I just got back from meeting with someone, and we got into a pretty intense discussion about what the church (as in the entire body) is called to be. We talked about how the early church looked radically different - their love for God and others grossly evident in how they lived their lives - and that is part of why it grew so quickly. And then we started discussing how we need to act if we want to look radically different. We talked for a long time about different ways that could happen, and different things that needed to change. And then, we got around to actually discussing how I have practically lived this out.
I am definitely someone who likes to discuss issues - and I can get pretty passionate about a multitude of topics. But, I am coming to realize that I often fall short in actually acting on those passions. I spend so much time arguing points and contemplating ideas, that I never get around to doing something about it. I am a fount of thoughts and words and devoid of living proof of the principles I so strongly believe. How much more of an example could I be if I just acted quietly rather than speaking loudly?
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