Monday, March 29, 2010

EASTER

This Sunday people everywhere will "attend church".

This Sunday, people everywhere will "attend church" dressed in fancy new clothes purchased especially for this very special day.

This Sunday, people everywhere will "attend church" dressed in fancy new clothes purchased especially for this very special day. While there, they will exchange pleasantries, read specially printed bulletins, and go through several rounds of standing up and sitting down.

This Sunday, people everywhere will "attend church" dressed in fancy new clothes purchased especially for this very special day. While there, they will exchange pleasantries, read specially printed bulletins, and go through several rounds of standing up and sitting down. Most likely they will sing songs, listen to special music, bow their heads to pray, and of course listen to the all important Easter "sermon".

THEN.....at some point.....this all important, most sacred Easter "service".....will end.

and then......"people everywhere"

will walk away

not even realizing that they completely

missed the point.....and the purpose.....and the precious Savior.

Does this offend you?

If so, maybe you are just another one of the "people everywhere"!

Maybe.....I am too.

4 comments:

Stephanie said...

Mr. Richmond..you seem to be a bit cynical towards those who "attend church."

Kenja said...

You can't "attend" something that you are supposed to be. Attending church is a man contrived concept that is completely foreign to the bible. We are called to be the church not "attend" it.

Stephanie said...

Well, I agree with you, but it still seems to me that there is a bit of cynicism in what you say. Everyone receives the information from the bible differently. You are entitled to your opinion, and others are entitled to theirs.

Kenja said...

And so it may very well be my dear. Alas, your poor old teacher struggles with such things, but I'm trying. Peace kiddo!