A call to responsibility
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I read a story two days ago related to the "Occupy Wall Street" protests that quite disturbed me. An Iraq war veteran in his twenties suffered a fractured skull during a riot that broke out among the protesters in Oakland, CA. As saddened as I was to hear of this man's injury, I was even more discouraged to read comments posted by other readers-many of whom accused Oakland's police force of malicious brutality. Such blame-shifting shames and angers me.
In the wake of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement and it's spin-offs, I feel it's important for all of us to have a reminder of the type of behavior we are called to as Christians.
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.-Colossians 4:5
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel-Philippians 1:27
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.-Philippians 2:3-4
For you were called to freedom; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but thorugh love serve one another.-Galatians 5:13
Christians are not perfect. Perfection is a standard we cannot hold-only Jesus could ever acheive that goal. We will stumble and fall many times throughout our lives as we strive to walk with Christ.
I believe that this culture like never before calls us to self-centered and apathetic behavior. My response to that is harsh. Don't be like the world. Take responsibility for yourself and your brother. Don't be politically correct. Be the truth.
God calls us to speak life into this world. You know what that means? That means we hold the key to life in our hands. We should be leading, not following. There are so many lost people out there-we cannot afford to be known as one of them. We are Christ's disciples. He knew us before we were born. He predestined us to become like Him. He has called us, and justified us, and glorified us for the purpose of glorifying Him. 'With great privilege comes great responsibility.' Let's see if we're up to the challenge.
In the wake of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement and it's spin-offs, I feel it's important for all of us to have a reminder of the type of behavior we are called to as Christians.
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.-Colossians 4:5
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel-Philippians 1:27
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.-Philippians 2:3-4
For you were called to freedom; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but thorugh love serve one another.-Galatians 5:13
Christians are not perfect. Perfection is a standard we cannot hold-only Jesus could ever acheive that goal. We will stumble and fall many times throughout our lives as we strive to walk with Christ.
I believe that this culture like never before calls us to self-centered and apathetic behavior. My response to that is harsh. Don't be like the world. Take responsibility for yourself and your brother. Don't be politically correct. Be the truth.
God calls us to speak life into this world. You know what that means? That means we hold the key to life in our hands. We should be leading, not following. There are so many lost people out there-we cannot afford to be known as one of them. We are Christ's disciples. He knew us before we were born. He predestined us to become like Him. He has called us, and justified us, and glorified us for the purpose of glorifying Him. 'With great privilege comes great responsibility.' Let's see if we're up to the challenge.
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