There is something I came to the conclusion of many years ago, and it essentially can be updated for use here.
"God has given us so much; so much wealth, so much knowledge, so much property and prosperity. When there is a problem and people are in mortal danger, we have the ability to act on it and help. When God calls us forth on judgement day and asks what you did for the least of His people, are you going to tell Him that you blogged about it?"
I don't mean this as a slam against people who cry out to educate others, but that simply can't be enough. If Jesus overturning the money changers in the temple should demonstrate, when something is absolutely important, we must take action. Words can only go so far, and ultimately, the words shared here, you, me, and anyone else--they won't change a thing. Maybe Christians are comfortable only pointing out the errors and evils of the world, but I think God expects better of us, and I think that there is a heavy price to be levied against us when we value buying the latest DVD more than even attempting to save the life of a single human being.
This isn't meant to insult you, so please do not take it that way. I can tell my daughter over and over again that I love her, but that does little good when she needs to eat, or has a very full diaper. God created man to action from the very beginning--it was man's role to tend the garden in Eden. I simply wonder at what point anyone will demand actions from themselves, how many lives must it cost before we--both you and I--are compelled to take action on behalf of those who cannot save themselves. And ultimately, what price must be levied against us for turning our backs on a problem in the hopes someone else will fix it, with the idea that it's someone else's issue. Remember the good Samaritan (my favorite parable). Thinking good thoughts, alerting others isn't enough. You have to make it personal and get involved, or else it is all worthless.
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Date: 2006-05-11 09:23 pm (UTC)"God has given us so much; so much wealth, so much knowledge, so much property and prosperity. When there is a problem and people are in mortal danger, we have the ability to act on it and help. When God calls us forth on judgement day and asks what you did for the least of His people, are you going to tell Him that you blogged about it?"
I don't mean this as a slam against people who cry out to educate others, but that simply can't be enough. If Jesus overturning the money changers in the temple should demonstrate, when something is absolutely important, we must take action. Words can only go so far, and ultimately, the words shared here, you, me, and anyone else--they won't change a thing. Maybe Christians are comfortable only pointing out the errors and evils of the world, but I think God expects better of us, and I think that there is a heavy price to be levied against us when we value buying the latest DVD more than even attempting to save the life of a single human being.
This isn't meant to insult you, so please do not take it that way. I can tell my daughter over and over again that I love her, but that does little good when she needs to eat, or has a very full diaper. God created man to action from the very beginning--it was man's role to tend the garden in Eden. I simply wonder at what point anyone will demand actions from themselves, how many lives must it cost before we--both you and I--are compelled to take action on behalf of those who cannot save themselves. And ultimately, what price must be levied against us for turning our backs on a problem in the hopes someone else will fix it, with the idea that it's someone else's issue. Remember the good Samaritan (my favorite parable). Thinking good thoughts, alerting others isn't enough. You have to make it personal and get involved, or else it is all worthless.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions.