Christian Anti-Evangelism
I just returned from a weekend trip to see my new nephew (awwww) and was traveling the always-busy stretch of I-95 down the US Eastern seaboard.
On a 7-hour trip, there are bound to be some tense moments where our driving style may “conflict” with another person’s. There was one particular instance of someone driving like an absolute maniac, which ended with them being so close to my back bumper that I could smell what they had for lunch.
When they finally buzzed past, I was most sickened to see the big Jesus fish on their license plate.
- I wonder how many people’s perceptions of Christ have been poisoned by that couple over the years by them doing nothing more than driving their car?
- I wonder how many people’s perceptions of Christ that I have poisoned? I can think of a few right now.
The collateral damage caused by a Christian not walking circumspectly, while broadcasting our faith with our “mouths” and not our actions can be staggering.
On a positive note, God can do infinitely more with our lives than Satan can if we are willing to submit our lives in humble obedience. This seems like a tough balance at times in such a “dog-eat-dog” world, but as my faith increases that God does what he says he will, the easier it seems.
Your nephew is such a cutie pie!!! I’m glad that you are back safely and was able to see your nephew.
Dude,
It is sad, but I avoided putting a “fish” on the back of my car for a couple years because of the fact that it would require me to act like a Chrsitian as I drove … sad, I know! Remember at the small group conference when the speaker talked about his plan for the year – the one where he and his wife sat down and made promises in life? Well, I told Christa that I would stop acting like I am in a hurry all the time while driving. It has bothered her for awhile. I have gotten better since the fish addition, but not where I should be.
Can I do it even without her ? I can, with some accountability
Bryan, I’m right with you. I used to act like a crazy man behind the wheel – not fast, just angry. I still pop off now and then… ok maybe more than that, but God’s workin’ on it. Yeah, some accountability would be good. You know anyone?
I like the little fish with horns and a tail.
ah… me too, matt. me too…