There is little evidence in the way Christians live to support our claim that the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Rather, the evidence would suggest that, in most churches, the culture of economic, political and military systems of the United States (or Australia or Britain etc.) is at hand. The question must be asked why the churches do not live by their confession.
–Jim Wallis (January, 1980), “Rebuilding the Church”, Sojourners, 9:1, page 10
Matthew 10:7
As you go, announce this: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’
See Brian Lilly’s posts:
- Surprised by the Kingdom of God I – If the Kingdom of God is here, why are the Romans still here also?
- Surprised by the Kingdom of God II – What’s politics got to do with it? (Got to do with it?)
Have a listen to Jesus and the Kingdom (8.5MB MP3) by N. T. Wright
Thank you. I’ll add it to my MP3 player. I have a hard time not falling asleep during sermons even when they’re interesting.
Jeff
I saw that you have many prayers included here on your blog. I wanted to send you a great link to one of John Piper’s prayers that he included at the end of a book. Check it out- http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1461_Closing_Prayer_of_Spectacular_Sins/Brother Jason
Thank you for that. I have some other prayers printed out and may add that one.
Jeff