I like this post from thedeepend:
A survey has been conducted in Newcastle, UK, about how practising Christians are viewed by their work colleagues. They were fairly much liked, actually, but their top three perceived characteristics were as follows:
1. They go to church
2. They don’t have much time to socialise with work colleagues
3. They don’t like drinking alcohol
When you consider that Jesus was known as a Sabbath-breaker, friend of sinners and drunkard, you have to conclude that something’s gone badly wrong…
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2 responses to “Friend of Sinners”
Those outside the Family are not beating a path to the doors of the local churches. Jesus told us to go out and find them.
I am not one who is comfortable with bars and night clubs, but I am looking for places to take the Gospel. I figure the best way to meet someone in need of the Gospel would be to look for those not in “church” on Sunday morning. I have gone so far as to quit the Sunday church gathering all together. On Sunday I go to the park and a nearby coffee house to pray Luke 10:2b and to read my Bible while looking for opportunities to share the Gospel.
My quitting the Sunday celebration was a radical move that took some time to pull off. I fully believe that Christians need fellowship, but I have been challenged to examine my definition of Church. I still go to a home fellowship on Wed nights but I am praying for a new church plant in the park, then I may move onto another park to pray Luke 10:2b on Sunday mornings.
Peace & Love through Jesus!
Kevin
(North County)
According to Jesus, the world should know us by our love for each other. This isn’t the case, generally speaking. So, is Jesus wrong, or, are we making a mess of it?
Blessings in Christ,
Chris.