Wednesday’s Column: Third’s Words
Gary Pollard
Scientists with National Geographic went near the Solomon Islands to study one of the most active underwater volcanos on earth. What they found in the hot, acidic waters of the volcano, surprisingly, was life – a couple species of sharks, stingray, and fish swimming among the plumes of ash. The risk for these fish is great, as Kavachi is known erupt frequently.
Churches are made up of people, and people are imperfect. No church is immune to the problem of evil, though we should certainly have a greater level of immunity to evil’s influence. When non-Christians interact with us, they may be unsure of what to expect. The world does not paint a pretty picture of our beliefs.
So, what will they find? They will ideally find a group of people who, despite the pervasive dysfunction of the world, display unconditional love, forgiveness, excellent character, patience, forgiveness, fairness, grace, resilience, and hope.
Christians should strive to pleasantly surprise the world! When they expect to find an environment that could never support healthy, loving, functional relationships, we should blow their minds with positive, life-changing interactions.
“Always keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they might see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation” (I Peter 2.12).
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I love this post and it makes me think of how much we need our christian brothers and sisters!!! Their strength, support and love to help carry us as we are in this world today!!! Influenced by all kinds of lawlessness and wrong teaching!!! May each of us love each other, help each other,and pray for each other!!! May we through CHRIST and with HIS STRENGTH shine through and lean on each other as we go through this battle!!!
Amen! Thank you for your constant encouragement, Kim.
Excellent thoughts! Thanks, Ruth
Thank you, Ruth!
Very Good! Thank you!
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Thank you!