STRANGE THINGS, RELATIVELY SPEAKING


"I pray that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ" (Philippians 1:9-10).

Isn't it strange how long an hour seems at worship, yet so short playing golf, fishing, camping or watching a movie or ball game?

Isn't it strange how a $20 bill looks so large at offering time in worship, yet so small at the supermarket?

Isn't it strange that reading the Bible is a chore, but that reading the newspaper is a daily habit that we look forward to and miss if we cannot do it?

Isn't strange how we like the extra innings in a game, but we lament if the preacher goes over by ten minutes?

Isn't it strange that many Christians cannot explain the plan of salvation, yet they can explain their jobs and hobbies in great detail with much enthusiasm?

Isn't it strange how concerned parents are about their children's homework, yet they seem to care less about their level of Bible knowledge?

Isn't it strange that many church members can tell the plots of TV soap operas and sitcoms, but they cannot explain the major themes of each book of the Bible?

Isn't it strange that people make it a point to arrive in plenty of time for the ball game or movie, but they always dash to church at the last minute?

Isn't it strange that people want to go to heaven on their own way, but seemingly few are eagerly interested in getting there on God's terms?

Isn't it strange how many people will spend hours of time, energy, and care on their earthly home, but make very little preparations for their eternal home?

-Selected


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