Football vs. Jesus
So John Piper is pretty much one of my favorite pastors in the world. I watched something on him this morning and felt the urge to watch several more YouTubes of him! I found the one below and watched it several times trying to figure out what I think. Interesting enough, a little bit of what he is saying is what I am preaching in my message Sunday morning on “Celebration.” However John seems to say it in a little more powerful way.
Would love to hear your comments on this video. Is John Piper right or has he gone too far?
The message is delivered in a strong in your face kind of way, but the bottom line is “what’s my answer” to what he’s saying. It’s a good question for us to be asking. Let’s face it, we can fool ourselves about a lot of things. Let’s not let our relationship with Jesus be one of them.
I think the fundamental question at issue in his message is what does it mean to be saved? Is being saved a one time event or is being saved a state of living that is constantly challenged? My answer is that by truly being saved you never have to have the conflict about what is more important (i.e. God or football) but rather your whole life is oriented to perform the purpose that God has placed within you. Thoughts?
Pierce Hibma
http://HSSSblog.com
It’s always gonna be a struggle. There is SO MUCH that can consume our attention. even church things. I mean you can involved in every ministry there is in the church just because that is the thing to do.
I dont think we should limit it to the “secular” side of things. I think it is everything. But I get his fundamental point… and I agree with it. We need to work everyday on our relationship with Him. Just like a marriage.. just because you get married doesn’t mean you stop working at your marriage… same goes with our walk with Christ.
and there you have it.. =)