Chuckle: Sign on
plumber's truck: "We repair what your husband fixed!"
Quote: "Science may have
found a cure for most evils, but is has found no remedy for the worst of them
all -- the apathy of human beings." --Helen Keller
APATHY, A MORAL AND SPIRITUAL CANCER
"Now this was the sin
of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and
unconcerned (apathetic); they did not help the poor and needy. They were haughty
and did detestable things before me. Therefore I did away with (destroyed) them
as you have seen"(Ezekiel 16:49-50 NIV).
Someone was asked if he knew the difference between ignorance and
apathy. His reply: "I don't know and I don't care." I'm afraid this describes
the attitude of many of us both spiritually and socially. The Dictionary defines
apathy as "A lack of interest or
concern; indifference. (Public apathy resulted in a light voter turnout)."
When elections come around, a large segment of the adult population
will not care enough to even cast a ballot. But sadly, many of those same
apathetic Americans will gripe and complain if people they don't like are voted
into office and make political decisions contrary to their values. I pray you
are neither disinterested nor unconcerned when it comes to exercising your
constitutional right and precious freedom to make your voice heard at the ballot
box. Regardless of your political party affiliation, please care enough to cast
your all important vote for those candidates who best exemplify the moral and
spiritual standards set forth in God's Word. Your vote could make the difference
in a close election.
Sadly, apathy is not limited to the political process -- it is also
alive and well in the spiritual realm among many who call themselves Christians.
It is God's will that His people be actively involved in evangelizing and
ministering to the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of people. Being
apathetic about the things of God is disgusting to Him. He is not interested in
our offerings, ceremonies and celebrations if we are apathetic about the plight
of those around us.
God said,
"Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed, plead the
case of the widow" (Isaiah 1:17 NIV). "I hate, I despise your religious feasts; I
cannot stand your assemblies . . . Away with the noise of your songs! I will not
listen to the music of your harps. But let justice roll on like a river,
righteousness like a never-failing stream!" (Amos 5:21, 23-24
NIV).
Jesus is concerned about the apathy of His followers as workers in
His harvest fields. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because
they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to
his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord
of the harvest, therefore, to send workers into his harvest
field" (Matthew 9:36-38 NIV).
Let's pray. Lord, please rearrange my heart, mind, and will to
make me intolerant of the sin of apathy both in my relationship with you and in
carrying out my civic and social responsibilities. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Love,
Jerry & Dotse
1 Comments:
Good and timely message for our family Rev. Stratton!
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