Wednesday’s thoughts
“Take Your Faith and Share It”
This is a hard sermon to write because I am pushing a point that goes against my general disposition. It is hard for me to invite someone to come to our church. I am reluctant to announcement to someone I am a Christian. The last thing I would ever say to a person is that I am a pastor in the United Methodist Church.
I just feel religion is a private thing. Those people who go door-to-door with their Bible tracts and their religious material are doing something I would never do.
Does that mean I don’t have the faith they have? Does that mean I am embarrassed about my church; my denomination; my faith? It may mean just that. I recall something Paul wrote when he said, “We are fools for Christ’s sake.” I don’t want to be a fool like that. I’m not interested in been foolishly religious. I am embarrassed when I hear people give their witness to their belief in Christ. I wnat to leave the room when there is some kind of overt evangelism going on.
This approach to religion is curious, and I think it is reflective of most of us United Methodists. It does pose the question for us; What do we have that we are willing to share?
What does it mean to be a Christian in a world like this?
What does it mean to be a United Methodist in a world like this?
What does it mean to be a member of First Church in a world like this?
What are we willing to share with someone else?
If you have thoughts on this subject write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to have others read your thoughts click on the ‘comments’ box below.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Charles Schuster
