"In our world, there are far more practical atheists who think they are religious than there are theoretically doctrinaire atheists."
-Addison Hodges Hart
Our lives are full of deadlines, commitments, and responsibilities. Pulled in so many directions - there never seems to be enough time. It's a never ending cycle of busyness. If we don't watch out, that cycle will consume our lives and steal our purpose.
Continuing our conversation journeying through the Sermon on the Mount, we see Jesus addressing these concerns and anxieties of life. Human nature being a constant over the centuries, a hurried and unfocused life plagued those in the first century as much as it does us today.
With so many things vying to consume our time and attention, how can we focus on what matters?
For Jesus, ushering in the Kingdom of Heaven mattered more than anything. It wasn't a physical kingdom or institution; it was a simple movement fueled by love and compassion.
It sounds simple. It should be simple. Yet, we make excuses and pretend it's complex because we don't want to change.
There is a lighter way to live - one with more focus and direction.
No, I'm not talking about asking for Jesus as your personal savior. I'm not telling you to go to church. All of that mess is still part of the busyness.
The Kingdom of God was never about the church. It was about loving others and healing the world. There's nothing overtly spiritual about helping people in need, but it does change you.
Interested in trying life differently? If change happens one step at a time - let's go for a walk. ;)
We'll talk about all that and more snark!
Plus, this week's Christian Crazy features: Kenneth Copeland, Greg Locke, Hank Kunneman, Anna Kahit, and Sharon Gilberton.
Show notes
Episode Timestamp:
In the News: 04:40
Christian Crazy: 12:20
Main Conversation: 23:00
Books referenced:
Taking Jesus at His Word: What Jesus Really Said in the Sermon on the Mount ~ Addison Hodges Hart
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