What is your Message?

A good post by Jeremy (jwise) at ThinkChristian regarding the time spent discussing or debating peripheral matters such as evolution/creation, rather than focusing on the main gospel message. This is not to say such debates are of no use, or should never at any time be argued. Rather, it is only that there seems to be so much more time devoted to these efforts, rather than simply sharing the gospel with those who do not know it. The same could be said of our efforts in keeping the ten commandments publicly displayed, or keeping ‘under god’ in our pledge of allegiance. Noble pursuits perhaps, but certainly of far less value than sharing the gospel. Maybe it would be argued God uses such things as seeing the ten commandments in the court room to lead people to Him. That may be true, however, I fear such reasoning is more often given as an excuse to maintain comfort. For it is often much easier to send out some letters of complaint, or even to stand in a group of protesters, than it is to go to family or friend or stranger on the street and share the gospel. As well, to debate a matter of science is far easier than to tell a person they are going to hell if they do not accept Jesus. Perhaps the test would be whether or not you have shared this truth with friends or family who are not saved, while also fighting these many social issues today. If so it would be more likely you are following God’s will, if not I would dare to say you are choosing not the right path, but the easy path. Remember, there is no middle ground, there is only an eternity of heaven or hell. Remember, this life is pitifully short in light of that eternity to come, and to save a physical life is of much less value than to save a spiritual life.