"If this (the USA) is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we've got to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are - or we've got to acknowledge he commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want to do it." - Stephen Colbert, The Colbert Report
Wow, what profound words on being a follower of Jesus Christ…and coming from Stephen Colbert! I do not say that to suggest Colbert is a heathen, but I’ve never really found him to be overtly religious on his show, The Colbert Report…funny but not religious. Perhaps we in the church…contrary to our own beliefs…perhaps we do not have the market cornered on spirituality…or maybe at times we just lack common sense. Do you really think when Jesus said to care for the poor he meant for us to throw a hand full of spare change in the Salvation Army’s red kettles…and then buy items for ourselves that we do not need and cannot afford? I know it’s the American way, but make no mistake about it…it is not Christ’s way. Jesus said the world would know us by our love…our love for one another. Which begs the question: Who have you loved today?
Wow, what profound words on being a follower of Jesus Christ…and coming from Stephen Colbert! I do not say that to suggest Colbert is a heathen, but I’ve never really found him to be overtly religious on his show, The Colbert Report…funny but not religious. Perhaps we in the church…contrary to our own beliefs…perhaps we do not have the market cornered on spirituality…or maybe at times we just lack common sense. Do you really think when Jesus said to care for the poor he meant for us to throw a hand full of spare change in the Salvation Army’s red kettles…and then buy items for ourselves that we do not need and cannot afford? I know it’s the American way, but make no mistake about it…it is not Christ’s way. Jesus said the world would know us by our love…our love for one another. Which begs the question: Who have you loved today?
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Merry Christmas !!! I've wondered the net while waiting this morning. I found this and sending it ....for whatever reason ??? Like my past reason...I don't have a reason just did it quoting :
To me, saying, “Happy Holidays” is like calling someone on her birthday and saying, “I hope that you’re having a great Tuesday!” unquote. This person had my attention.
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