Moderators Bravus Posted July 21, 2008 Moderators Posted July 21, 2008 A striking idea from this week's sermon, and perhaps one that feeds into the long-running 'different beliefs in Adventism' thread. The illustration is from the book 'The Empty Raincoat', and the notion is that, rather than focusing on the edges of our religion, it's better to focus on the centre. If we focus on the edges we become obsessed with figuring out who's in and who's out. If we focus on the centre, and put Jesus there, we realise that we're all growing closer to Him, but we all have more growing to do. Our focus becomes growing and helping others to grow toward the centre, rather than spending our energy on what amounts to choosing who to exclude. Quote Truth is important
Woody Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Moderators John317 Posted July 21, 2008 Moderators Posted July 21, 2008 I agree. Quote John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. [17] For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
Members phkrause Posted July 21, 2008 Members Posted July 21, 2008 me four.... Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
jasd Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 >>...to grow toward the centre,<< But, we must have the [sustainable] edges - that we might have a center, yes? (Ahh, and wouldn't we know - that there would be that odd flyer... moi) Nevertheless, a good illustration. Quote
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