More moralism

Don't get me wrong.

I like the church we go to. But.... the preacher we heard last Sunday was giving the message that we need to "have a plan to stop sinning." I couldn't help but laugh every time he said it. I don't think my wife appreciates that.

I'll say it again, don't get me wrong. I think this preacher has the best of intentions. I think he truly is heart-broken over the problems he sees in his congregation, and I think also that he is depressed at the lack of enthusiasm he sees in people.

Now call me cynical, (and you'll be right) but that is where I see things differently. Yes, it is too bad that people aren't doing a better job, but isn't that why we're called "human"? If you're putting your hope in people, get used to disappointment.

For me, it boils down to this: It is not about us, or how good of a job we are or are not doing. We are all sinners. Romans 5:14, "Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who is a pattern of the one to come." Even without the law we are doomed! The law simply spells out the details for us, giving us the specifics of our damnation.

When I die, I don't want my hope to be in how good a life I have lived. I would never get another night's sleep. No matter how good I am, I am lost without a Savior. No matter how bad I am, I am lost without a Savior. Thank God for the Savior, Jesus Christ, and for the promises to those who believe.

"but as many as received him, to them gave he the right to be children of God, to those that believe on his name;" --John 1:12