This little game, hosted by The Purple Booker, asks participants to open a book they are currently reading and copy a line or two in hopes of teasing others into putting that book on their TBR list. Be sure to give titles and authors, and no spoilers, please.
Mine for today is from Max Lucado’s Max on Life, a compellation of questions this famous inspirational writer has been asked and his unique, sometimes surprising answers to them.
This from page 111 “I like Jesus, I just don’t like his followers. At least I don’t like the way they behave. All this ‘amen’ and ‘praise the Lord’ seem phony.”
Max’s answer: “You aren’t alone. Hypocrisy turns people away from God. When God-hungry souls walk into a congregation of wannabe superstars, what happens? When God-seekers see singers strut like Las Vegas entertainers…When they hear the preacher–a man of slick words, dress, and hair–play to the crowd and exclude God…When other attendees dress to be seen and make much to-do over their gifts and offerings…When people enter a church to see God, yet can’t see Him because of the church, don’t think for a second that God doesn’t react…”
“Bottom line: don’t make a theater production out of your faith.”
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What a great teaser Rae. My Bible study group have discussed this aspect of some churches and organizations ad nauseum, but it is so relevant.
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This author calls it like it is, especially in this book. He also has a sense of humor and delightful word choices.
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This is an interesting one! I have always rather envied the congregations where people call out and clap and generally are enthusiastic. Brit congregations are very very restrained…
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We Southern Baptists are formal Baptists, but Baptists just the same. We do great each other early in the service, welcoming friends and visitors with handshakes and hugs. A local Presbyterian church greets each other in the service with the kiss of peace, like the early disciples did, on the cheek.
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Greet each other.
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What a lovely way of greeting people…:)
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Max Lucado has to be my favorite. He is easy to understand, and serious and funny at the same time.
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