Thursday, October 8, 2009

WHAT MUST I DO TO INHERIT ETERNAL LIFE?

This could be an important lesson in these weeks following the 2009 E.L.C.A. Assembly. The young man’s questions – and Jesus’ answer – are strong reminders of the concerns at the beginnings of Christianity.
Being a follower of Jesus involved doing and not intellectual assent!
In this 21st century there are almost countless concerns at which our energies ought to be addressed.
Hunger is a national concern.
Many who are sick are unable to afford care, thereby suffering a higher rate of death.
Violence in our streets is killing our children.
Folks continue to lose homes as mortgages are foreclosed.

“How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God.” [Mark 10:23]

Jesus did not say “How hard it will be for those who don’t believe correctly to enter the kingdom of God.”

Maybe we might all take time these next 6-10 months to:
Take deep breaths – often!
Tithe!
Identify the poor in our areas – and make a commitment to serve them!

Just a thought.