Judgement and Discipline – two very real aspects of God’s dealings with man, yet very different in their source, their target, and their objective. Perhaps this is obvious – or, perhaps it’s something we take for granted without truly understanding the implications for us as the children of God.
Obama’s Legacy
This is not an easy topic to write about. Christians are sharply divided on this issue, and to make matters worse, our attitudes concerning the topic of Obama’s presidency have been largely shaped by the political landscape and cultural rhetoric, instead of founded first foremost on the Word of God, and secondarily on a solid understanding of history and of our constitution.
The Pursuit of Riches
During my (relatively short) lifetime, I’ve sadly seen many in the church lose themselves in the pursuit of wealth (or “financial freedom”, as it’s now popular to call it). Now, if you’re a believer who’s pursuing financial freedom, take a deep breath. Before you jump to conclusions about my opinions, or begin arming yourself with ammunition to argue with me, hear me out. First of all, I don’t believe that prospering or having material blessings (including money) is inherently wrong. Furthermore, I do believe that God raises up, and will continue to raise up, believers who have financial resources for Kingdom purposes (or to aid them in their personal assignments).
That said, I’ve witnessed time and time again those who fall victim to the love of money, usually without their awareness. In the process, their hearts drift from Christ-centeredness, their theology becomes skewed, and their relationships begin to revolve around their new value system. Most times, they don’t even realize these things are happening.
The False Justice Movement
As I was praying in the shower last night, something began to stir on my heart that has often been a subject of reflection for me. With what is unfolding around us (both in our nation and abroad), I feel that this phenomenon is a matter of increasing urgemcy and importance for the church. It is the rise of what I’m calling the “False Justice Movement” – and hidden inside it is something evil and insidious.