Fine line

In today's post-modern Christian world, there have been several changes to what we sometimes refer to as traditional. Worship style, songs, prayer, gesturing, etc. Sometimes it makes you wonder, if it is this inherent conflict between "traditional" and "contemporary" that is the primary reason why new church denominations come about. But my blog post today is not about why new denominations emerge, rather to look at what this means to the mindset of people and whether it gives people some freedom to bend the biblical compass.

Many clergy and lay leaders have changed with times in approaching Bible. It is important we talk anything with context moreso, the holy book of our faith, the Bible. Several newer leaders have forgotten the meaning of missionaryship when they reach positions of power within a christian organizational setting. What they do is quite often in contrast to what they preach. They are not held accountable to their lifestyle in Christ's body. There is a little wink-wink between pastors, leaders and the top brass. This is the fine line I am talking about. I think the answer to this issue is to have a mature leadership with old fashioned christian stewardship. This is definitely in short supply.



 

Do Christians have low IQ? run on "empty"?

Christians can sometimes be looked at as naive or dumb individuals based on their body language when their actions come out of  true love and submission. Sometimes I ask myself, can selfless acts run in parallel to rational and intelligent thinking. Those acts can make them look like almost baby-like, so innocent and naive. It could almost appear that they let their brains turn off and behave in a way that is a "christian group setting" think and do! There is perhaps security in such a setting which makes one "cozy" in each other's safe company. This kind of safe setting is found in church services, prayer time, worship, etc.

After careful thought I realized, this naivety stems from a greater intelligent, rational and balanced thinking. And also from the fact that there is limit to human capacity, and the realization that we are weak individuals. Its probably divine design that when we become so naive and even dumb, we become tender and when we become tender in the church environment, its the most fertile time to let the Spirit of God into your heart and mind. In our weakest moment, we can be made whole again. This refilling is required and does not happen in self isolation but happens in church congregation and worship. I have to also add, after careful thought, I realized that Christians use their IQ well, submit themselves to only God, humble themselves among people and are filled to do what God intends to do with them and give Him the glory for everything. Dumbness means tenderness just for one reason, to let God's Spirit to fill us, because we sometimes run too long on "empty".

What is Theology?

Many times we are led to understand the term "Theology" from a seminary point of view. Therefore the definition may be explained as a study of God or religion. This could sometimes be very difficult to wrap around for some groups of people. In fact, its not as complicated or abstract or academic as it is made out to be. Think about this - the mix of mystery and reality is what comprises Theology! I gave this idea a long thought and dissected it in many different ways and I thought the definition couldn't be explained better. If you disagree send me a note explaining why you don't agree. I would like to hear from you.

Words

Words we speak at home are probably the best yard stick for who we are and what our true character is. In public, we almost always try to be our best for others! Isn't that true with all of us. If we use wholesome talk or atleast practice it at home, there is a very good chance the habit will stick with us for a lifetime. Ephesians 4: 25- 5:2 is a great passage to edify us on this front.

Loved this Quote

Came across this, being re-quoted by someone who was in news recently....

"There is no saint without a past, and no sinner without a future."

I believe it is an original quote by St.Augustine of Hippo.