it is always in short supply.
But maturity (which was my original thought) is what impresses people these days I think. There is no shortage of spiritual experiences, and church authority tends to make people really angry instead of inspire awe and respect. Arguing people into the kingdom never really worked anyway, not even when it was popular some 50 years ago. What I think really impresses people is integrity, trustworthiness, and wisdom. Or maybe it has more to do with the people I hang around with. Hmm...
Well that was the end of my thought and it didn't really evolve into anything else. I'd be interested to hear what you the reader thinks.
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