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Aug 25

The Problem with ‘Do-More’ Christianity

2009 | by Ryan Kelly | Category: Quote,Recommended Link

Another thoughtful and pastoral post today from Kevin DeYoung. Here’s a sample:

The Bible is a big book and there’s a lot in there. So the Bible says a lot about the poor, about marriage, about children, about evangelism, about missions, about justice; it says a lot about a lot. Almost anyone can make a case that their thing should be the main thing or at least one of the most important things. But what often happens in churches (or church movements) is that the person with the “thing” thinks everyone else should devote their lives to the “thing” too. So churches squabble over limited resources, and people feel an abiding sense of guilt over not caring enough or doing enough about the ten other things that other people in the church care about more than they do.

Take the time and go read the rest. I think it is a very needed word, to pastors and parishioners alike.