Sunday, August 30, 2009

the agenda-less faith.

Andrew Schwab;

"I cannot overemphasize the importance of what I like to call “the agenda-less faith.” I believe that we are not called, as Christians, to sermonize or attempt to convert every single person we meet. We aren't commanded to make a shallow pitch, a clever presentation, or a witty speech. Nor are we meant to be proud bearers of "bumper-sticker Christianity," complete with tactless t-shirts, tracts, and tokens which advertise spiritual slogans. God doesn't want telemarketers. Why? Because no one likes salesmen. I believe we are called to love, through all things. Jesus said this was the greatest commandment. What will separate us from the false and the shallow? An authenticity that says we have nothing hidden behind our eyes, nothing to sell, nothing to coerce people into. Just a real faith that translates into everything we do. We don’t need to do anything beyond naturally allowing Him to be displayed in all we do. Then people will gravitate toward what we have hidden inside of us, and we will not need to plot or manipulate. When we are authentic in our love our fruit will be lasting, and those who are affected by us will be affected profoundly. That is faith without an agenda."

1 comment:

  1. oh schwab. smart man. i like him. because his lifestyle reflects his faith, no need to be obnoxious. i miss the p86 days when we saw them like every three months...those were the days!

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