Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Mid-Week LiFE...
Wednesday Sept. 27 is an event called See You at the Pole. It is a national event for student to gather at their flag pole and pray. It is a student run event. Is it really a wise way to witness? Would Jesus have organized us prayer at the school flag pole? Does this create a Christian vs. the world mentality that keeps us seperated from those we intend to reach?
As I reflect on David's teaching this last week, I'm challenged by how Jesus broke down barriers. I'm challenged by how Jesus interacted with the world...
My answer to the above questions is "It Depends" becuase I have certainly seen well-intentioned Christians use this type of an event to be arrogant and prideful about faith. My prayer is that kids who come to the pole come very humbly and quietly and then go in to school and befriend others, sit with kids who sit alone and stand up for those who are picked on. Becuase as nice as our public gestures can be, it is our daily actions that count.
What do you think?
-LiFE
As I reflect on David's teaching this last week, I'm challenged by how Jesus broke down barriers. I'm challenged by how Jesus interacted with the world...
My answer to the above questions is "It Depends" becuase I have certainly seen well-intentioned Christians use this type of an event to be arrogant and prideful about faith. My prayer is that kids who come to the pole come very humbly and quietly and then go in to school and befriend others, sit with kids who sit alone and stand up for those who are picked on. Becuase as nice as our public gestures can be, it is our daily actions that count.
What do you think?
-LiFE
