Called to Exploit or to Follow?
November 16, 2008 @ 10:49 PM
by Fred G. London
In Luke's account of the
crucifixion, a profound exchange is recorded
between Christ and the two thieves in the midst
of their execution. It has been said, "Crisis
reveals character," and so it was in this case.
We shall see that in a sense, one thief chose to
exploit, while the other chose to follow. One
chose self-interest, while the other deferred to
God's. One spoke out of the anguish of a broken
body and soul, while the other spoke out of a
broken and contrite spirit. Read
more...
In Luke's account of the
crucifixion, a profound exchange is recorded
between Christ and the two thieves in the midst
of their execution. It has been said, "Crisis
reveals character," and so it was in this case.
We shall see that in a sense, one thief chose to
exploit, while the other chose to follow. One
chose self-interest, while the other deferred to
God's. One spoke out of the anguish of a broken
body and soul, while the other spoke out of a
broken and contrite spirit. Read
more...
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