Man, reading other eblogs this morning has been very revealing about evangelicalism in this postmodern (yes, a reality) world. Joel Hunter, pastor of Northland Church, is completely correct when he says we as Christians can work together with Catholics, Jews, Muslims, et al on certain issues without sacrificing core moral values. It happens, although not nearly as often as it should, that we do share common goals with other faiths when it comes to abortion, the environment, injustice to the poor, the fight against AIDS/HIV, and other key issues. We can come alongside other faiths in such efforts without sacrificing what we know is true about the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
The choice, as this beggar sees it, is to fight each other in evangelical circles and give Satan the victory as the world watches, or to work together where we can for common good while still staying true to scripture and give God the glory. It is a part of Paul's "being all things to all men" and the same criticism that was leveled at Jesus as a "friend of publicans and sinners".
Here's a thought: why don't we try to find a way to speak the truth in love, establish common ground without compromise, and let the world see the grace of God in our lives? The world outside our church buildings chuckle at our infightings but are awed when they see grace at work. Just my thoughts as one beggar telling another where you can find bread...
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