Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Wednesday’s thoughts

Well, this is what I’ve been working with in the development of the sermon: I know what it is to gloat over the truth that we may have when it is revealed to those who never quite got it. I know we can become self-righteous and we should avoid becoming that.

Joseph had the chance to gloat when his idiot brothers came to Egypt for food — they had suffered in the famine. Joseph, who could predict the future through his dreams, had been elevated to an important position in Epypt. The brothers didn’t realize it was Joseph.

Here are some observations for consideration:

1. It’s not what you know; it’s who you follow that matters most.
We want to avoid becoming a know-it-all.

2. It’s not are you right or are you wrong; it’s, if you are right, are you right in the right way. It isn’t always right to be right if we become self-righteous.

3. It’s not about getting even; it’s about moving people forward. Getting even never does; it simply produces another potential act of retaliation.

The sermon is a struggle to find a direction. I think it is dealing with an important theme. If you have suggestions write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. Click on the blank space and the email address will pop up.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Charles

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