· Student Kills Self in Front of 150 Classmates at Alabama High School
· Woman Comes Forward in Child Abuse Case Involving Car Wash Hose
· Police Reportedly Close to Arrest in Auburn Student's Death; UNC Murder Still Unsolved
· Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of 6,700 Pounds of Marijuana
· 4-Year-Old Shows Up to Elementary School Drunk
· Florida Woman Arrested for Leaving Mother Dying on Floor for 2 Weeks
· Dad Who Burned Kids in Dryer: Thought They Could Have a Good Time Without Money
· 'Possessed' Students Sent Home From School
· 'Sex and the City' Star Cynthia Nixon Discusses 'Fantastic' Lesbian Relationship
· Doctor Had Sex With Daughters
I am wondering if anyone is paying attention to the headlines. Jesus clearly modeled how the church is to impact the culture. What we find in scripture is an actual “counter culture” philosophy and spirituality. Here is my fear - instead of being “counter cultural” the church continues to move in the direction of cultural conformism; sacrifices being made at the altar of cultural relevance. This insatiable appetite for acceptance has led us down a path of hedonistic relativism with a mindset that places ultimate value on experience and feeling.
Is it just me or are you tired of hearing that we are experiencing the affects of post modernity and we just need to conform. Let us be reminded once again of Paul’s words in Romans 12:2 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is ---his good, pleasing and perfect will.” This verse tells us that conformity flies in the face of knowing God’s will. CHURCH – QUIT CONFORMING!!! You may be able to gather a crowd for a time, but as evidenced in the headlines, the culture will never be transformed.
stay off the paved road,
-craig
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