PEERS

About Christ, Peer to Peer

Decentralizing the Gospel -
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One time we said ‘Jesus’ and took on a sacred mission to spread the Gospel to every soul (Mark 16:15). I’m all in.

Our modern churches have this talking and singing stuff covered, which is cool. Their praise and worship might be more about the performers than the performance, but hey, it feels good to dance and sing.

Those of us who’ve read the playbook and adhere strictly to the divine terms of service know that our God is all about mercy (Micah 6:8). We’re on a quest to save the world.

Isaiah, in his wisdom, dove into the ‘God desires mercy’ concept (Isaiah 1:17), urging us to do good deeds, seek justice, and squash oppression wherever it rears its ugly head. Jesus picked up the baton and ran with it in His Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), doubling down because we just weren’t catching on.

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While our God wants us to be Knights of the Good, battling the darkness and standing with the downtrodden, some of our well-heeled ‘Americanized’ churches have finely tuned the Blade of Minimal Effort to a fine edge. They can slice through expectations like sweet butter, and can sever 7 hopes in one deft whack.

 

The majority, wandering down the wide path to eternity (Matthew 7:13-14), might find themselves turned away at the gate by Jesus Himself. But for those of us who choose the narrow path, digging in with both feet, there’s a warm welcome and a heavenly jackpot waiting.

 

Sure, our brothers and sisters who’ve settled into the comfort zone might think that just accepting God’s grace and mercy is the endgame. But we, who’ve studied the fine print, know that salvation is just the starting line of a marathon (Philippians 3:12-14). And oh, what a finish line we’re sprinting towards!

 

So, to those cheering from the sidelines, there’s a participation trophy with your name on it. But for us, it’s about running the race, not just watching it (1 Corinthians 9:24).