I could almost see John the Baptist smiling last Friday (OK, I can’t imagine him smiling, either). Considering the challenges he laid out to believers that I discussed last week, I shared in a celebration of great love and ministry. The dinner was a celebration and thank you to the volunteers who have helped make the local free medical clinic, Compassionate Care, the success it has become over the past year. But even more was the story of one person of faith who asked what she could do to use her talent and faith in service of the poor. I was there because my wife volunteers, but the story is too important to let go unmentioned. There must have been at least 50 people involved. What a great example to those of us who serve less than we could.
So when people asked John what they should do after they believed (had a spiritual experience with God followed by commitment of their lives), and he said, “If you have two shirts, share with the person who does not have one. If you have food, share that also.” Thanks to Theresa Ditmer and the large band of followers who show that this teaching is still important today.
posted by Gary
Tags: Christianity, Ethics
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