A friend of mine posted an article he read on the Global BC
website that said (http://glbn.ca/oOjswA) “Religion increasingly seen as doing more harm
than good in Canada: Ipsos poll”. I would suggest that many Christians would
take exception to this and possibly be outraged but let us take a close look at
a few of the facts:
· These results come from an Ipsos poll and
represent the opinions of Canadian that participated in the poll
· Religion, in this poll, covers many faith
groups, Christianity being one of them
· Christianity is not without it’s own questionable
deeds that have contributed to this opinion by those who were polled
Can I make a
suggestion? This article should not be taken as a slight to be outraged by but rather
an opportunity to learn and grow going forward. Consider Romans 14 where the
discussion revolves around the purity of the food eaten as it relates to a
person’s salvation. We should not be divisive when it comes to what food to
eat, what version of the Bible to read or what the proper attire is required to
attend church. Wars between religions have been fought over what is perceived to
be the “right way” but God wants us to think outside our finite minds and grasp
His infinite wisdom on this.
God’s kingdom isn’t a matter of
what you put in your stomach, for goodness’ sake. It’s what God does with your
life as he sets it right, puts it together, and completes it with joy. Your task
is to single-mindedly serve Christ. Do that and you’ll kill two birds with one
stone: pleasing the God above you and proving your worth to the people around
you.
So let’s agree to use all our
energy in getting along with each other. Help others with encouraging words;
don’t drag them down by finding fault. You’re certainly not going to permit an
argument over what is served or not served at supper to wreck God’s work among
you, are you? Romans 14:17-21 Msg
Yes, this passage
talks about food and serving food but, in my opinion, it also extends to our
lives and all we do every day. Don’t argue the point but rather present the
alternative. Others may think that Christians are here to proselytize the
nation and make them all zombie banks for the church coffers. Many think that the
church is the only path to Heaven and that if you don’t tow the line you go to
hell. Let us band together and show the nation and the world that those who
follow Christ have only two things in mind; Love God with every ounce of our
being and pour into the lives of others as He has poured into our lives. Let us
show them the difference between religion and Christian faith.
This Sunday we
celebrate our fathers. Sunday service streams on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/todd.macdonald.3158 and
starts at 10:30 am MST. We invite you to interact with us as we live stream and
join us as we celebrate.
Shalom
Pastor Todd
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