This perspective is why Andy Stanley and Pete Wilson don’t stand up in the pulpit and preach against homosexuality. Not because they don’t think it’s wrong, but because they may have a lot of people cheering them on for a controversial message, but all the people cheering are the ones who don’t need the message. The straight people cheer and agree; the homosexuals never want to come back to church.
I love that perspective shift.
I’m different than I was a few years ago, when I was paranoid that I was responsible for everyone else. But now, I’m far more concerned that you know I love you and want to be there for you, like Jesus modeled, than I am if you are having sex, dressing immodestly or gay.
I know speaking truth is important, so, accordingly, I told my friend that day I didn’t agree with her choice. But I didn’t argue with her or give her 12 reasons why she was wrong. I just listened — because I didn’t know what it felt like to hate her husband or want out of a marriage. And I’ve come to believe that listening is often louder than words.
Are you making a point or a difference in the lives of those around you? Do you see churches as often falling into the category of proving good points week after week, but not making a difference in people’s lives?
If you aren’t a Christian, do think of Christians as people who are always against something?
