Why is it that ministry has become so complicated? Or has it? Maybe you would argue that it's not complicated. But have you checked out some churches lately? It seems to me that churches have become so busy doing "stuff" that they have lost sight of what the purpose of Christianity is all about. What is that purpose you ask? Well Jesus was asked a similar question by some Pharisees of his day. Matthew 22:36-40 says this, "Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses? Jesus replied, You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the other commandments and all the demands of the prophets are based on these commandments."
Did you catch that? Did you see it there in the text? It is the formula for simple ministry. The way God intended it. It is simply to love God, love each other and then serve others. Everything else in life is secondary. How about you? Have you made God, church, Christianity, or your personal faith complicated? Or is it simple? Let me know what you think!
Pastor Tim---Simple Pastor
3 comments:
This looks great! I am praying for lots of contacts!!
Pastor Tim you ROCK! The site looks great and the message is right on. I am going to share this blog with my family. I have learned so much from you and just reading these words and watching the videos reminds me again of what it is we are really called to do.
Wayne
Tim,
Good start to the blog, I will be getting with you to assist on adding anyting you want to this blog! I will be praying for this new ministry of simplicity that God has laid on your heart!
Way of the Pastor,
Joe Drew
www.wayofthepastor.blogspot.com
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