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July 1, 2008
Thom Rainer asks which economy are we trusting in
The economy is at the forefront of all of our minds. Those of us who lead churches are responsible for ensuring that the ministry of the local church is sustained in good and bad economic times.
But LifeWay's President, Thom Rainer, asks another very important question: Which economy are we going to live by: the economy of this world or the economy of the Kingdom of God? This is an important question.
Maslov's hierarchy of needs is the nature upon which our economy is built. The pursuit of God and righteousness is the foundation upon which life is built. Jesus said one can't serve God and money. It is easy to give lip service to truths like this in days like these while holding back a portion of our devotion, "just in case." But Jesus tells us to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind and strength (Mark 12:30). Press that into your heart! He wants us to really want God.
Which economy are we living by? Before we answer, let's examine our behavior--not just what we say. Church leaders must demonstrate a different way of living - one that is consistent with the life Jesus' lived and called all Christians to live. If nothing is different in our lives, how can we ever expect to lead a body of believers to dynamically transform and grow beyond the captivity of the economy of this world?
Posted by bstroup at July 1, 2008 10:18 AM
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