This is exactly the kind of perspective we all need.
From Justin Taylor:
A timely word from Russell Moore, who asks:
Is it a problem that some of us who are tranquil as still water about biblical doctrine and ecclesial mission are red-faced about Nancy Pelosi and the talking heads on MSNBC?
Is it a problem that some who haven’t shared the gospel with their neighbors in months or years are motivated to vent to strangers on the street about how scary national health care will be?
More:
If we were half as outraged by our own sin and self-deception as we are by the follies of our political opponents, what would be the result?
If we rejoiced as much that our names are written in heaven as we do about such trivialities as basketball brackets, what would be the result?
So if what you’re afraid of is a politician or a policy or a culture or the future of Western civilization, don’t give up the conviction but give up the fear.
Work for justice.
Oppose evil.
But do it so that your opponents will see not fear but trust, optimism, and affection.
Read the whole thing, and pass it along.
I am not one to really know what’s going on politically (sad I know) nor do I usually follow much of the sports arenas – but with UNI being in sweet sixteen I’ve been really excited! This IS A TIMELY WORD and is convicting – we do fear the wrong things in this life and tend to have things all backwards at times don’t we! Thanks for posting the provoking thoughts…
Jen