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1 | What does God asks from us ? | Mic 6:8 | Hank | 93032 | ||
True enough, this young Christian could serve his friends a warmed-over sermon from his pastor, and I'm not deriding you for your suggestions -- I believe you want to be helpful. But nothing takes the place of a bill of spiritual fare lovingly and prayerfully prepared fresh from the word of God and served from the heart with fervor and deep conviction. Quick-fix "devotionals" and second-hand sermons are generally no more palatable than fast foods, and no more nourishing. Here we have a young person whose life has very recently been changed by a new birth in Christ. His testimony of how Christ has changed his life speaks louder to his peers than any of the finest pre-packaged "great lessons" could possibly do. Sure, he has much growing to do in the faith in order to attain spiritual maturity, and I fervently pray that he will grow. But I should think that he now, knowing Christ even though yet a babe in Christ, already knows enough with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in him, to show his peers the Way to life eternal. SweetT, I assure you again that I do not assail your suggestions. But I speak as one who, in more than 50 years as a Christian, has on occasion had to endure sermons delivered half-heartedly and without conviction that were obviously imitations copied from someone else's heart and mind. And insipid "devotionals" that were hastily snatched from some anthology of "devotions for all occasions." These poor imitations lack punch and power. It is like comparing -- what shall I say? I need a good simile -- biscuits. That's it. It's like comparing home-cooked buttermilk biscuits made from scratch, the kind my mother used to make so well, with these horrid little imitations that come pre-packaged and ready-made in paper cans that go pop when you open them. --Hank | ||||||
2 | What does God asks from us ? | Mic 6:8 | gracefull | 93063 | ||
Hank, Wow! We agree on something! It was bound to happen. All joking aside, this truly is the 'missing' link' in believers today, memorizing what others teach and quoting it without the revelation of the Truth in their heart. These 'lessons' lack the annointing and passion of conviction the starving world is looking for. It is not the 'lessons' or 'devotions' that transform us, but the entrance of God's Word that brings light. Psalm 119:130 God bless |
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3 | What does God asks from us ? | Mic 6:8 | Hank | 93071 | ||
Gracefull: That's twice in one week we've agreed on something! There must be something terribly wrong :-) -- but let's keep it up. God bless you. Soli Deo Gloria! --Hank | ||||||