Sunday, December 10, 2006
COLD AND LUKEWARM
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| Subscribe Unsubscribe Change E-mail View Archive COLD AND LUKEWARM Contributed by Melanie Schurr Dec 10, 2006 |
ironically, his words and actions usually don't support this
acclaimed belief. When a Christian radio or TV program is on, he is
quick to change the channel with a roll of the eyes, and when
discussions of faith are raised, he immediately applies the label
of "Jesus freak" to those Christians around him. This same individual
admits to not praying to God, or even picking up a Bible since his
youth, and reveals a life dominated by the desires of the flesh as
opposed to spirit.
Here is what the Bible has to say about such individuals: "I know
your works, that you are neither cold nor hot: I wish you were cold
or hot. So then because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I
will spew you out of my mouth." Revelation 3:14-15
You see, when you truly believe in God and His Word, you want to
share the good news with others so they too can know this love and
mercy. To hoard God's love to yourself is like eating a banquet in
front of a group of starving people.
Sharing our faith is not just a nice thing to do, it is an
obligation, for it is impossible to believe in God's love and to be
selfish, unloving and uncaring.
If you are putting off accepting Christ in to your life simply
because you don't want the responsibility of caring about others in
this way, worry not, for you do not need special training in order to
share God's merciful love. Having a changed heart and life is the
best testament we can offer God, and others.
Contributed by Melanie Schurr (Copyright (c)2005 Melanie Schurr)
Melanie Schurr is author of "Ecstatic Living: A Christian marriage
manual and Life-guide", "Son Salutations" and "Daily Contemplations",
which are a collection of read-one-a-day modern inspirations. For
more information, visit www.MelanieSchurr.com
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