The Purpose of Holiness
"Holiness is not for our own personal benefit -- but that others may see Jesus."
--Matt Ohime
--Matt Ohime
If This Is Not A Place. . .
If this is not a place where tears are understood, Then where shall I go to cry? And if this is not a place where my spirit can take wings, Then where shall I go to fly? I don't need another place for trying to impress you With just how good and virtuous I am. I don't need another place for always being on top of things; Everybody knows that it's a sham. I don't need another place for always wearing smiles, Even when it's not the way I feel. I don't need another place to mouth the same old platitudes; Everybody knows that it's not real. So if this is not a place where my questions can be asked, Then where shall I go to seek? And if this is not a place where my heart cry can be heard, Where, tell me where, shall I go to speak? So if this is not a place where tears are understood, Where shall I go, where shall I go to fly? -- Ken Medema
Really - that is not what I see in our church today.
ReplyDeleteWow - what a great reminder, Mark! It's so easy for us to seek holiness so that we can feel good about ourselves.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work - God Bless!