As I am daily working on and striving towards God's image, I am reminded over and over again of how this world is still so much a part of me and my thoughts. There are so many people I come across and many are christians, that say things aren't so black and white... , but what does God's Word say. To me things are much more black and white then what many really think. Why do I believe this. These 2 verses are a few examples of why I think this way.
Mat. 7:13-14
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."
Luke 13:24
"Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to."
To me these say black and white... on the narrow path/gate, I don't think you can have grey areas. When we start justifying the "grey" areas in our life, I believe we are just opening up the road that leads to destruction. To me, there are far fewer people entering the Kingdom of God than what many others may think.... sadly so.
I came across this article on the site Family Reformation called, When Worldliness Is Next to Godliness, http://familyreformation.org/articles/render/when-worldliness-is-next-to-godliness/, by Selah Helms. This kind of focuses a lot on the teens of this day, but I believe it is excellent for anyone to read. Really makes you think and gives some great insight on Popular culture vs. Healthy/Traditional culture.
Thx for the posts Shannon. I'm excited about reading your stuff.
ReplyDeleteOn black/white/gray - Mark Driscoll says it in a way I love...something like - In my right hand, I hold certain truths that are unchangeable (black/white) such as justification by faith, authority of the Bible, role of men/women...in my left hand I hold things with an open hand (gray) such as end times theology, view of the gifts, etc.
It's helpful for me to think through where I need to be dogmatic and intolerant, and where I can welcome brothers and sisters with very different viewpoints. Keep blogging!
Thanks Scott for the tip on Mark Driscoll, I really do enjoy him. I will definitely take a look at it. Also, thanks for becoming the first to follow my blog. I really wasn't expecting anybody to follow it.. but it does feel good to have at least one. :) Now I'll have to go and check out your blog.
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