The Pretender
For lunch I like to watch Hulu.com. Hulu is a website that is a clearinghouse of sorts for television programing that may be watched streaming online.
Today for lunch, while eating my scrumptious microwaved burritos, I watched the pilot episode of The Pretender, a show about a genius who is able to assume any role in any environment. Jarod, the main character, assumes roles for the purpose of righting wrongs.
As I sit after the burritos have been consumed and the show as been viewed, I wonder how many people in worship services are pretending in their faith.
It does not matter whether their pretending is on purpose (such as being forcibly taken to church by a parent), or accident (one not fully understanding his lack of faith) the outcome is the same. Non-faith equals a life that is without forgiveness, without salvation, without hope.
Jesus says,“But an hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth.” (John 4.23 HCSB) True worshiper, worshipers who rely on Jesus for forgiveness, salvation and eternal hope who worship truthfully and not pretending.
Church leaders, challenge your people and lead people to test the truthfulness of their faith.
God Bless,
kennyb
Tags: church, discipleship, tv