How
You Can Help Combat Spiritual Ignorance
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in
heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of
all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And
surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20
In 1883 in Allentown, New Jersey, a wooden Indian –
the kind you’d see in front of a cigar shop – was placed on the ballot for
Justice of the Peace under the fictitious name of Abner Robbins. When the
ballots were counted, Abner won over the incumbent by seven votes.
Similarly in 1938, the name Boston Curtis appeared
on the ballot for a Republican Precinct Committeeman position in Wilton,
Washington. Boston Curtis, however, was a mule, sponsored by the town mayor to
demonstrate how little people knew about the candidates. The mayor’s point was
proven when the mule won!
In much the same way, many people say they know what
they believe spiritually, even casting their “votes” by attending worship
services. Yet, among those who attend those services, there is often a very
real lack of understanding about some of the fundamental aspects of their
faith.
What’s deeply needed among Christians today is a
renewed commitment to becoming disciples, rather than church-goers. So get into
God’s Word, explore biblical resources, and learn more about what you believe.
When you immerse yourself in God’s teachings, you’ll help combat spiritual
ignorance!
Prayer Challenge
Ask God to help you be a disciple of Jesus Christ
and have the discipline to understand the fundamental aspects of your faith.
Questions for Thought
Think of one person whom you regard as well-versed
in biblical knowledge. What did he or she do to reach that level?
Who are some people to whom you can reach out and
ask for help in better understanding what you believe?