The Church and the Message of God
Romans 16:25-27
“The church must be able to say the word of God, the word of authority, here and now, in the most concrete way possible, from knowledge of the situation.”
—NO RUSTY SWORDS
What the church has to say is not only a message for the people of God, but also for the world. That word must be more than merely a word that rails against the moral evils of society. It cannot simply be a negative word. It must be a word that champions freedom, promotes responsibility, encourages justice, inspires hope, makes room for mercy, and calls for accountability.
Thought
The church is good at telling the rest of the world what it should not do. But its vision for a positive direction is often missing.
What is your prayer thought for today’s lesson?