This is a general indictment of Christians, with myself included. I do not exclude myself from what I'm about to say.
What is the primary consideration of most Christians? Do we want to know God? Do we have a passion for saving souls? No. We do not. Most of us (the vast majority) are primarily interested in global warming, climate change, open source software, politics, work, getting better education for children, opposing abortion, and many others. We spend so much time in the idol worship of our pet issues.
Are these bad things to be concerned about? Never! Should we be expending more energy on these things than on knowing God, praying to Him, reaching out to our brothers and sisters, and attempting to persuade some to believe? May it never be! And yet... so many of us are wrapped up in non-issues. My Christian friends so often express more outrage that humans are polluting the earth than that people are dying and even about worshiping our God who has sovereign control over such things. I find myself getting more excited about software and opportunities to enhance my resume and yet neglect to study and pray as I should.
What's important? To love the Lord our God with all of our heart, mind, and spirit and to love others as we love ourselves. But why aren't these things more important to us? I think it's because we live in a world designed to distract us and we have no one holding us accountable to God's standard.
What's my solution? I don't know. However, I felt led to share this and I can spend some time today in prayer.
Cheers.
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