Part of the problem with the American church’s biblical worldview isn’t just biblical ignorance, it’s neglect. As I’ve written before, a distorted view of God happens when His shepherds fail to tend to the flock. I must confess my own shortcomings in this matter or risk being hypocritical. I am not a pastor, nor am I part of a church staff, but as an introvert’s introvert, it is more comfortable for me to keep fellow believers at arm’s length and avoid the messy, real-life problems of other disciples.
I am repenting of this, yet I fear slipping back into comfortable routines where I seek the quiet of my home to study and ponder another portion of Scripture. If we are going to imitate Jesus, it means spending time with people. The truth is, caring for the hurting and walking alongside those in need is not only the church staff’s job, but also the responsibility of every Christian. Keep that in mind as you read the fictional story below of “Any Church, USA.”
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