Thoughts on Communicating the Gospel using technology
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Many times, people think being in the world but not of the world means that we need to avoid evil at all costs and to keep away from it. Shining your light doesn’t go very far if all of your “lights” are staying together where they are comfortable. They can be so much more effective by going into dark places and illuminating them. I am not saying we should participate in what is going on in that dark place. I am however saying we should be there to show contrast to the darkness. We can still be in the world but not of the world.
How does all tie together? I think the church is afraid of what they cannot see or understand. They fear the darkness of sin and of the unknown because it is uncharted. We know sin leads to death but we must be willing to stand in the darkness in order to stop those who are walking further into the darkness. We also should not be fearful of the unknown. Traditional methods are just that: tradition. They may still work at times but there are new mediums for interpersonal communication. These mediums need to first be understood and their power realized. Then, they can be harnessed for the furtherance of the Kingdom of God. The early church stopped at nothing to communicate the gospel. That same passion should motivate us today. We have more channels available to us. Let’s use them as effectively as we can.
Obviously, this is simply my opinion. Feel free to comment or email me with your thoughts and opinion. jason@jasoncastellente.com
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