Rick Howerton writes…………true words that nail that sickening lukewarm state in which we could so easily get stuck: coasting instead of watching and praying.
Over to Rick:
“It’s easy, really. If you’re tired of your faith growing, all you have to do is
Play it safe.
- Don’t be generous with your resources. That’s risky, and takes faith.
- Don’t be generous with the grace you give others. You will probably get burned.
- Don’t join a small group. You could be asked to be vulnerable. And you could be stretched. That’s no way to live.
- Don’t read your Bible and act on it. Just stick to reading it. Much safer.
- Don’t invite your neighbors to church with you. Stay in your comfort zone.
- Don’t go on a mission trip. That’s crazy talk.
- Don’t go serve the homeless in your city. You might get dirty.
- Don’t tithe. Planned giving? We’re going for minimal risk here. Come on.
- Don’t maintain close relationships with people. People are too messy and difficult.
- Don’t build relationships with people outside of the faith. If someone doesn’t trust Jesus, give ‘em a tract and move on. If you try to stick around and love them, you’re being dangerous.
- Don’t worship with other believers. Just quit going to church. They ask you to do things like ‘participate in worship.’ Not safe at all.
- Don’t do anything difficult. When things get tough, run the other way. That’ll *stick it* to your faith.
And watch your faith shrivel right up.
Here is how to land on the webpage where I found this bad advice that is such good advice – thanks to Rick Howerton!
