Walk in a manner worthy of the call

This week's post is short.

Ephesians 4:1-6:20 is where this comes from. Paul is writing the Ephesians a letter to tell them more about how to practically live out the teaching of Jesus in their lives.

I was reading articles on CNN and I came across one about a Baptist minister who was part of an organization that offered help to those who struggled with homosexuality. He has spent years talking about the redeeming work of Christ in the area of sexuality.

He recently resigned from his post to fight allegations that he went to Europe with a homosexual Male escort.




Are you as tired of this crap as I am?

How many prominent pastors and priests have resigned or been fired for public airing of their private escapades over the last couple of years? The Roman Catholics are still trying to find out how far down the pit they walked into goes.

To be fair, I don't know if these allegations against the Baptist minister are true. And I also know that just because someone is called to leadership positions in the Church, they still struggle with their old sin nature like any other Christian.

But enough is enough already. They bible says that not many should aspire to be teachers, or leaders, because they will be judged by a higher standard from God. (James 3:1)

But notice that he doesn't say that lay people escape judgement either.

In modern American theology, we don't like to think that after we are saved, we will have to give an account of how we used the grace God gaves us in Christ to further his kingdom. It rubs us wrong that we will actually be expected to do something for God after he saves us. Our attitudes are of this opinion more often than not, that of "well, he saved me, yeah, but how could he seriously say he loves me if he just wants to save me so I can be used by him? I think that love is letting someone do what they want."

Don't believe me that we will have to give an account? Check out these scriptures: Ecclesiastes 11:9; Matthew 25; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Please get your heads straight. If we love God, we will try to walk in a manner that pleases him.

Remember, he didn't have to save you.

-Brett