I've been listening to a few podcasts lately, one of which is the Mars Hill podcast. Many of you have probably heard of that church, or atleast Rob Bell before i'm sure through noomas and the books velvet elvis and sex god.
the past few weeks they have been challenging listeners to think more about the envirionment and the christian responsibility to really be the church. not necessarily dealing with the environment, but one thing that was discussed that really struck me was that we often give money and donate material things to organizations that serve people. why do these organizations exist? perhaps, according to their suggestion, it is because the churchis not really caring for people the way it should. what do you guys think?
we have accountants, educators, and engineers. aren't these the same people that our donations go to support? so we are choosing to give our resources to people to do a job we can do in the church? should we be doing these things to further the kingdom rather than to promote celebrity.
what do you guys think about this? moreover, what are the practical implications for us. you and me. the people living in USAmerica? check out the one titled "Do you realize how far we are?" from June 3rd.
Rob Bell makes a great statement..."why do these agencies get to have all the fun?"
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As much as I like where Rob comes from, he's not coming at this strong enough. It's not that others are getting to have all the fun - because if what they are doing isn't in the name and for the glory of Jesus, it isn't fun, it's vanity. The real question we need to be asking is how sustainable and conscientious living corresponds with what it means to be the Church - to be saved.
yes, vanity was a word i was looking for. and i believe he stresses that that is the outcome for those people.
the whole conscientious thing throws me for a loop though. i mean, some of his suggestions are great for him, but may not be available for me to do so. i mean, i live with my parents, work a very low key retail job, and try and be as responsible as i can. is there much to cut back in my life? i mean, i know there is...there always is. maybe i just don't see how this all translates into a college 20-something's life yet.
speaking of work. i must go there now!
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