Wednesday, 17 December 2008

• Currently Edification and Beauty: The Practical Ecclesiology of the English Particular Baptists, 16751705 (Studies in Baptist History and Thought) By James M. Renihan see related

  I was reading a blog entry that Dad wrote a couple of years ago about his visit to Life Church here in OKC. I was struck by the relevance of his closing paragraphs to the situation at our current church. It's an important reminder of our duty to be obedient entrusting the results to God. Thanks Dad!
  
  "But is success our goal? To be honest, I am shocked at how often outward success works its way into our minds—whether consciously or unconsciously. We evaluate ourselves and even others by criteria that belong in the board room rather than the prayer closet. While we may not seek after the kind of success evident at Lifechurch.tv, still we judge ourselves and one another similarly. I need to repent of this.  I must bring to mind the reality that the Lord does not call me to anything but faithfulness. My task is to follow His Word carefully and leave the results to Him. I know that many will say that this is simply an excuse and justifies my lack of ‘success.’ But I don’t think that is the case. Sadly, I have to leave the reasons for next time. May God give us light. Amen."
  

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