Poverty in itself is not a blessing, nor are riches
necessarily a curse. But I do believe it
is easier for poor people to be fervent in the Lord’s service than for those
who are wealthy. An old story
illustrates the point well.
In an area where ocean ships often
crashed on the rocks in violent weather was a harbor town widely known for its
dedicated rescue team. Whenever the
siren sounded, a group of men rushed to the scene of the accident, risking life
and limb to save the sailors from drowning.
After several years the citizens had enough money to build a rescue
station close to the shore, which greatly facilitated the operation. A little later, some of the people took
special training and became even more efficient. As time went by, they added some comforts and
conveniences to the building. They
furnished it with a lounge and a kitchen, then a bar and sleeping quarters. Finally it became a club where the
townspeople gathered to have fun and relax.
The alarm still sounded but nobody responded anymore. They were reluctant to leave their comforts
and pleasures. A number of people would
drown offshore, but no one seemed to notice.
Can we view this story as a
picture of the change that takes place among Christians as we begin to amass
this world’s goods? Do we grow less
concerned about the lost? Have we taken
on a country club mentality? Have we
gone from Christianity to mere religious formality?
What to do:
✞ Don't be a country club Christian.
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