I have been in the ministry for 35 years and have felt that Matt 25:35-40 has always been where the church missing the mark. Many churches and pastors seem to be concerned more about their four and no more, or those inside their walls, to keep them entertained and the money rolling. Churches have become Social "Bless Me" clubs. Jesus used the above noted scriptures to address that:
35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
It is time for the church to once again understand what true ministry is. For those pastors and churches who have forgotten that it is not about the numbers who attend our well planned services, perfectly desinged well executed worship programs, and entertaining message, it's time you read not only the Bible, but "Radical Together" by David Platt. I have read many books on ministry and church growth, but all fail to really bring home the point of what the mission, role, commission of the church is in a way that David does.
I recommend you pray, read Matt chapters 24 and 25, and then read David's book. Let it speak to your heart and let's get Radical Together!!!!
“I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review”.
35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
It is time for the church to once again understand what true ministry is. For those pastors and churches who have forgotten that it is not about the numbers who attend our well planned services, perfectly desinged well executed worship programs, and entertaining message, it's time you read not only the Bible, but "Radical Together" by David Platt. I have read many books on ministry and church growth, but all fail to really bring home the point of what the mission, role, commission of the church is in a way that David does.
I recommend you pray, read Matt chapters 24 and 25, and then read David's book. Let it speak to your heart and let's get Radical Together!!!!
“I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review”.
